Career Opportunities for Writers

By Rosemary Ellen Guiley

Book Overview

This popular, in-depth guide is ideal for aspiring writers or those who are ready for a career change. Readers will find job descriptions and salary ranges for more than 100 positions in such fields... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0816041431
• ISBN13: 9780816041435
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Facts on File
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.8" x 1.0" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

FOR PROSPECTIVE WRITERS

Writing may seem like a glamourous job where you scribble down a few words and bingo, the money starts flowing. Career Opportunities for Writers brings one back to reality and shows what jobs are available out there for those who are devoted to making writing their career. Written in a straight forward manner this guide book outlines eleven areas in which a writer's skill is needed in the job market. A description of the job, salary, education, prospects for advancement and other pertinent information is shared which gives you a realistic appraisal of what to expect in the job market. The text also provides you with invaluable information regarding web sites for writers, professional writer's associations and other useful information. This book is not a how to find a writing job. Nor does it give a list of writing positions available in various locales. What makes it a valuable resource is that it provides you with a wide sweeping view of the jobs available in the field. For those looking for a second career or those who are just starting a career in writing this is the book to have in order to see the possibilities.