Authors and Writers

(NOC 5121)
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Requirement


  • 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.

Degrees Associated with This Career

High School Diploma
Certificate
Diploma
Post-diploma
Associate
Bachelor

Useful Experience/Skills

Researching
Writing
Publications

Useful Secondary School Subjects

Journalism
English (Composition)
Family Studies
Computer-related courses

University of Worcester
Worcester, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Filmmaking and Screenwriting Bachelor; Honours
Theatre, Acting, and Performance and Screenwriting Bachelor; Honours
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Concordia University
Montreal, Quebec, CA

Related Program(s):
Creative Writing (BA) Bachelor; Honours
English and Creative Writing (BA) Bachelor; Honours
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Capilano University
North Vancouver, British Columbia, CA

Related Program(s):
Associate of Arts Degree - Creative Writing Associate
Bachelor of Motion Picture Arts Degree Bachelor
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Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, Minnesota, US

Related Program(s):
Professional Writing and Communication Bachelor
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Durham College
Oshawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Journalism and Creative Writing Diploma; Advanced
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Loughborough University
Leicestershire, England, GB

Related Program(s):
English with Creative Writing Bachelor; Co-op
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Modified on September 05, 2024