Creative Writing

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• According to payscale, the average salary of a creative write, hourly, is $22.50, which concludes to, yearly, $45, 000 (which of taxes and expenses must be payed)

The percentage of increased employment in this occupation between 2016 and 2026 = 8%

Advantages/ Disadvantages

It helps to develop creative problem solving skills, as a writer is constantly solving problems the character may be facing, and if those problems take place in the real world, then the solutions must also be real-world solutions. By taking fictional characters through difficult times in their lives, writers can learn how to handle those problems, if they are ever placed in such situations, themselves.

Another benefit of creative writing, especially if the writer is writing group, is that it gives the writer experience in both taking and giving constructive criticism, which are important skills, not only in this occupation, but, in life. The first time someone hears that their work isn’t good enough, can be difficult, but over time, it does get easier. Similarly, If someone thinks they are just being, “bullied,” they will not listen to your criticism, which might actually be designed to help them.

One of the most beneficial parts to pursuing creative writing is the way it can benefit the writer’s emotional well-being. They tend to make regular writing schedules, where, in that time, they can just express their feelings, imagination, anything they want to get off their chest, which is very beneficial for mental and emotional health

Inconsistent Work Flow
You may find plenty of work as a freelance writer, but you may also experience dry spells. Since they get payed per-piece of work, or, contract basis, they usually need to search for work fairly often, to ensure that enough $ is made to support themselves

Long Hours
A lot of freelance writing projects come with due dates, which means, creative writers, must put in long hours, in order to turn a piece in on time. These extended periods of work, particularly where the writer is using a computer, can bring on fatigue and bodily strain.

Lack of Benefits
Self-employed workers (independent contractors), like writers have more responsibilities put on them, than regular workers; obtaining their own healthcare insurance, withholding money from their income to pay taxes (the self employed do not have money taken out of every pay check for taxes like regular employees do.)

Skills required to become a creative writer

Adaptability - Creative writers must able to adapt to more advanced software platforms and programs.

Determination - Creative writers can take more than a few years, sometimes, to complete one project. Self employed writers, who are paid per each assignment, must showcase persistence, and true, personal desire, to succeed.

Creativity/ originality - It is vital for Creative writers, to be able to develop new/improved, and more exciting plots, characters, or ideas, in order to come up with new stories, which are unique and your own.

Writing skills - This might be obvious, but it is mandatory for a creative writer to be able to deliver/communicate their message, effectively, to their readers, to make sure it conveys appropriate feeling and emotion.

Critical Thinking -- A strong creative writer, must use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. As well, they must have dual expertise, in converting clear, and thorough ideas, and concepts, into written word, in a way where it makes sense.

Social perceptiveness - A very important skill, in order to become a good creative writer, is to be able to understand, how the reader reacts to/conveys certain concepts in their own heads, in order to truly connect with their audience.

BONUS: Thought provoking and inspiring - You want someone to connect, and relate to your work, in a way, where your message has inspired them, in some way, to take action towards that thought.

Persuasion - Particularly, those involved in advertising, must be able to underhandedly create a good impression of a good or service, to the audience.

What type of person is a creative writer?
In my own words, a person who is a creative writer, is someone who can see situations from different perspectives than most, and has an out of the box type of thinking. As well, most creative thinkers are problem solvers. They are not scared to showcase their feelings, and who they really are, and are willing to take risks with their expressive thoughts.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics research states that, most employers of creative writers, and editors, particularly chose those with a bachelor's degree in creative writing. An English degree can lead to jobs that need creativity, research, writing, and communication of ideas. More than enough schools, offer a creative writing undergraduate major or concentration within an English program. As well, graduate degrees in creative writing, can also land you a career in academia or management within a company.

Other majors that may be useful include:


-Communic
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- Public relations
- Journalism
- Advertising

Do I match?
According to my blueprint, based off my personal information, (motivations, knowledge, interests), I am 97% compatible with this occupation

I met most of the standards required, in order to become a creative writer, as I scored a 'definitely,' on almost all of the questions, and received a 97% match for this job.
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