Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Contents
Who are writers? -- Do writers need degrees? -- Career spotlight: novelist -- Career spotlight: journalist -- What's in a writer's toolkit? -- How do writers make a living? -- Career spotlight: speechwriter -- Career spotlight: editor -- Are agents necessary? -- Why is plagiarism bad? -- Why do words matter? -- Is becoming a writer right for you? -- Other jobs to consider -- Glossary.
Summary
Takes readers on a backstage tour of working in writing, from books to blogging. Spreads highlight the skills and education readers will need, feature career spotlights, and show readers and where the future of the field is headed.
