Creative Writing is a versatile degree that can lead to jobs and careers in many different areas. Visit the department website, watch the videos below, or scroll down and select an option under Related Career Fields to see more information about potential careers you can pursue.
Creative Writing
Related Career Fields
Select a career field below to see some of the various areas it encompasses, types of employers, and some sample occupations.
Media
Career Areas
- Journalist
- Copy Writer
- Author
- Editor
- Advertiser
Employers
- TV Stations
- Magazines
- Newspapers
- Radio Stations
- Internet media
General Information
- Become proficient in editing and critiquing.
- Become involved with on-campus media outlets.
- Intern and work with local media outlets.
- Join relevant campus clubs and organizations.
Education
Career Areas
- Teaching
Employers
- Elementary schools
- Middle schools
- High schools
- Colleges/Universities
General Information
- Further your own education to obtain a master's degree in teaching.
- Further your own education to obtain a PhD to teach at colleges and universities.
Government
Career Areas
- Speech Writer
Employers
- Local, state, federal campaigns
- Lobbyist groups
General Information
- Become involved with campus government.
- Join relevant campus clubs or organizations.
Creative Arts
Career Areas
- Poet
- Novelist
Employers
- Self
- Literary magazine
- Literary groups
General Information
- Don't give up.
- Get to know the market.
- Get to know your target audience.
- Be aware of trends in writing genres.
- Become proficient in word processing.
- Become proficient in fiction, non-fiction & poetry writing.
Join Organizations
Being active in both student and professional organizations can help boost your career. You'll have the opportunity to network with and learn from peers, mentors, and professionals. Working within these groups helps build leadership, teamwork, and communication skills. You'll gain hands-on experience, showing employers your proactive attitude and commitment to growth, making you a stronger job candidate.
Student Organizations
Check out the organizations listed below, search Laker Life, or talk with a Career Coach to find others.
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General Guidelines and Strategies
- Become proficient in grammar.
- Be able to work independently as well as with a team.
- Build strong communication skills.
- Become proficient in editing and critiquing.
- Become involved with on-campus media outlets.
- Intern and work with local media outlets.
- Get to know your target audience.
- Be aware of trends in writing genres.
- Become proficient in word processing.
- Become proficient in fiction, non-fiction & poetry writing.
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