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Job Description


	Create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: A minimum of two to four years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

	Education: Most of these occupations require a four - year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

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Significant Points


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	Authors, Writers, and Editors

Most jobs require a college degree, preferably in communications, journalism, or English. Keen competition is expected for writing and editing jobs as many people are attracted to this occupation. Online publications and services are growing in number and sophistication, spurring the demand for writers and editors with Web or multimedia experience.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Writers and Authors
Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers	7,040
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services	5,960
Radio and Television Broadcasting	2,760
Motion Picture and Video Industries	2,630
Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers	2,610
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	1,570
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services	1,540
Other Information Services	1,310
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)	1,300
Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations	1,190

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