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A writer is someone who writes for a living, produces fiction,( e.g.novels, short stories, film scripts, theatre and television scripts) non-fiction (e.g. biographies, autobiographies, web material, and reference books), or poetry. Writers also work as freelancers. Study, writing, reading, fact-checking, adapting, and rewriting are typically important for a writer.
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JOSIE LANE
Current position
Journalist, communist & editor for Hindustan Times, DNA & Nat Geo Traveler. She's covered stories from travel start-ups, communities, gentrification, gender issues, and human rights.
Career prospects & criteria
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Educational Qualifications
Bachelors in Journalism/Mass Communication / In Any Stream
Masters in Journalism and Mass Communication
What you need to get started
Writers usually gain writing experience through on-the-job training.
Writers must practise writing and work with more experienced writers and editors before their work is ready for publication.
Soft Skills
Language Skills
Communication
Persistent
Creative
Eloquence
Imaginative
Curious
Consistency
Technical Skills
Grammar
Research
User Experience
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