I know that my talent is writing, but I'm not sure what kind of living I can make from that. When I go to college in three years, what kind of degree should I get? What kind of demand is there for jobs like these?
2006-06-30 12:03:39 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
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inkygirl -- a Weblog for writers written by a Toronto-based freelance writer, where writing professionals can find daily entries related to daily job updates as well as writing-related resources. Job-seekers can search job listings. Free to job-seekers.
JobLink for Journalists -- a free guide to employment opportunities in journalism.
JournalismJobs.com -- averages several hundred job openings in print, broadcast, and online media -- with some of the best small and large media companies in the U.S. Job-seekers can search for jobs, internships, and fellowships, as well as post your resume. Also provides a job notification service. In association with the Columbia Journalism Review. Free to job-seekers.
mediabistro -- this site (formerly HireMinds) is for any job-seeker who creates or works with media, including: editors, writers, television producers, graphic designers, production, and circulation professionals working in book publishing, magazines, television, radio, newspapers, online media, advertising, PT, and graphic design. Free to job-seekers.
National Diversity Journalism Job Bank -- includes job postings, internship opportunities, and other journalism-related job links for anyone interested in a career in journalism, though its emphasis is in helping women and minorities.
Sunoasis -- job listings for writers, editors, and copywriters. Includes a tutorial: Writer's Guide to Finding Jobs Online. Both employers and job-seekers can place (paid) classifieds.
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2006-06-30 12:08:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are all sorts of different jobs that you could get from writing. You say that you will be starting college in 3 years so you must be around 15 or 16 yrs old. Some jobs that I know of are journalism or editing. Many newspaper companies are in need of editors for the paper depending on where you live. If I were you I may just prefer to be a journalist but I don't know how much they are needed right now. Good luck on finding what you are going to be.
2006-06-30 12:24:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Journalism is always an option. But don't forget options like editing, proofreading, reviewing, technical writing, etc.
I majored in English since my college didn't have a creative writing degree (although many colleges do these days so you'll want to do a search for that), but reading books--a wide variety of books--is such a learning experience that really helps you in your own writing.
The main thing is to keep writing even if you don't think you can make that a full-time career. Many writers have day jobs that they keep for years and years until they're finally established enough in the field.
Another career that may interest you is librarianship. Many librarians like to write creatively on the side, and some of the perks of the job include constant exposure to books. For example, many children and young adult librarians are sent review copies of books (ARC, Advanced Reading Copies) and get to read books months before they're published!!!
2006-06-30 17:23:34 · answer #3 · answered by laney_po 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Journalist or editor for a newspaper/magazine
Author
Writing for companies on the internet
Regarding finding jobs, would recommend you visit one of the career sites and play around for a bit (e.g. Hotjobs, Monster, Career builder). You can see sample entry point jobs, the requirements for the job & salaries.
Good luck!
2006-06-30 12:10:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were in your situation I would look for job openings for journalism in newspapers, and while you're doing that do some free writing on your spare time and see if anything evolves into something good!
2006-06-30 12:11:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Journalism.
2006-06-30 12:07:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends do you like songs? If so you could write songs or be an author. try to combine different things that you like and it should involve writing somehow for example: cooking, wring recipes
2006-06-30 12:10:28 · answer #7 · answered by Ashley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Creative writing of course! Maybe you could take a joint degree....say, journalism and creative writing. A friend of mine does and it is so good and interesting!
2006-06-30 12:07:54 · answer #8 · answered by Nostromo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
newswriting for broadcast news anchors, writing books, journalism, magazine writing, editor, public relations for a corporation, newspaper, copywriter for advertising, academia, screenwriting, playwriting, teleplay, podcast programming, speechwriter
2006-06-30 12:11:05 · answer #9 · answered by Lucy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
english teacher, open up a tutoring business for writing, journalist, author.
2006-06-30 13:10:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋