Describe the types of job titles that professional writers hold, the kinds of writing they do in these jobs, and the types of skills and knowledge they need to perform well in these jobs. What aspects of professional writing most interest you? What aspects of it would you like to learn more about?
Throughout reading the web links I have learned that there are many job titles that professional writers hold ranging from writing novels and screenplays to writing for textbooks and multimedia companies. As explained in the "Writers and Editors," Occupational Outlook Handbook, professional writers fall in to two categories, one being the writers and authors and the other being technical writers. Between these two categories professional writing could be considered the "blood, sweat and tears" of the way the business world functions. Without having such writers, there would be no way to reach out to the public and expand a business.
Professional writers look to achieve many goals while they are writing about their particular assignment. Some of these goals include possessing the power or persuasion and grasping the public's attention, informing consumers of the pros and cons of certain products, and creating a positive image and to be asked to write again since many writers and freelance and work for themselves.
For professional writers to be able to achieve these goals and to furthermore, keep their job, they need to have a background, as well as a degree, in the particular area in which they are writing for. If you do not have the knowledge or the "know-how" on what you are writing about you will not be able to produce a well throughout execution of the assignment. Many writers are familiar with technology, being that a computer is a huge asset in the writing profession. Many employers look for writers who can speak a second language and also will hire a writer in terms of their most concentrated skill. For example, a fashion merchandising major with a minor in English could be very useful to have writing about fashion other than the stock market. Also a writer should be open-minded and creative and obviously love to write.
I am very interested in being able to write about something you are passionate about. I think in that case it is not considered a "job" but instead a way for you to express yourself and enjoy every minute of it. I feel that it is also interesting from the readers point of view. For example, there are times when I am reading/listening something that the author was obviously passionate about and, in a way, it exudes out of the page, television, radio, etc. and I can feel that passion that was achieved. I would love to one day have that same affect on someone whether it is me writing for a company or perhaps my own novel.
I definitely feel I need to learn more about the writing itself and how they achieve the ideas that they are getting across.
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