Newcastle

Writer

A Writer writes fiction and nonfiction pieces for a range of purposes. You might specialise in a particular type of writing such as poetry, short stories or movie scripts. Writers may write pieces designed to be printed such as children’s books or magazine articles or you may write for websites or digital publishers.

Writers should be able to come up with unique ideas for writing work and must have excellent technical skills. It’s important you can respond to audience or client needs and you may have to liaise with clients or editors to determine their requirements. Writers should be able to manage their time well and meet their deadlines.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $85,020
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a writer?

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CUA41220

Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Journalism)

Traineeship
4 months
$12,560
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Multimedia Writer Writer Journalist

Master of Creative Writing

Online
12 - 18 months
$24,100 - $50,508
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
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Editor Screenwriter Writer Creative Writer + 1 more
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