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As an author or writer, you’ll write, edit and analyse written material. Working creatively, you'll produce pieces of work for publication, collaborate with clients and write for different audiences. Find out more about a career as an author or writer including what you could study.
If you’re self-employed, your career will be varied and you can quickly develop a diverse portfolio. Working for different clients in different industries means you’ll pick up new skills as you go. You could also take courses to learn about new ways of writing.
If you publish your own writing you’ll start to earn royalties alongside commissions and advances on new work. As your profile increases, you might be asked to lecture or teach at universities or colleges. You could also be offered a temporary position at an organisation as a writer in residence.
It’s important you drive your own career development as there’s no formal training path. Reading other work in your area is important for staying up to date.
You might find it helpful to join groups such as a writers’ circle, or attend conferences and festivals. Joining a writers organisation is useful for networking, peer review and training opportunities.
Professional organisations you could join are The Writers' Guild of Great Britain (WGGB) or the Society of Authors (SoA).
Use our Career Matcher to see which industries and roles align best with your interests.
