Being An Author

Some authors come up with ideas for stories and share them. Some cover news, some write stories that others came up with. It all depends on what specific field they work in.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sit for long periods of time.
• Repeat the same movements.
• Think creatively.
• Be able to see great detail.
• Be good at explaining context.

Working Location & Conditions

• They talk to others by telephone, e-mail or in person.
• Must fully complete and be exact in their work. (Errors could confuse the reader.)
• May work part-time or full-time.
• Usually work indoors.

The average salary in the US/MN for this career is about $55,280.

Preparations :
Taking Arts and English would help. And depending on what you like to write about Science would help you write Sci-fi and various other genres and History would help you write non-fiction.

Schooling Typically Required :
Authors typically need a High School diploma or equivalent, and a Bachelor's Degree. Authors most also complete some on-the-job training.

LICENSING / CERTIFICATION

• There is no licensing needed in order to be an author.

Employment / Outlook
The need for authors hasn't increased dramatically or decreased dramatically as of late. It has been consistent. But
personally I think there should be more authors, to get people thinking more.

I would like to pursue this career because literature and other art forms have helped me through a lot, and always will be a safe place for me. I want to help provide a safe hiding, healing, and coping place for others who are going through their own problems. I want to make others feel something, anything. Feeling something is better than feeling nothing at all, this I have learned firsthand.

Have a nice day... ^-^

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