MidGrowing growth
Author
Write books that inform, entertain, and endure
Up to $500,000/yrCreate fiction and nonfiction manuscripts for publication by publishers or self-publishing.
Highlights
Common tasks
Research, draft manuscripts, revise with editors, and promote published books.
Potential downsides
Uncertain income, long solitary work, rejection from publishers, and marketing burden on authors.
Skills
StorytellingCommunicationWritingCreativityPersuasion
Interests
Media & entertainmentCommunicationCreating & designing
Industries
Media
Work style
CreativeCollaborativePeople-focused
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