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06.23.08, 20:12 PM General Topics
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Is it possible to make good money as a writer? Do most companies hire writers? What positions besides copywriter? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.23.08, 08:12 PM Flag

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You can be a CEO speech writer [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:13 PM Flag

Really? How do you get a job like that? I'd like that! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:13 PM Flag

They hire experienced journalists, usually. People who have written about that particular line of work who can make the transition from writing about the business to writing for the CEO about the business [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:15 PM Flag

I do have some experience writing about businesses for regional mags. I have an MFA. Would any of this experience count? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:17 PM Flag

No. MFA? That's not a writing degree. You need an MS in journalism and experience [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:18 PM Flag

Well, yes it is. I have an Masters in Fine Arts in creative writing. I've written a novel and published a lot, including magazine pieces on many topics. Now I'm looking for work writing in the business world. Need $. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:21 PM Flag

Creative writing doesn't mesh with the business world. There is a huge difference between journalism and creative writing, despite what you might think [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:28 PM Flag

I couldn't agree with you more. However, I can write. And I'm now looking to write for the business world. Thank you for letting me know I'm not qualified. I'll work on that. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:31 PM Flag

np:ugh. you couldn't be more wrong. It IS a writing degree -- a terminal degree, in fact, similar to an MBA for a business person. While it is diff't from a journalism degree, it is a respected credential. The issue is that creative writing is subjective and most creative fields are competitive and difficult to break into. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:33 AM Flag

Is there a job site with positions like this? TIA [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:15 PM Flag

mediabistro, indeed.com. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:17 PM Flag

That indeed site is great. Thank you! I've never heard of it before. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:19 PM Flag

and don't get discouraged because you have no journalism degree or background. Maybe start with local papers or small companies and try to move up. Where there's a will... [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:23 PM Flag

Thank you! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:32 PM Flag

journalismjobs.com sometimes has freelance stuff too... [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:25 PM Flag

Banks hire editors for their materials. Companies hire communications specialists or technical writers. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:20 PM Flag