Overview
Authors and writers plan, research and write books, scripts, storyboards, plays, essays, speeches and other non-journalistic articles for publication or presentation. They are employed by advertising agencies, governments, large corporations, private consulting firms, publishing firms, multimedia/new-media companies and other establishments, or they may be self-employed.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Novelists, playwrights, script writers, poets and other creative writers
Conceive and write novels, plays, scripts, poetry and other material for publication or presentation
May conduct research to establish factual content and to obtain other necessary information.
Content writers (non-technical)
Write e-copy, blog posts, e-books, podcasts and other forms of Web-based content
Conduct research on a variety of topics to inform writing and may consult with clients to determine the goals of the writing.
Copywriters
Study and determine selling features of products and services and write text for advertisements and commercials.
Authors and writers may specialize in a particular subject or type of writing.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$45,883
$74,393
$104,280
Job openings
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British Columbia
1,055expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Copywriters usually require a university degree or college diploma in French, English, marketing, advertising or another discipline.
Creative writing programs are offered by universities and colleges.
Talent and ability, as demonstrated by a portfolio of work, are important hiring criteria.
Certification requirements
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
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