Writers typically have a bachelor’s degree in English, communications, or journalism. When working for a company that publishes writing online, they may also need experience adding content to a website. Therefore, basic web design and programming may be beneficial to study as well. If you are interested in this career, you can gain experience by working for their high school or college newspapers, television stations, radio stations, non-profit organizations, or publishing companies. Many newspapers or magazines offer internships for students. You may also gain experience writing for blogs as a guest author.