Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 192 pages
- Published by: McGraw-Hill
- Edition: 2nd Edition September 18, 2007
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 0071482121
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-0071482127
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Book Dimensions:
8.9 x 7.3 x 0.6 inches
- Weighs: 12 ounces
Product Description
WRITE YOUR WAY TO A SUCCESSFUL AND SATISFYING CAREER! Careers in writing are awesomely rewarding; it is also a field with diverse opportunities. In order to decide what job route is best for you, you need to begin with a clear plan: What kind of writing will you specialize in? Will an advanced degree promote your career? How will you find the right place for you?
Careers in Writing has the answers. Here, you’ll discover all the information you need to find a satisfying and secure job doing what you love. Whether you want to work at a newspaper, go it alone as a freelance writer, or become an author, this guide will help you:
- Clearly understand your various career options
- Key in on the specialty most suited for you—from journalism to fiction writing to screenwriting
- Know what to expect when you start out
- Find the education and training you’ll need to stay ahead of the competition
- Familiarize yourself with current salaries, benefits, and the best job prospects
Download Description
Careers in Writing offers all the information career seekers need to explore and choose a profession and then narrow it down to a job that suits them. The book provides an overview of the field of writing, outlines job options, and shows how to plan and prepare for a career.
Reader Reviews
This review is from: Careers in Writing (Vgm Professional Careers Series) (Hardcover)
OK - As a contributor to the book... (I'm on page 136 or so), I'm a little biased... Still, I read it cover to cover, so I think I can give an objective opinion. As someone who has read a lot of books by writers, did I find anything earth-shattering or super new? No.... But the format of this book makes it a very comprehensive guide for someone who has not already read a dozen books on the same subject. The author does an excellent job of mixing up her research with candid first-hand accounts. The other thing I really felt was that some of the compensation guides were much more thorough than what I've been accustomed to in the past, which helps a free-lancer decide what type of rates to charge. In summation, if you've read a lot on this subject, you're likely to be only mildly entertained, BUT if you're looking for your first (or second) book of this nature, start and stop your search here.
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