What are some jobs in the writing field?

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Jobs in the writing field for a 17 year old?

I'm 17 and my life is writing. I'm flat broke, about to graduate, and am in dire need of a job. Writing is all I do and I really want to find a job that has to do with writing. I have no experience really, other than the two books I wrote, but they haven't been published. I would love to write for a magazine or anything really. I just need something that doesn't require much experience so any info would be a major help. Thank you!!

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As you'll learn about the real world, you can't just jump into a career. You have to work your way from...

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Different types of Jobs in the Writing field.?

recently i've started to consider a job in writting, i like the idea of being able to work anywhere just writing in a laptop i like the type freedom, so im not sure what kind of ...show more

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I would think that any job requiring you to write would also require at least near perfect grammar and...

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What kinds of jobs should I look for other than admin/office stuff?

I've mostly done generic office work but I would like to expand my job search to include more specific things. What fields (with jobs available) would be a good fit? I need a job. I'm intelligent and educated, but I feel like I don't have a lot of specialized...

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I agree with fairfax - small organizations and shooting for promotions is a great way to go. I started...

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How to get better at organizing my ideas in writing?

How can I get better at organizing my ideas in writing? I want to be able to write essays, long-form blog posts, articles, etc. I want to be able to use in-depth writing as a tool to accomplish things, instead of just enduring it when it comes up. I...

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I'm a developmental editor (mostly fiction), graduated with an English/poetry/journalism/comm major...

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How to break into tech writing in 30 minutes a day

I am interested in getting into technical writing. I have a full-time gig presently, but what can I do in my limited spare time that will make me a more attractive candidate for tech writing jobs in a year or two? I've always thought I would really enjoy...

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My husband moved from a career in software testing to a career in technical writing eleven years ago...

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How do you break into writing as a profession?

The last several years of my life have been rough. I've been pursuing a career in game audio, and when I've had work it's been a wonderful dream, but the number of jobs in game audio is actually decreasing as the industry is seeking to become more streamlined...

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Start a blog and twitter. Let's start off with Twitter, you want to follow other authors, potential...

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I'm not sure what jobs I should be applying for.

What are some decent-paying jobs for someone who has B.A. degrees in English and in Psychology, and a lot of unofficial and very specialized technical knowledge but no "official" (i.e. paid) experience with such? Three and a half years ago...

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In the meantime, I've also been doing a lot of hobby work on video games. Script writing and editing...

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Jobs for tax accountants?

What kinds of jobs are available for tax accountants? In a few weeks I will be finished with my post-baccalaureate certificate in accounting, and I’m looking for entry-level work in the tax field in the US. This is a new career direction...

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I was in a similar position last year, though I love doing compliance (I work on everything--Int'l,...

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What kind of full-time work can I get writing?

Well, I realized after a few years out of college that I'm in the wrong field. I have always loved writing. I have always been a very strong writer, I just never thought there was a career in it for me, so I pushed it off to the side. But, here I am...

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G'day Pgh, Thank you for your question. It depends on what you are looking for but broader writing opportunities...

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Putting my career eggs into too many baskets -- writing and libraries

For close to a year I've been searching for a mid-career public library job in the northern half of the US (I'm employed, but I need a higher salary or a cheaper city); I've had a bunch of interviews but no offers yet. I am also seriously considering...

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Presumably if you get nothing but additional debt for completing the MFA, you could quit your job and...

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