Creative Writer

A Creative Writer is responsible for crafting engaging content across various platforms, including websites, social media, marketing materials, and more. Their duties typically encompass researching topics, developing original ideas, writing, editing, and proofreading content to ensure clarity and coherence, while also aligning with brand guidelines and target audience preferences.

Creative Writers may collaborate with designers and marketers to enhance the overall creative process, and are often required to adapt their writing style to suit different formats and mediums, thereby driving brand engagement and audience connection.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $65,000
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a creative writer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Arts (Writing)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $36,810
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Creative Writing

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $50,508
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Editor Screenwriter Writer Creative Writer + 1 more

Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing

On Campus, Online
6 - 24 months
$0 - $15,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Creative Arts (Creative Writing)

On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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