Authors and Writers

Technical writers usually require a university degree in the area of specialization, such as computer science or engineering.
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.
Membership in a guild or union related to the occupation may be required.

High School Diploma
Certificate
Diploma
Post-diploma
Associate
Bachelor

Researching
Writing
Publications

Journalism
English (Composition)
Family Studies
Computer-related courses

	University of Kent Canterbury, England, GB Related Program(s): English Literature and Creative Writing (BA) Bachelor; Co-op; Honours	Request Info
	Bangor University Bangor, Wales, GB Related Program(s): Creative Writing and Modern Languages (BA) Bachelor; Co-op; Honours Music and Creative Writing (BA) Bachelor; Co-op; Honours	Request Info
	University of Bedfordshire Luton, England, GB Related Program(s): Creative Writing and Journalism BA (Hons) Bachelor; Honours Creative Writing and Journalism with Foundation Year BA (Hons) Bachelor; Honours	Request Info
	Kwantlen Polytechnic University Surrey, British Columbia, CA Related Program(s): Creative Writing Bachelor Creative Writing Associate; University Transfer	Request Info
	Liverpool Hope University Liverpool, England, GB Related Program(s): Creative Writing Bachelor; Honours	Request Info
	Durham College Oshawa, Ontario, CA Related Program(s): Journalism and Creative Writing Diploma; Advanced	Request Info

Modified on September 05, 2024

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