Careers for Writers

To answer the common question asked of a creative writing teacher: how will my child make a living with this stuff? Here are a few options of viable careers that will pay the bills.

Careers in Creative Writing/Literature that utilize a Bachelor's Degree in English High school English or Creative Writing teacher Writer-in-schools or Poet-in-Schools through non-profit organizations Freelance Editor/Book Doctor

Careers in Writing/Journalism that utilize a Bachelor's Degree in English Copy Editor Advertising Copy Writer News Copy Writer Web Content Producer

Careers in Writing/Journalism that utilize a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism News Reporter Features Writer High School Journalism teacher Magazine/Newspaper Editor

Careers in Publishing that utilize a Bachelor's Degree in English Literary Magazine Editor Book Editor Proofreader/Copy Editor

Careers in Movies and Television that require writing skills News script writer Script writer for TV Screenwriter for feature films Script writer for documentaries/educational videos

Careers in Marketing that utilize degrees in English and/or Journalism Catalog copy writer Product description writer Public Relations/Media Relations Internal publications editor Trade publication writer or editor Advertising copy writer Corporate Blogger

Careers in English language studies Linguist or related university scholar/professor Organizer, advocate or lobbyist for NCTE or simliar professional organizations University-level educator in English/Language Arts teacher training English teacher in a foreign country Translator (requires fluent bilingual)