Educational requirements vary, depending on your specialization.

1. To be a technical writer, you usually need a university degree in an area of specialization such as computer science or engineering.

2. To be a copywriter, you usually need a university degree or college diploma in English, French, marketing, advertising or another field.

3. To be a creative writer, you may want to take a creative writing program offered by a university or college.

4. To succeed in this occupation, you need talent and ability, demonstrated by a portfolio of work, in order to be hired.

5. You may also need to be a member of a guild or union related to the occupation.

1. What is a day in the life of an Authors and Writers like?
   The following is a summary of the main duties of some occupations in this unit group: A. Novelists, playwrights,... more
2. What is the current Job Outlook for an Authors and Writers?
   The job outlook for Authors and Writers is considered Average because: 1. Employment grew at an average rate.... more
3. What is the future Job Outlook for an Authors and Writers?
   Your job outlook will continue to be Average because: 1. The employment growth rate will likely be average because... more
4. How much does an Authors and Writers make?
   The average hourly wages for Authors and Writers is $23.00/HR, which is above average for occupations in the art,... more
5. What is the currently unemployment rate for an Authors and Writers"?
   5% of Authors and Writers are unemployed. This rate is above the average for professional occupations. more
6. How many Authors and Writers are employed part-time?
   26% of Authors and Writers are employed only on a part-time basis. There were 25,800 workers employed in these... more
7. How many Authors and Writers are self-employed?
   Roughly 62% of Authors and Writers are self-employed. This is considered Above average for the industry as a whole. more
8. What is the average age of an Authors and Writers?
   The relatively low percentage of younger workers suggests few entry-level job openings, and could point to a greater... more