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Writers and Authors

General Information

Description

Originate and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements, and other material.

Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Self-employed41.19%
  2. Private, for profit40.47%
  3. Private, not for profit11.75%
  4. State and local government4.31%
  5. Federal government1.35%

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

Job Outlook

Projected Job Growth (2022 - 2032)
+4%
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Salary

Salary Information

Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.

$73,150

State-by-state Salary

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Salary Range Salary varies based on years of experience, degree level and location.

$37,140
$106,030
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Education & Interests

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Bachelor's degree 46%
  • Some college 35%
  • Associate's degree 17%
  • High school 0%
  • Master's degree 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%
  • Post-secondary certificate 0%

PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:

  • Enterprising — You have an interest in managing, negotiating and marketing, or leading and advising others.
  • Artistic — You have an interest in creating visual artwork, performances, written works, food or music.
  • Conventional — You have an interest in following procedures and regulations to organize information or data.

Not sure what characteristics best describe you? Take the RIASEC Test.

Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership

Knowledge

  • Sales and Marketing
  • English Language
  • Communications and Media
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Computers and Electronics

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