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Writers and editors must have a strong command of language, grammar, vocabulary, sentence and paragraph structure. They must be able to perform good subject research. They must also have a familiarity with technology, regularly using personal computers, desktop or electronic publishing systems and other electronic communications equipment. Writers develop fiction and nonfiction for books, magazines, trade journals, online publications, company newsletters, radio and television broadcasts, motion pictures and advertisements. Editors review, revise and select materials for publication or broadcast. The publishing industry produces magazines, books, newspapers, directories, greeting cards, databases, calendars and other published materials.
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to gather and synthesize information
- Analytical thinking
- Strong research skills
- Strong creative ability
This guide contains only a partial list of related occupations in Writing, Editing
& Publishing. In addition to the skills and knowledge gained through
your college course work, you may also need to acquire career related
work experience, additional work related skills and/or additional
education.
Advertising/Sales
Author
Book Promotions
Book Publishing
Business Writing
Editing
Electronic Publishing
Freelance Writing
Grant Writing
Journalism
Magazine/Newspaper Editing
Magazine/Newspaper Publishing
Magazine/Newspaper Reporting
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Marketing/Promotions
Media Planning
Media Relations
Print Production
Proofreading
Public Relations
Publishing
Research Writing
Script Writing
Subsidiary Rights
Technical Writing
Television Writing
Web Authoring
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In order to research the various occupations, you may want to do any of the following:
- Speak with a Career Counselor.
- Read the books available in the Career Resource Library.
- Talk with individuals working in the field.
- Contact related professional associations.
- Obtain an internship in a field of interest.
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