Depending on your qualifications and interests, you may work for a newspaper, a healthcare company, a marketing agency, or a research facility, either as a staff writer or a freelancer. About two-thirds of writers are self-employed according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. A good writer makes content easy to read (so you need to know how to use a comma). She uses straightforward language that engages and entertains the reader, making comprehension effortless. Good writing skills are part of the art of effective communication.
A Writer, or Staff Writer, is in charge of expressing ideas through text according to a set of specifications or a particular style. Their duties include researching their subject, proofreading their drafts and updating a writing project based on client or Editor feedback. Typically, becoming a Writer requires at least a bachelor’s degree in English language, English literature, media and communications, journalism, creative writing or related fields. In some cases, an associate degree or even a GED is acceptable. However, Technical Writers will benefit from a degree in their area of specialization. Creative writers may equally benefit from a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program.
