Explore: English

Occupational Outlook for Authors and Writers

Mississippi College's Department of English

Skills, knowledge needed for this field:

• Write essays, articles, or other materials with attention to details
• Create powerful images with sight, sound, motion & words
• Ability to write clearly and speak effectively with influence and persuasion
• Possess editing skills
• Use critical thinking and interpretation skills needed to compare and contrast evidence and to evaluate information and sources
• Planning and managing skills; work with deadlines
• Extensive working knowledge of the English language

Develop your resume: 

• Write for the Collegian
• Tutor for the Writing Center
• Be a conversation partner with the International Center
• Save samples of your work to be included in your portfolio
• Participate in the Speech and Debate Team
• Create a professional blog

Additional resources and links:

• American Copy Editors Society
• American Society for Journalists & Authors
• Journalism Jobs
• Magazine Publishers of America
• National Council of Teachers in English
• National Writers Union
• Newspaper Association of America Foundation
• Society for Technical Communication
• The Writer's Resource Center