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Wiki page for Academic Jobs in Creative Writing advertised during the 2022-2023 hiring season. This page is for jobs that begin in 2023.

Last year's page: Creative Writing 2022

Next year's page: Creative Writing 2024

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Please add jobs in the following format and order them chronologically by posting date (newest postings at the top).

Example University. Position Title. Specializations. Deadline. TT/NT. FT/PT. Link to Job ad(s).

TT/NT: Tenure-track or Non-tenure track.

FT/PT: Full-Time or Part-Time

PD: Post-doc

For the sake of user-friendliness, please do not add more detailed content of the job ad on this page. (This is a departure from previous years, when these pages tended to become difficult to navigate. The new guidelines are modeled on more user-friendly Academic Wiki pages serving other disciplines.)

Add updates to the end of each entry as they come in: Additional materials requested, video interview scheduled, campus visit scheduled, offer extended, offer accepted, rejection received.

Please post "Have you heard?" questions below, under Word on the Street .

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WHO GOT THE JOB? [ ]

Fiction: full-time / tenure track positions: [ ].

Allegheny College: Lauren Holmes Binghamton University: Brown University: Jacinda Townsend Bucknell University: Elinam Agbo California State University, Northridge: California State University, San Bernardino: Izzy Wasserstein Chatham University: Cornell University: Alexandra Kleeman DePaul University: DePauw University: Ivelisse Rodriguez Eastern Oregon University: Emerson College: Margot Douaihy, Kirsten Imani Kasai Hollins University: Zeus Sumra Institute of American Indian Arts: Kent State University: Anthony Tognazzini Kenyon College: Alyssa Quinn McNeese State University: Vallie Lynn Watson Mississippi State University: Olufunke Ogundimu New York University: Garth Greenwell Mount St. Joseph University: Brian Phillip Whalen North Carolina State University: LaTanya McQueen, Carter Sickels Northern Arizona University: Geetha Shankar Iyer Oberlin College: Ghassan Zeineddine Oklahoma State University: Gene Kwak Old Dominion University: Portland State University: Simpson College: Jeremy Griffin Temple University: Cara Blue Adams Texas Christian University: Marcela Fuentes Xavier University: C Dylan Bassett University of Alabama, Huntsville: Samantha Moe University of Alberta: University of Idaho: Leah Hampton University of Kansas: Silvia Park University of Mississippi: University of Nebraska at Omaha: Teresa Carmody University of Oklahoma: University of North Carolina, Wilmington: University of Texas at El Paso: University of Utah: Rone Shavers University of Virginia: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee: Katharine Beutner Utah Valley University: Nicholas Bredie Valparaiso University:

NONFICTION: Full-Time / Tenure Track Positions: [ ]

Agnes Scott College: Augusta University: Miah Jeffra California State University, Fresno: Brenna Womer California State University, San Bernardino: Izzy Wasserstein Case Western Reserve University: Colby College: Onnesha Roychoudhuri Eastern Kentucky University: Evan J Massey Florida Atlantic University: Institute of American Indian Arts: Old Dominion University: Portland State University: Providence College: San Jose State University: Brook McClurg Texas Tech University, Lubbock: University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa: Brooke Champagne University of California, Los Angeles: Xuan Juliana Wang University of Missouri: Donald Quist University of Idaho: Leah Hampton University of Nevada, Las Vegas: Roberto Lovato University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill: Melissa Faliveno University of North Dakota: University of Tampa: University of Texas at Dallas: Gretchen VanWormer University of Wyoming: Molly McCully Brown Utah Valley University:

POETRY: Full-Time / Tenure Track Positions: [ ]

Belmont University: Cara Dees California Institute of the Arts: Muriel Leung, Christopher Santiago Denison University: Julia Kolchinsky Dasbach Ithaca College: Jamaica Baldwin Johns Hopkins University: Lauren Russell Oberlin College: Elizabeth Lindsey Rogers Old Dominion University: Marianne Chan Macalester College: Sarah Ghazal Ali New School: Camonghne Felix Radford University: Santa Clara University: Daniel Summerhill Toronto Metropolitan University: University of Colorado, Boulder: Rajiv Mohabir University of Denver: University of Galway: University of Nevada, Las Vegas: Wendy Chen University of North Texas: Tarfia Faizullah University of Pittsburgh: Joy Priest University of Tennessee at Chattanooga: Justin Wymer Ursinus College: Utah State University: Waldorf University: Korey Hurni Warren Wilson College:

OPEN GENRE: Full-Time / Tenure Track Positions: [ ]

Bowling Green State University: Amorak Huey California State University, Fullerton: Brandi Wells Claflin University: Cleveland Institute of Art: Jessica Richardson Hood College: Lehman College: Montana State University, Billings: Muskingum University: Navajo Technical University: Ringling College of Art and Design: Rochester Institute of Technology: Leia Penina Wilson Southwest Minnesota State University: University of Toronto: Wagner College: Eric Dean Wilson Westmont College: Anna Jordan

SCREENWRITING/PLAYWRITING: Full-Time/Tenure Track Positions: [ ]

Boise State University: California State University, Long Beach: Christian Brothers University: Dan Bernitt Emerson College: Owen Egerton Kennesaw State University: Savannah College of Art and Design: Syracuse University: University of Iowa:

Visiting / Limited-Term Positions: [ ]

Brown University (Poetry): Carolina Ebeid Coastal Carolina University: Erin Slaughter Dartmouth College Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow: Davidson College: Emory University: Fordham University: Franklin & Marshall College: Kimberly Grey Gilman School: Arnisha Royston Oberlin College: Juliana Goodman Ohio University: Phillips Academy Andover: Purdue University: Reed College: Joan Naviyuk Kane Ripon College: St. Lawrence University: Sonoma State University: Miah Jeffra United States Air Force Academy: University of California, Riverside: University of Massachusetts, Amherst: Bianca Stone University of Missouri-Saint Louis: University of New Mexico: Jenn Givhan Wellesley College: Yvette Lisa Ndlovu William & Mary: Caitlin McGill Yale University:

Administrative Positions: [ ]

Bard College: Jace Clayton Northwestern University: Ploughshares : University of Chicago: University of Wyoming: Molly McCully Brown Warren Wilson College: Rita Banerjee

FICTION - Full-Time / Tenure-Track Positions [ ]

Emerson College (Boston, MA). Assistant Professor in Popular Fiction Writing and Literature (2 positions). TT. FT. Deadline: 09/30/22 . https://emerson.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Emerson_College_FT_Faculty/job/Boston-Campus/Assistant-Professor-in-Popular-Fiction-Writing-and-Literature_JR004091 UPDATE: Request for Zoom interviews (11/9/22). UPDATE: Offer accepted (02/09/2023)
San Diego State University (San Diego, CA). Assistant Professor: Creative Writing (Fiction). TT. FT. Deadline: Review begins Sept 2022. https://apply.interfolio.com/113724 UPDATE: Request for Zoom Interviews early Nov. Rejection —no interview (12/01).
California State University, San Bernardino (San Bernardino, CA). Assistant Professor of Creative Writing (Prose). TT. FT. Deadline: 10/01/22 . https://careers.csusb.edu/en-us/job/516187/assistant-professor-of-creative-writing-department-of-english Update: Request for Zoom interview (11/27/22). Email saying position was filled, no interview (2/28).
DePauw University (Greencastle, IN). Open Rank Professor in Fiction Writing and Latinx and/or African American Literature. TT. FT. Deadline: 10/14/22 . https://apply.interfolio.com/113848 UPDATE: Request for Zoom interviews (11/8/22). UPDATE 2 : Campus interviews scheduled (11/23).
Brown University (Providence, RI). Assistant Professor of Literary Arts, emphasis in Fiction. TT. FT. Deadline: 10/15/22. https://apply.interfolio.com/111748 UPDATE : semi-finalist interviews on zoom scheduled for week of November 7
University of Texas at El Paso (El Paso, TX). Assistant Professor in Creative Writing-Young Adult Fiction. TT. FT. Deadline: 10/15/22. https://utep.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp;jsessionid=F7FF848981DFF5A6D41E620CC719CFE7?JOBID=153341&utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed
Bucknell University (Lewisburg, PA) Open-Rank Professor of Creative Writing-Fiction. TT. FT. Deadline: 10/15/22. https://careers.bucknell.edu/en-us/job/497188/openrank-tenuretrack-faculty-in-english-creative-writing-fiction updates: Additional materials requested (11/3), zoom interview scheduled (11/30), campus visit invite (12/15)
Mississippi State University (Starkville, MS). Assistant Professor (Fiction). TT. FT. Deadline: 10/15/22. https://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/cw/en-us/job/504897 Update: Interview Request (11/23)
Allegheny College (Meadville, PA), Assistant/Associate Professor of Creative Writing - Fiction. TT. FT. Deadline: 10/17/22. https://sites.allegheny.edu/hr/job_post/assistant-associate-professor-of-creative-writing-fiction-2/ . Updates: Request for more materials (10/25). Request for Zoom interview (11/21). Rejection (4/14).
Simpson College (Indianola, IA). Assistant Professor of English and Creative Writing. TT. FT. Deadline: 10/21/22. https://apply.interfolio.com/114350 Update : Zoom interview requested (12/2) Campus visit requested (12/22)
University of Idaho (Moscow, ID). Assistant Professor of English (Fiction Writing/Nonfiction Writing) TT. FT. Deadline: 10/26/22. https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/37841 Update: Zoom interview 11/28. Campus visit scheduled 12/16.
Cornell University (Ithaca, NY). Associate or Full Professor in Creative Writing (Fiction). TT. FT. Deadline: 10/28/22. https://apps.hr.cornell.edu/recruiting/facultyview.cfm?posting_id=_JOB_POSTING-3-58361&src=JB-10820
Chatham University (Pittsburgh, PA). Assistant Professor of English (Fiction Writing). TT. FT. Deadline: 11/01/22. https://chatham.applicantpro.com/jobs/2544004.html Update: Zoom interview request 12/7.
University of Nebraska at Omaha (Omaha, NE). Assistant Professor of Fiction Writing. TT. FT. Deadline: 11/01/22 . https://unomaha.peopleadmin.com/postings/16259 Update : Zoom interview 12/15. Campus visit scheduled 12/19.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (Milwaukee, WI). Assistant or Associate Professor - Creative Writing (Fiction). TT. FT. Deadline: 11/01/22. https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/35279 Update: Request for materials (11/18). Zoom interview request (12/6).
Kenyon College (Gambier, OH). Assistant Professor of English (Fiction Writing). TT. FT. Deadline: 11/01/22 https://careers.kenyon.edu/en-us/job/492903/assistant-professor-of-english-fiction-writing Update: Request for Zoom interviews (11/21/22). Very kind rejection email (12/1/22) Rejection email (2/7/23) (2/23/23) Rejection email mentioning offer made and accepted
Hollins University (Roanoke, VA). Assistant/Associate Professor of English and Creative Writing. TT. FT. Deadline: 11/01/22. https://www.hollins.edu/offices-and-services/human-resources/faculty-positions/tenure-track-assistant-or-associate-professor-of-english-and-creative-writing/ UPDATE : Request for more materials (11/17) Rejection email (12/14).
Binghamton University (Binghamton, NY). Assistant Professor of Fiction. TT. FT. Deadline: 11/04/22. https://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp;jsessionid=4D84AC3C0080D250237967777821BC65?JOBID=153669&CNTRNO=5&TSTMP=0 Update : request for Zoom interview (11/21)
Oberlin College and Conservatory (Oberlin, OH). Assistant Professor of Creative Writing, Fiction. TT. FT. Deadline: 11/06/22. https://jobs.oberlin.edu/postings/13045 Update: Request for more materials (11/20). Zoom interview requested (12/8). Rejection, no interview (3/3).
University of Kansas (Lawrence, KS). Assistant Professor in Creative Writing (Specialization in BIPOC Speculative Fiction). TT. FT. Deadline: 11/07/22. Update: Zoom interview requested (12/15) . https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?PageType=JobDetails&partnerid=25752&siteid=5539&AReq=23576BR#jobDetails=4637328_5539
University of Mississippi (University, MS). Assistant Professor of English and Creative Writing (Fiction). TT. FT. Deadline: 11/07/22. https://careers.olemiss.edu/job/University-Assistant-Professor-of-English-and-Creative-Writing-MS-38677/942647100/?feedId=254600&utm_source=Indeed&utm_campaign=OleMiss_Indeed Update: Initial interviews have been scheduled.
University of North Carolina Wilmington (Wilmington, NC). Assistant Professor of Creative Writing (Fiction). TT. FT. Deadline: 11/09/22 . https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/26171 Update: initial interview schedule 11/28. (Was this job relisted or is there a second search? https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/28301 ) Response: Second search is for Associate Professor; different requisition, and the first search at least got to the campus visit stage.
Portland State University (Portland, OR). Teaching Assistant Professor in Creative Prose. [Starts Jan 2023.] NT. FT. Deadline: 11/12/22. https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/39988 Updates : initial interview scheduled (11/16). Finalists scheduled for campus visit (11/28).
Northern Arizona University (Flagstaff, AZ). Assistant Professor of Creative Writing - Fiction. TT. FT. Deadline: 11/14/22. https://hr.peoplesoft.nau.edu/psp/ph92prta/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=606722&PostingSeq=1 Update : Additional materials requested (12/1) x2. Zoom interview requested (12/9). Campus visit requested (1/6). Rejection via email from HR (2/28).
Mount St. Joseph University (Cincinnati, OH). Assistant Professor of English (Fiction). TT. FT. Deadline: 11/14/22. https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=72893 Update: Campus visit scheduled 2/10/23
Oklahoma State University (Stillwater, OK). Assistant Professor in Creative Writing–Fiction. TT. FT. Deadline: 11/15/22. https://apply.interfolio.com/114859 Updates : Interview request 12/1/22. Request for campus interviews (1/3/23). Email stating an offer was accepted (2/14/23).
University of Utah (Salt Lake City, UT). Advanced Associate or Full Professor, Creative Writing (Prose). TT. FT. Deadline: 11/18/22 . https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/137658 Update: Zoom interview requested 12/6. Update: Fly out requested 12/02. C
Xavier University (Cincinnati, OH). Assistant Professor of English (Creative Writing - Fiction). TT. FT. Deadline: 11/18/22. https://jobs.silkroad.com/Xavier/apply/jobs/2802 . Update: Request for Zoom interview (12/7/22). Request for campus visit 12/19/22.
University of Alberta (Edmonton, Alberta). Assistant Professor - Creative Writing. Deadline: 11/25/22. https://www.careers.ualberta.ca/Competition/A107348792/
University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA). Assistant Professor, Department of English - Creative Writing (Fiction). TT. FT. Deadline: 11/28/22. https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/uvajobs/job/Charlottesville-VA/Assistant-Professor--Department-of-English----Creative-Writing_R0041717
Utah Valley University (Orem, UT). Faculty, Tenure Track - Creative Writing (Prose; 2 Positions). TT. FT. Deadline: 11/30/22. https://www.uvu.jobs/postings/30919 Update : Zoom interview requested 12/2. Request for campus visit 12/19. Campus visit requested 1/6/22.
Old Dominion University (Norfolk, VA) Assistant or Associate Professor of Creative Writing (Fiction). TT. FT. Deadline: 11/30/22. https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/17315 Update: email rejection 3/27/23
Lees-McRae College (Banner Elk, NC). Assistant Professor of English (generalist post but says prefers background in fiction writing). TT(?). FT. Deadline: 12/09/22. https://www.lmc.edu/career-opportunities/current-employment-opportunities.htm
University of Alabama in Huntsville (Huntsville, AL). Assistant Professor, Creative Writing-Fiction. TT. FT. Deadline: 12/15/22. https://www.uah.edu/hr/careers/faculty-careers Update: Additional materials request (1/6/23)
Temple University (Philadelphia, PA). Assistant/Associate Professor, Creative Writing (Fiction). TT. FT. Deadline: 1/4/23. https://temple.taleo.net/careersection/tu_ex_faculty/jobdetail.ftl?job=22004270&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York Form Rejection (03/16)x2
California State University, Northridge (Northridge, CA). Assistant Professor of Creative Writing. TT. FT. Deadline: 1/6/23. https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/nr/en-us/job/521904/assistant-professor-department-of-english-creative-writing-2329 Update: Additional materials request (1/17/23)x4, Zoom interview requested (1/28)x2; Any updates? *zooms are done & they will do campus visits late Feb/first week of March . (So have folks been invited to campus visits?) Rejection email 4/5/23. Update: The position has been reposted and new applications are "under review." Did the initial search not result in an offer or acceptance? (5/1). Listing has re-posted, again (6/19).
North Carolina State University (Raleigh, NC). Assistant Professor of Creative Writing (Fiction). TT. FT. Deadline: ??? https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/169998 Updates: Zoom interview requested (11/4). Finalists Scheduled for Campus Visit (12/2)
Institute of American Indian Arts (Santa Fe, NM). Professor of Creative Writing (Prose). TT. FT. Deadline: ??? https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/985152/INSTITUTE-OF-AMERICAN-INDIAN-/CREATIVE-WRITING-FACULTY Update: email rejection (2/7/23) (4/20/23)
Texas Christian University (Fort Worth, TX). Assistant Professor of Creative Writing (Prose). TT. FT. Deadline: ??? https://careers.pageuppeople.com/862/cw/en-us/job/498363?lApplicationSubSourceID=11250 Update: Zoom interview request. x2 (1/24) Campus Visit Scheduled (2/1) Job Offer Accepted (3/3)
University of Louisiana at Lafayette (Lafayette, LA). Assistant Professor in Creative Writing-Fiction. TT. FT. Deadline: ??? https://louisiana.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/2141?c=louisiana Updates: Request for additional materials (3/2)
Valparaiso University (Valparaiso, IN). Assistant Professor of English in Fiction Writing. TT. FT. Deadline: Jan 3 . https://apply.interfolio.com/118304 Update : Zoom Interview Requested (02/13)
Eastern Oregon University (La Grande, OR). Assistant Professor of English/Writing (Fiction). TT. FT. Deadline: March 13. https://eou.peopleadmin.com/postings/2708 Update: Zoom interview 4/18.
DePaul University (Chicago, IL). Assistant Professor of English. TT. FT. Deadline: March 13. https://apply.interfolio.com/120752 (Email received that search has been cancelled due to budget issues.)
University of Oklahoma (Norman, OK). Assistant Professor, Fiction, Non-fiction, or Screenwriting. FT. Open till filled, review begins 4/15/2023. http://apply.interfolio.com/122882 . Update: Zoom Interview scheduled 4/27.
Kent State University. Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Professor of Creative Writing/FICTION. NT/FT. Deadline is April 3, 2023. Job listing: https://jobslist.kent.e du/cw/en-us/job/49 9425/faculty-nontenure-track9-mo Update: Zoom interview scheduled 4/17

NON-FICTION - Full-Time / Tenure-Track Positions [ ]

Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland, OH). Shirley Wormser Professorship in Journalism and Media Writing. TT. FT. Deadline: 11/30/22. https://joblist.mla.org/job-details/6499/the-shirley-wormser-professorship-in-journalism-and-media-writing/
California State University, San Bernardino (San Bernardino, CA). Assistant Professor of Creative Writing (Prose). TT. FT. Deadline: 10/01/22 . https://careers.csusb.edu/en-us/job/516187/assistant-professor-of-creative-writing-department-of-english Update: Request for Zoom interview (11/27/22) x2; Offer made & accepted
Agnes Scott College (Decatur, GA). Assistant Professor of English and Creative Writing & Director of the Center for Writing & Speaking. TT. FT. Deadline: 10/15/22. Additional materials and interview requested 11/11. Rejection received 11/19 https://joblist.mla.org/job-details/6049/assistant-professor-of-english-and-creative-writing-and-director-of-the-center-for-writing-and-speaking/?porder=Creative+writing&so=Date&ix=7#top-pagination Update: rejection received via email 11/18
Texas Tech University, Lubbock (Lubbock, TX). Assistant Professor of English and Creative Writing (Nonfiction). TT. FT. Deadline: 10/24/22. Updated: Zoom interviews completed.
University of Idaho (Moscow, ID). Assistant Professor of English (Nonfiction Writing/Fiction Writing) TT. FT. Deadline: 10/26/22 https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/37841 Update: Zoom Interview Requested (11/16), Zoom Interview (11/28) Campus visit scheduled 12/16; offer made & accepted
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (Chapel Hill, NC). Assistant Professor and Margaret Shuping Fellow of Creative Nonfiction. Deadline: 10/28/22 . TT, FT. https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/240609
California State University, Fresno (Fresno, CA). Assistant Professor of English, Creative Nonfiction. TT. FT. Deadline: 11/01/22. https://csucareers.calstate.edu/detail.aspx?pid=96710&source=IND Update: Phone Interviews Scheduled (12/02); Campus Interview Scheduled (1/12); Offer made & accepted
Colby College (Waterville, ME). Assistant Professor in Creative Writing: Creative Nonfiction. TT. FT. Deadline: 11/01/22. https://apply.interfolio.com/114446 Update: Zoom interview requested (12/6); Rejection after interview (12/20)
University of Tampa (Tampa, FL). Assistant Professor, English and Writing (Nonfiction). TT. FT. Deadline: 11/04/22. https://utampa.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Faculty/job/Tampa/Assistant-Professor--English-and-Writing_R0006895-1 Update : Zoom interview requested 11/25; form rejection 2/22
Portland State University (Portland, OR). Teaching Assistant Professor in Creative Prose. [Starts Jan 2023.] NT. FT. Deadline: 11/12/22. https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/39988
University of Central Missouri (Warrensburg, MO). Assistant Professor of English and Creative Writing (Nonfiction). TT. FT. Deadline: 11/15/22. https://jobs.ucmo.edu/postings/28084 Update : Zoom interview requested 1/13
University of Missouri (Columbia, MO). Assistant Professor in Creative Nonfiction. TT. FT. Deadline: 11/15/22. https://erecruit.umsystem.edu/psc/tamext/COLUM/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&SiteId=9&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=9&JobOpeningId=43879&PostingSeq=1 Update: Additional materials requested (11/16); Zoom Interviews (12/1); Zoom interview scheduled on 12/15 for 1/3; Campus interview scheduled (1/11); Offer made & accepted
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (Las Vegas, NV). Assistant Professor of Literary Nonfiction. TT. FT. Deadline: 11/15/22. https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UNLV-External/job/UNLV1-Maryland-Campus/Assistant-Professor-of-Literary-Nonfiction--English--College-of-Liberal-Arts--R0133371-_R0133371 Update: Additional materials requested; Zoom interview scheduled
University of California, Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA). Assistant Professor of English in Creative Writing. TT. FT. Deadline: 11/15/22. https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF07871 Update : Zoom interview request 12/15.
University of Wyoming (Laramie, WY). Assistant/Associate Professor and Director of Creative Writing (CNF speciality). TT. FT. Deadline: 11/18/22. https://eeik.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/223003/
Providence College (Providence, RI). Assistant Professor of English- Creative Writing. TT. FT. Deadline: 11/18/22. https://careers.providence.edu/postings/7485 Update : Zoom interviews scheduled for 1/11 and 1/12
Utah Valley University (Orem, UT). Faculty, Tenure Track - Creative Writing (Prose; 2 Positions). TT. FT. Deadline: 11/30/22. https://www.uvu.jobs/postings/30919 Update: materials and interview request 12/2.
San Jose State University (San Jose, CA). Assistant Professor of Creative Writing (Nonfiction). TT. FT. Deadline: 11/30/22. https://jobs.sjsu.edu/en-us/job/519646/assistant-professor-of-creative-writing-nonfiction Update: Initial Interview Scheduled 12/09; Campus visit requested 12/21. Email stating offer was accepted 2/21.
Old Dominion University (Norfolk, VA) Assistant Professor of Creative Writing (Nonfiction and/or Poetry). TT. FT. Deadline: 11/30/22. https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/17312 Update : Zoom interview requested 12/16.
Eastern Kentucky University (Richmond, KY). Assistant Professor (Creative Nonfiction). TT. FT. Deadline: 12/01/22. https://jobs.eku.edu/postings/21739 Update : Zoom interview request 12/09. Rejection after Zoom interview 01/26.
University of North Dakota (Grand Forks, ND). Assistant Professor in Creative Non-Fiction. TT. FT. Deadline: 01/01/23. https://prd.hcm.ndus.edu/psc/recruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&JobOpeningId=2945588&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1& Update : Additional Materials Requested (1/24) x3; Zoom interview requested 2/14
Institute of American Indian Arts (Santa Fe, NM). Professor of Creative Writing (Prose). TT. FT. Deadline: ??? https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/985152/INSTITUTE-OF-AMERICAN-INDIAN-/CREATIVE-WRITING-FACULTY
University of Texas at Dallas (Richardson, TX). Assistant Professor of Literature and Creative Writing (Nonfiction). Deadline: 1/27/2023 https://jobs.utdallas.edu/postings/21875 Update : zoom interview requested 2/20. Offer extended and accepted
Florida Atlantic University (Boca Raton, FL). Assistant Professor of Creative Nonfiction. TT, FT Deadline: 2/1/2023 https://fau.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/FAU Update : Additional materials requested 2/10
College of William & Mary (Williamsburg, VA). Lecturer of Creative Writing Nonfiction, NTE, FT Deadline: 1/13/22 https://jobs.wm.edu/postings/50641 Update : Zoom interview request 1/17/23
Augusta University (Augusta, GA). Assistant Professor of English/Creative Nonfiction. TT, FT. Deadline: 11/01/22 https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psc/careers Update : Zoom interview request 12/10/22. Campus visit scheduled 01/08/23.
University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL). Assistant Professor of Creative Writing (Nonfiction). TT. FT. Deadline: 02/24/23 . https://facultyjobs.ua.edu/postings/51696 . Campus visit scheduled.

POETRY - Full-Time / Tenure-Track Positions [ ]

Belmont University (Nashville, TN). Assistant Professor of English, Poetry. TT. FT. Deadline: 09/30/22. https://joblist.mla.org/job-details/6078/assistant-professor-of-english-creative-writing/?kw=Belmont#top-pagination Updates : emailed rejection, no interview
Ursinus College (Collegeville, PA). Assistant Professor, Poetry. TT. FT. Deadline: 10/01/22. https://www.ursinus.edu/live/profiles/6640-assistant-professor-english-and-creative-writing Updates: Request for Zoom interview, 11/15. Rejection (no interview) -- one of the nicest ever received, 11/30. Campus visit scheduled 12/19. notification that an offer was accepted 2/17
Santa Clara University (Santa Clara, CA). Assistant Professor of Poetry Writing. TT. FT. Deadline: 10/01/22. https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/scu/scu/job/Santa-Clara-CA/Tenure-Track-Assistant-Professor-of-Poetry-Writing_R2811 Updates: Rejection, no interview (10/26). Campus visits scheduled (12/21)
University of Massachusetts Boston (Boston, MA). Assistant Professor, Poetry. TT. FT. Deadline: 10/24/22. https://employmentopportunities.umb.edu/boston/en-us/job/515170/assistant-professor-creative-writing-poetry Update: invitation to interview by Zoom (11/15); Update: Rejection after Zoom interview (1/3) Update : offer extended 2/22.
Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD). Open-Rank Search in Poetry. TT. FT. Deadline: 11/01/22. https://apply.interfolio.com/112448 Update : rejection, no interview (11/22), request for additional materials (11/22) —— 1/14: anybody hear back after the request for additional materials? I've heard nothing, but was wondering the same thing. (1/16). A friend shared campus visits have been scheduled. (1/27) I don't think campus interviews yet (to my knowledge) but interviews have been scheduled. (2/20) Rejection, no interview.
University of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, PA). Assistant or Advanced Assistant Professor in African American Poetry. TT. FT. Deadline: 11/01/22. https://cfopitt.taleo.net/careersection/pitt_faculty_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=22007719
University of Colorado Boulder (Boulder, CO). Assistant Professor of English (Poetry). TT. FT. Deadline: 11/01/22. https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Assistant-Professor-of-English/43147 Update: Request for additional materials (12/1/22) Request for zoom interview (12/20) x3, Rejection after interview
Denison University (Granville, OH). Assistant Professor of English (Poetry). TT. FT. Deadline: 11/01/22. http://apply.interfolio.com/110513 Update: Request for Zoom interview (12/8). Semi-rejection email providing status update, no interview (12/28) Offer made and accepted (2/16)
California Institute of the Arts (Santa Clarita, CA). Permanent Full Time MFA Faculty in Poetry. Permanent NT/FT. Review Begins: 11/15/22. https://apply.interfolio.com/113520 Update : Soft deadline changed to 11/15/22. Request for interview (12/5). Rejection, no interview (1/19). Campus visit requested (1/19)
Macalester College (St. Paul, MN). Assistant Professor Creative Writing - Poetry. TT. FT. Deadline: 11/04/22. https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/22423 Update: Request for additional materials (11/17/22) Request for Zoom interviews to be sent out mid-December. Zoom interviews to be scheduled early January with a sub-committee. (11/28/2022). Request for Zoom interview (12/9). Rejection, no interview (12/13) (x2). Campus Visits scheduled for Jan 2023. Campus visit (02/06-02/07)
Oberlin College and Conservatory (Oberlin, OH). Assistant Professor of Creative Writing: Poetry and Community Based Learning. Deadline: 11/06/22. https://jobs.oberlin.edu/postings/13074 Update : request for additional materials (11/20/22). Request for Zoom interview (12/9).
Warren Wilson College (Asheville, NC). Assistant Professor of Creating Writing (Poetry). NT(?). FT. Deadline: 11/07/22. https://warren-wilson.breezy.hr/p/f0888da6a8bc-assistant-professor-of-creating-writing-poetry Update : Request for Zoom interview (11/29). Zoom interview (12/7). Request for campus interview (12/9). Rejection, no interview (4/3).
University of Denver (Denver, CO). Assistant/Associate Professor in Creative Writing, Poetry. TT. FT. Deadline: 11/14/22. https://jobs.du.edu/cw/en-us/job/495686/assistantassociate-professor-in-creative-writing-poetry . Zoom Interview (12/21).
Ithaca College (Ithaca, NY). Assistant Professor - Writing (Poetry). TT. FT. Deadline: 11/15/22. https://ehwy.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/1443/?utm_medium=jobshare Update : Request for more materials (11/28). Request for Zoom interview (12/13). Campus visit scheduled Jan 2023. Rejection, no interview (3/2).
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (Chattanooga, TN). Assistant Professor of Creative Writing (Poetry). TT. FT. Deadline: 11/15/22. https://ut.taleo.net/careersection/utc_faculty/jobdetail.ftl?job=22000002H4&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York Update : Request for Interview (12/5) Zoom Interview (12/14)
Toronto Metropolitan University (fka Ryerson; Toronto, ON). Open Rank Position in Creative Writing - Poetry. TT. FT. Deadline: 11/25/22. https://hr.cf.ryerson.ca/ams/faculty/preview.cfm?posting_id=545751
Old Dominion University (Norfolk, VA) Assistant Professor of Creative Writing (Poetry and/or Nonfiction). TT. FT. Deadline: 11/30/22. https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/17312 Update: Request for Interview (12/16) Zoom Interview (12/22)
Radford University (Radford, VA). Assistant Professor of Creative Writing (Poetry). TT. FT. Deadline: 12/02/22. https://jobs.radford.edu/postings/12210 UPDATE : Zoom interview on 1/12 Update : Offer made and accepted 3/15/2023
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (Las Vegas, NV). Assistant Professor of Creative Writing/Poetry. TT. FT. Deadline: 12/15/22. https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UNLV-External/job/UNLV1-Main-Campus-Las-Vegas/Assistant-Professor-of-Creative-Writing--Poetry--English--College-of-Liberal-Arts--R0133765-_R0133765?utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed Update : request for additional materials (1/11/23) Update : Request for zoom interview (1/24)
Utah State University (Logan, UT). Assistant Professor of English in Poetry Writing. TT. FT. Deadline: ??? https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/5697/assistant-professor-of-english-in-poetry-writing/job Update: Request for additional materials 11/18. Request for interview 12/8. Request for campus visit 12/19.
University of North Texas (Denton, TX). TT. FT. Assistant Professor of Creative Writing (Poetry). Deadline: ??? https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/65165 Update : request for additional materials (11/18/22). Request for interview 12/6. Campus Visits scheduled for Jan 2023
University of Galway (Ireland). Permanent (TT equivalent). FT. Lecturer Above the Bar in Creative Writing (Poetry). Deadline: 3/2/23 https://www.universityofgalway.ie/about-us/jobs/#
Waldorf University (Forest City, IA). Assistant Professor of English and Creative Writing (Poetry). TT. FT. Deadline: 2/13/23 (Start date for review of applications; open until filled). https://www.waldorf.edu/about/careers/

SCREENWRITING/PLAYWRITING - Full-Time / Tenure-Track Positions [ ]

Emerson College (Boston, MA). Assistant Professor of Screenwriting (4 Positions). TT. FT. Deadline: 10/15/22. https://emerson.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Emerson_College_FT_Faculty/job/Boston-Campus/Assistant-Professor-of-Screenwriting--four-positions-_JR004100
University of Iowa (Iowa City, IA). Associate Professor of Screenwriting. TT(?). FT. Deadline: 11/11/22. https://jobs.uiowa.edu/faculty/view/74593
Syracuse University (Syracuse, NY). Assistant Professor - Screenwriting (2 Positions). TT. FT. Deadline: 11/11/22. https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/96111
California State University Long Beach (Long Beach, CA). Assistant Professor Of Screenwriting. TT. FT. Deadline: 11/15/22. https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/lb/en-us/job/519826/assistant-professor-of-screenwriting
Christian Brothers University (Memphis, TN). Assistant/Associate Professor of English (Creative Writing): Screen/Dramatic/Poetry. TT. FT. Deadline: 12/01/22. https://cbu.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp;jsessionid=9AA73C75E1A739E105DDF379727E288F?JOBID=154916&jobboard=148 Update : Zoom interview requested 12/9. Campus visits scheduled January 2023. Offer extended and accepted, February 10.
Kennesaw State Univeristy (Kennesaw, GA). Assistant Professor of Screen and TV Writing. TT. FT. Deadline: 12/01/22. https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psc/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&Focus=Applicant&JobOpeningId=251079&SiteId=43000&PostingSeq=1&
Savannah College of Art and Design (Savannah, GA). Professor of Dramatic Writing. TT(?). FT(?). Deadline: ???. https://scadcareers.scad.edu/jobs/professor-of-dramatic-writing-off-site-georgia-united-states
Boise State University (Boise, ID). Clinical Assistant Professor of Dramatic Writing. NT. FT. Deadline: ??? https://jobs.boisestate.edu/en-us/job/497253/clinical-assistant-professor-of-dramatic-writing

OPEN GENRE - Full-Time / Tenure-Track Positions [ ]

Rochester Institute of Technology (Rochester, NY). Assistant or Advanced Assistant Professor of Creative Writing. TT. FT. Deadline: ongoing https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25483&siteid=5291&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=1557275
Lehman College (Bronx, NY Liberal Arts, City University of New York) Lecturer in English, Creative Writing. deadline 1/23/2023 https://cuny.jobs/bronx-ny/lecturer-english/18AE4A31FEE846E394DA9574A13BB3DC/job/
Westmont College (Santa Barbara, CA; private Christian liberal arts college). Assistant or Associate Professor of English (Creative Writing, Generalist). TT. FT. Deadline: Rolling w/ Sept. 2022 start. https://www.westmont.edu/office-provost/open-positions Update : Additional materials requested (11/4); Request for interview (11/27); Request for campus interview (12/14). *I had a friend interview here that had a very racist experience with one of the committee members. Please be warned!* **Can you please elaborate under WORD ON THE STREET?** ***Absolutely!***
Cleveland Institute of Art (Cleveland, OH). Assistant/Associate Professor of Creative Writing. TT. FT. Deadline: 10/02/22. https://www.cia.edu/about-us/careers-at-cia?gnk=job&gni=8a78859f82f670110182ff613f3f006f&gns=Company+Website Updates: Rejection received via e-mail form letter, no interview 11/11. Request for Zoom interview 10/17.
California State University, Fullerton. Assistant Professor of Creative Writing. Deadline: 10/20/22. TT. FT. https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/fl/en-us/job/518794/assistant-professor-of-creative-writing Update: Request for Zoom interview (11/9). Request for campus visit (11/16). Received email that the position has been filled (2/10).
Wagner College (Staten Island, NY). Assistant Professor of English – American Literature and Creative Writing. Deadline: 11/01/22. https://wagner.edu/hr/jobs/faculty/assistant-professor-english-american-literature-creative-writing/ Update : Zoom interview requested (11/26). Zoom interview requested (11/28). Scheduled for campus visit (12/14)
University of Toronto (Toronto, ON). Assistant Professor - Creative Writing. Deadline: 11/28/22. https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto-Assistant-Professor-Creative-Writing-ON/563707917/?feedId=319017&utm_source=Indeed&utm_campaign=GCU_Indeed
Montana State University Billings (Billings, MT). Assistant Professor of English and Creative Writing. TT. FT. Deadline: 1/16/23. https://employment.msubillings.edu/postings/6052 Update: Zoom Interview Request (1/25)
Hood College (Frederick, MD). Assistant Professor of English (Creative Writing, Generalist). NT(?). FT. Deadline: ??? https://recruiting.ultipro.com/HOO1003HOODC/JobBoard/58a51caa-edd5-4489-a43e-478413a6c821/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=4f08bea3-bcf7-4b30-950c-528ba1fb8d55&postingId=8eb3ed18-191e-4591-aa50-efa390c299e7 Update: Rejection (11/04/22). Rejection/No Interview (12/01)
Claflin University (Orangeburg, SC). Assistant Professor of English (Generalist but lists CW as option). TT. FT. Deadline: ??? https://careers-claflin.icims.com/jobs/1221/assistant-professor-of-english/job
Navajo Technical University (Chinle, AZ). Assistant Professor of Creative Writing. NT(?). FT. Deadline: ??? https://navajotech.isolvedhire.com/jobs/609957.html
Southwest Minnesota State University (Marshall, MN). Assistant Professor of English. TT. FT. Deadline: ??? smsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/1712
Muskingum University (New Concord, OH). Assistant Professor of English. TT. FT. https://www.muskingum.edu/human-resources/assistant-professor-english (This is not a creative writing position.)
Ringling College of Art and Design (Sarasota, FL). Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Writing. FT. Deadline: 01/30 . https://ringling.simplehire.com/postings/3606 Update : Initial Interview Scheduled (02/20/2023)
University of Oklahoma (Norman, OK). Assistant Professor, Fiction, Non-fiction, or Screenwriting. FT. Open till filled, review begins 4/15/2023. http://apply.interfolio.com/122882 .

Visiting /Limit ed-Term Positions [ ]

University of Idaho. Visiting Assistant Professor or Lecturer of Nonfiction. 04/30/2024. https://apptrkr.com/4146718 .
George Washington University (Washington, DC). Post-MFA research faculty fellowship committed to disability justice (2 positions/2yr appointment). Deadline: 05/23/23 https://joblist.mla.org/job-details/7397/mellon-foundation-postdoctoral-post-mfa-research-faculty-fellowships/?porder=Researcher#top-pagination
University of California, Riverside (Palm Desert, CA). Visiting Assistant Professor, Fiction. Deadline: 09/08/22. https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF01613
Dartmouth College Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow in English and Creative Writing, 2023-25 (Hanover, NH). Postdoctoral Fellow. Deadline: 09/19/22. https://apply.interfolio.com/110920
St. Lawrence University (Canton, NY). Viebranz Visiting Professor of Creative Writing. Deadline: 10/10/22. https://employment.stlawu.edu/postings/3023 Update: zoom interview 10/30, finalists will be notified early Dec.
United States Air Force Academy (Colorado Springs, CO). Distinguished Visiting Professor of English. Deadline: 10/14/22 . https://jobs.chronicle.com/job/37312233/distinguished-visiting-professor-of-english/
Yale University (New Haven, CT). Lecturer (Fiction). Deadline: 10/27/22. https://joblist.mla.org/job-details/6378/lecturer-fiction/ UPDATE : Rejection/No interview (12/14)
University of Missouri-Saint Louis (Saint Louis, MO). Visiting Poet, Spring 2023. Deadline 11/04/22 . https://erecruit.umsystem.edu/psc/tamext/STLOU/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&SiteId=11&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=11&JobOpeningId=44236&PostingSeq=1
Emory University (Atlanta, GA). Poetry Fellowship 2023-2025. Deadline: 11/11/22. https://apply.interfolio.com/113402
Phillips Academy Andover (Andover, MA; independent secondary school). Writer-in-Residence on the Roger F. Murray Chair in Creative Writing. FT. Deadline: 11/16/22. https://andover.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=1&id=875
Wellesley College (Wellesley, MA). Newhouse Visiting Professor of Creative Writing. Deadline: 11/18/22. https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/wellesley/wellesley-faculty/job/Wellesley-College/Newhouse-Visiting-Professor-of-Creative-Writing_R0002721 / Update: Request for more materials (12/14) / finalist interview scheduled 1/23 Rejection, no interview (3/1). Offer extended 3/6.
Davidson College (Davidson, NC). McGee Distinguished Professor of Creative Writing, Spring 2024, Genre Open. Deadline: 11/21/22 https://employment.davidson.edu/en-us/job/494276/mcgee-distinguished-visiting-professor-of-writing
Gilman School (Baltimore, MD; independent secondary school). Tickner Writing Fellowship. FT. Deadline: 12/1/22. https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=72073&clientkey=21733CEC62D44854728331EF7E4878C4 Phone interview requested 1/19/23
Fordham University (Bronx, NY). Writer in Residence, Genre Writing. Deadline 12/16/22. https://apply.interfolio.com/117537 Update: Semifinalist interviews 2/17; finalist interviews 3/3
Ripon College (Ripon, WI). Wisconsin's Own Library Poet in Residence Fellowship (Semester-Long Residency). Deadline: 01/11/23. https://www.higheredjobs.com/faculty/details.cfm?JobCode=178106553&Title=Wisconsin%27s%20Own%20Library%20Poet%20in%20Residence%20Fellowship
Purdue University (West Lafayette, IN). Visiting Assistant Professor. Deadline: 01/20/23. https://careers.purdue.edu/job/West-Lafayette-Visiting-Assistant-Professor-IN-47906/971042300/
Ohio University (Athens, OH). Visiting Professor in Creative Writing. Deadline: 02/01/23. https://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/44418 -- update: request for additional materials 2/12. zoom interview request 2/23, 2nd round interview scheduled 3/3, notification that position was filled 3/30
William & Mary (Williamsburg, VA). Lecturer in English (Creative Writing). Deadline: 01/13/23. https://jobs.wm.edu/postings/50525 Update : Zoom interview requested 1/17/23
Oberlin College &Conservatory (Oberlin, OH). Visiting Assistant Professor of English in Creative Writing (Fiction). Deadline: 02/15/23. https://jobs.oberlin.edu/postings/13437-- update: zoom interview 3/3
Franklin & Marshall College (Lancaster, PA). Visiting Assistant Professor or Visiting Instructor of English (Poetry). Deadline: 02/24/23. https://apply.interfolio.com/119868 update: virtual campus visit scheduled 3/20
Brown University (Providence, RI). Visiting Assistant Professor of the Practice (Fiction). Deadline: 3/6/2023 . https://jobs.chronicle.com/apply/37413934/bonderman-assistant-professor-of-the-practice-fiction UPDATE : Form rejection/no interview (5/1)
Brown University (Providence, RI). Visiting Assistant Professor of the Practice (Poetry). Deadline: 3/6/2023 . https://jobs.chronicle.com/apply/37413934/bonderman-assistant-professor-of-the-practice-poetry Anyone get an update or interview?
Position Details: Creative Writing VAP, University of Tampa https://jobs.chronicle.com/job/37420624/visiting-assistant-professor-creative-writing a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor of Creative Writing for a one-year, non-tenure track position. Posted: March 1, review begins March 1 Update: Zoom interview requested 3/30
University of St Andrews. Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Reader in Creative Writing (UK equivalent to Assistant/Associate Professor). FT. Permanent post. https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/CYV396/lecturer-senior-lecturer-reader-in-creative-writing-ac2355sb Deadline: May 3rd, 2023.
Grand Valley State University: Visiting Assistant Professor, Creative Writing & Composition (3 CW classes, 1 composition), 3 years renewable FT post. Rolling Deadline, but priority for applications by July 21, 2023. https://www.gvsu.edu/writing/module-spotlight-view.htm?entryId=BAA3A774-C774-4C0E-57E18789DFB60DC0&siteModuleId=6F08B014-9872-1F10-4B49F5FB1CF85FA0

Administrative Positions [ ]

Warren Wilson College (Swannanoa, NC). Director, MFA Program for Writers. NT. FT. Deadline: 10/24/22. https://warren-wilson.breezy.hr/p/0c4e091ac4c2-director-mfa-program-for-writers . Standard/boilerplate rejection 1/27. x2
Bard College (Annandale-on-Hudson, NY). Director, MFA Graduate Studies Program. NT. FT. Deadline: 10/31/22. https://apply.interfolio.com/109501
University of Chicago (Chicago, IL). Senior Instructional Professor (Open Rank) and Associate Director, Program in Creative Writing, Department of English. NT. FT. Deadline: 11/30/22. https://apply.interfolio.com/116418
Northwestern University (Chicago, IL). Assistant Director, Creative Writing Program. NT. FT. No deadline/rolling. https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3249968846/
Washington College. Center Coordinator for the Rose O'Neill Literary House. NT. FT. No deadline/rolling. https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=9225&clientkey=DA71CF6827C59F768030B3905BDF8A6A
Cleveland State University (Cleveland, OH). Coordinator for the North East Ohio MFA Program (NEOMFA). NT. FT. No deadline/rolling. https://hrjobs.csuohio.edu/postings/20297

WHO IS USING THIS WIKI? [ ]

under 30: 3

prefer not to state age:

Fiction Writer: 8

Nonfiction Writer: 2

Multi-Genre: 13

Script writer (TV&Film): 1

Script writer (Theatre):

Search Committee Lurker:

Employment Status

Unemployed and looking for job: 1

Administrative job/Publisher:

Employed in other field, wanting to re-enter academia: 1

Employed in other field, just trying to break into academia:

Finishing MFA or Ph.D. & going on the market: 6

Have fellowship after MFA or Ph.D. & going on the market: 1

Working as adjunct/lecturer, looking for TT job: 8

Have visiting gig, looking for TT: 4

Have fixed-term gig, looking for TT: 1

Have visiting gig, looking for another visiting gig (not TT): 1

Have TT job and looking for new one: 1

Have TT job and on the market because of a spouse/partner:

Had TT job but quit to go on the market because of spouse/partner:

Have TT job and want to keep it but need an offer elsewhere to get a raise:

Tenured and on the market because of a spouse/partner:

Have tenure but looking for new job:

Tenured at undergrad-only institution, looking for job in MFA program:

Tenured, looking for visiting position: 2

Permanent NTT job, looking for tenured job: 1

Window shopping: 1

Have "SR" NTT job, looking for tenured job: 1

PhD and MA: 2

PhD and MS:

PhD and MA (lit, not cw):

Phd and Terminal MA:

MFA and ABD: 3

MA and ABD:

MFA, MA, and ABD:

MFA, MS, and ABD: 1

MFA and MS:

MFA only: 14

MFA and MA: 3

PhD and MFA: 5

Published articles or stories (Magazine, Anthology, or Journal, etc): 7

No book yet: 1

First book under contract: 1

Two books under contract: 1

First academic book under contract:

First book published: 7

First book under contract + edited book published:

First book + edited anthologies published: 1

Edited book under contract:

First book + academic book under contract:

First book + critical book published + edited book under contract:

First book published, second book under contract: 4

First book published, second book in submission:

Second book published: 2

Second book published, third under contract: 1

Multiple books published: 4

Multiple books + edited anthology published: 3

WORD ON THE STREET [ ]

Any word from Kenyon College after the Zoom interviews in December?

Cal State Fullerton posting relisted -- are they opening the search back up?

Westmont -- So, I was going to throw my own hat into the ring for this school but absolutely decided against it. I’m very nominally “Christian,” so it seemed like a good fit, and I heard that’s what they’re looking for. My understanding is that their big weirdness here is they want a colleague who will be both pro and anti LGBTQ(????)… very sketchy. I also learned they have a history of failed searches. See last year’s search on the wiki. As a local, I heard about their “White Jesus” scandal, and was skeptical about how they’d treat a BIPOC colleague, but my friend’s account sealed it. I can’t go into too many details, but, basically, they were cautious going in because of the aforementioned issues, but then were treated very poorly, to say the absolute least, by the most senior search committee member (who I think is now the search chair). They told me about an incident that, at really any other school, would get that person fired or at the very least in serious hot water—like clear Title IX level or frankly more because of the number of witnesses. Ultimately, my friend kind of shrugged the incident off instead of pursuing it, because apparently the school has a very small endowment and is dependent on falling enrollment, and they were told the department was downsizing(??)—who tells a prospective hire that—all this to say, my friend ended up thinking they might not have a job there long anyway. I hope none of this discourages you from your search!

Westmont -- We hired a white female fiction writer to replace two white male poets. She is a previous undergraduate here. President Beebe wants us to be a Hispanic Serving Institution, but our English Department is 5/6 white.

Providence -- there was an update here about an interview request but then it got taken down? **Same for Radford--what's going on?

Does anyone know what's up with the Bucknell fiction writing position? Listed here on the site is a campus interview invite, but it looks like the job ad has been reposted today on the Chronicle site?? -- Also following--I've seen it reposted 3 or 4 times in the last 3 months, not sure what's going on. — on campus interviews happening during the last 2ish weeks of January. Assuming the reposting is because the job remains open until an offer is accepted. (Answer: I don't have any intel, but they did just announce one of their fiction faculty is moving to a new position internally, so maybe there's a second slot now open.) — thank you; that’s all very helpful to know; this year the search committee changed due to sabbatical leave (but this happened in a friendly way for candidates) and I haven’t asked about salary numbers (advertised as open rank so would change depending on candidate) but benefits were transparent. *From an email sent to the search chair on 1/12: "I apologize for whatever is happening with the posting. But yes, we advertised back in September, and are well underway with the search. The position is officially open until an offer has been made and accepted, but it is late in the process at the moment."

"Fwiw, Bucknell's hiring in English/CW is pretty suspect. I was a finalist there a while back and had a very bad experience. Disorganized process, did not follow their own HR guidelines. Will not apply there again.) — can you say more about not following their own HR guidelines? I had an interview and didn’t see any issues. ---It's a great school with nice people, so maybe mine was an isolated experience. The job description I was given in interview didn't match the one in the official HR ad; they would not discuss salary range or benefits at the finalist stage, not even ballpark; the search committee changed personnel halfway through the process without any notice to candidates; and some other stuff I don't want to disclose. Ultimately they hired someone who didn't meet their advertised Minimum Qualifications. Again, this was a few years ago." --this keeps getting deleted, so I will post it again. people need to stop deleting info from this site. either don't post it or don't read it if you are unhappy with what is on here.

"*I had a friend interview here that had a very racist experience with one of the committee members. Please be warned!* **Can you please elaborate under WORD ON THE STREET?** ***Absolutely!***". <----deleted, adding back, in reference to Westmont College.

Creative Writing Careers: Exploring Future Prospects for Aspiring Writers

In a world where technology continues to evolve, and traditional job roles are being redefined, creative writing careers have emerged as exciting and viable options for individuals with a passion for words. Gone are the days when writing was solely confined to the realm of literature or journalism. Today, the demand for skilled writers extends across various industries, offering a plethora of opportunities for those seeking a career in writing. In this blog post, we will delve into the diverse career prospects available to future writers and explore how this field continues to evolve in the digital age.

1. Content Creation and Copywriting:

As the digital landscape expands exponentially, the need for engaging and persuasive content has never been greater. Companies, both large and small, are constantly in search of skilled writers to create compelling content for their websites, blogs, social media platforms, and marketing campaigns. A content creation and copywriting career allows writers to showcase their creativity while delivering impactful messages to target audiences.

2. Editing and Publishing:

Behind every great writer is an equally great editor. The publishing industry relies heavily on professionals with a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of language and grammar. Whether it's working for a publishing house, literary agency, or as a freelance editor, there are ample opportunities for aspiring writers to embark on a career path that involves refining and polishing the work of others.

3. Technical Writing and Documentation:

Technical writing is a specialized field that involves translating complex concepts into clear and concise language. Software development, engineering, and healthcare industries require skilled technical writers to create user manuals, product documentation, and instructional guides. This career path blends writing with a strong understanding of technical subjects, making it an excellent option for those who enjoy both writing and problem-solving.

4. Journalism and Freelance Writing:

While the rise of digital media has disrupted traditional journalism, it has opened up new avenues for writers to share their perspectives and expertise. Journalists now leverage online platforms, such as blogs and independent publications, to report on various topics and directly engage with their audiences. Additionally, freelance writing offers the flexibility to work on diverse projects, ranging from feature articles to ghostwriting books, enabling writers to build a versatile portfolio.

5. Teaching and Writing Education:

For writers who have a passion for sharing their knowledge and nurturing the next generation of wordsmiths, a career in teaching or writing education can be immensely rewarding. Many universities and educational institutions offer creative writing programs where experienced writers can serve as mentors and instructors. Moreover, online platforms and workshops allow writers to create their own courses and share their expertise with a global audience.

The realm of creative writing careers has expanded significantly in recent years, offering aspiring writers a range of exciting prospects. From content creation and copywriting to editing, technical writing, journalism, and teaching, the opportunities in this field are diverse and ever-evolving. With the advent of the digital age, writers have found new platforms to express their creativity and connect with audiences worldwide. Whether you dream of becoming a novelist, a blogger, or a copywriter for a major brand, the path to a fulfilling writing career is within reach. Embrace your passion, hone your skills , and seize the opportunities that lie ahead as a future writer. For more ideas, check out The Big List of Careers for Writers .

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26 Creative Writing Careers

by Melissa Donovan | Aug 4, 2022 | Creative Writing | 164 comments

Creative writing careers — they’re out there!

If creative writing is your passion, then you’d probably enjoy a career in which you could spend all day (or at least most of the day) pursuing that passion.

But creative writing is an artistic pursuit, and we all know that a career in the arts isn’t easy to come by.

It takes hard work, drive, dedication, a whole lot of spirit, and often, a willingness to take big financial risks — as in not having much money while you’re waiting for your big break.

The Creative Writing Career List

Here’s a list of creative writing careers that you can consider for your future. I’m not making any promises. You have to go out and find these jobs yourself, but they do exist. You just have to look for them and then land them.

Greeting Card Author
Comic Book Writer
Copywriter (business, advertising, marketing, etc.)
Writing Coach
Screenwriter
Songwriter (Lyricist)
Freelance Short Fiction Writer
Web Content Writer
Creative Writing Instructor
Legacy Writer (write people’s bios and family histories)
Critic/Reviewer
Ghostwriter
Article Writer (write, submit, repeat)
Video Game Writer
Personal Poet (write personalized poems for weddings, funerals, childbirths, etc.)
Speechwriter
Write sleep stories
Blogger (don’t tell me you don’t have a blog yet!)
Creative Writing Consultant
Specialty writer (food, travel, fitness, etc.)
Write guided meditations

I’m not saying you’re going to make a lot of money with some of these creative writing careers. You might have to earn your creating writing income part-time or on the side. But if you do what you love, the money (i.e. the success) just might follow. You’ll never know unless you try, right?

Do you have any creative writing careers to add to this list? Share your suggestions by leaving a comment.

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I find it so difficult to consolidate my thoughts when it comes to career paths. I know this is only a short post with some fairly obvious suggestions, but I really have to say cheers for arranging them in a way that means I can go “Oh yeah. I could do that. Or that..”

Baffled in the world of writing.

Thanks, GrapeMe. I’m sure there are many more creative writing career paths, and hopefully some folks will stop by and add their suggestions. What I wanted to do with this post was present some starter ideas for career building. If you’re in school or have a full-time job, then these are great ways to get your feet wet, and you never know where these jobs will take you! Good luck to you!

Great post!

I can tell you from personal experience that it IS possible to make a career in creative writing. My dream was to launch an on-line store where I could showcase and sell e-mail subscriptions to my collection of short stories. Additionally, I wanted to foster other short story writers by sponsoring short story contests.

Now, nearly three years later, LongShortStories is happily chugging along like The Little Engine That Could, bringing the best in short fiction to an ever-widening appreciative global audience.

It does take patience and perseverence, along with a huge leap of faith in yourself and the reading community at large, to create and maintain such an ongoing venture.

Am I successful? Yes. Am I rich? Yes, if by that you define success and richness as living out one’s creative dream. For that, I am so grateful to my loyal readers and contest entrants who see the power in the short story form.

Go for it, I say!

Wayne C. Long Writer/Editor/Digital Publisher

That’s one of the reasons I wanted to present this list — you never know where it will lead if you just start by dipping your toes in the water. And I think for those of us who are creative or artistic, there’s a true need to engage our creativity even if it’s not our full-time work. And if we can bring in a little extra spending money doing something we love, all the better!

Hi Wayne Hi. Felt great to see your view and understande your perspective,on this important and required art. Writing is something which will indeed shape the future have already writen poems, want to publish them. Am a Multiple Sclerosis patient would appreciate support in my persuit to make my work visible.

I’ve heard of most of these, except personal poet. Of course, the creative job (though not about writing) that I wonder most about is: who gets hired to design those patterns on paper towels?

I’ve been to several websites for personalized poetry. Actually, that’s something I briefly considered doing many years ago, but ultimately I chose another path. Funny you mention the paper towel patterns, because I have wondered the same thing many, many times!

Probably a clever little robot..

Children’s book author. 🙂 I completely agree with you that there is usually a way to turn your passion into a successful career, even if it involves looking for unconventional routes to do what you love.

Yes, those unconventional routes are the ones forged by pioneers, people who were compelled to follow their dreams. Reminds me of the saying, “Do what you love and the money will follow.”

Nice list, Melissa.

I routinely participate in two of the twenty on your list. However, I would be hard pressed to call either a career. More of a labor of love, compulsion, passion than a reliable way to pay the bills — even though I participate daily. Still, I am incredibly fortunate. I would not change my vague professional choices for anything. Best of success to all who tackle anything on the above list.

Thanks, Devin. I believe that if we combine our passion with a desire to make a living doing what we love, anything is possible. Best of luck to you!

I couldn’t agree more. I mostly just do what I love and somehow the bills get paid. believing in yourself is also very helpful — of course there is no reason not to.

Mrs. Melissa Donovan,

I wanted to write for theater newsletter a friend created.

She gave me the opportunity and not a thought would come to me.

Not a theater professional but I like theater and felt I had something to say about it.

Upon returning a few theater books to the library, I got lost in a Exploring Theater Playwriting, a topic jumped on me Rules of etiquette.

Finally, I have the first draft.

I need guidance to help me orient myself with writing and I hope to find it online. This list is a good start. I scrub toilets for a living, can’t help but read and write before and after work. Words, concepts and definitions are very important to me, can’t imagine not pursuing writing soon, yet I need to sell it too somehow. Custodian/janitorial work speaks for itself, words require a lot more compelling.

Great list of creative writing careers, Melissa. To this list, I would like to add:

1. Letter writer — writing personal and business letters for clients. 2. Resume writer

…and you’re right. If you do what you love, the money frequently DOES follow!

Thanks, Christine! These are great additions to the list. Resume and cover letter writing are especially notable because one can make a good living in that field. However, I’m not sure it constitutes as creative writing so much as business writing. In any case, definitely worth mentioning!

I’m not quite sure what I would want to do in the writing field. I don tknow because so many of them I think I could do well in. I am so grateful for this list because it shows a very organized way of showing so many possibilities in this creative field.

If you try different forms, styles, and genres of writing, you’ll eventually find the one that fits! Good luck to you!

Melissa. I hope I could maybe get into non fiction writing or even journalism.

Good luck. Just keep writing and submitting, and you’ll get there.

Im just a 12 year old girl who wants to know what I want to do with my life when I get older. All of my other friends know exactly what they are going to be, but I wasn’t sure. So, I went and looked on some websites about jobs that have to do with writing, and this website gave me a very good idea of what I want to be, a song writer because I also love singing. Thanks! 🙂

Songwriting is an excellent career. I love that songwriters get to be creative, work with lots of other artists, and are immersed in music but don’t have to deal with the spotlight and publicity (unless the songwriter is also a star). Nice career choice! Good luck to you.

I am too and my parents have recently asked me what I may have wanted to be and I didn’t even know so it kinda scared me and I have recently realized I like to write stories.I know how this economy works though with the unemployment and it makes me wonder if a writing career would work.I love to write though,am I crazy or something?

At twelve years old, there is no reason to be scared if you don’t know what you want to be when you grow up. You have plenty of time! Lots of people start college without declaring their field of study, and lots of people start college thinking they’re going to do one thing and then change halfway through. But if you really love writing and want to pursue it, then there’s no better time to start than right now. No, you’re not crazy. Writing is a wonderful adventure. Also, you are living in the best possible time in history to be a writer. There are tons of wonderful opportunities available to writers that we did not have ten or twenty years ago. I wish you the best of luck, Thatgirl!

Melissa, I’m a former high school English teacher who realized a few years into teaching that writing was what I really wanted to do. I have a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in education but am trying to change careers. I’ve been working on a YA novel and have been getting EXTREMELY frustrated. I have to say I found your post on accident but have found it to be very inspiring. Thanks for surge of reassurance that it can be done!

You’re welcome! I think it’s wonderful that you’re working on a novel and normal that you’re frustrated. Just keep at it and the frustration will eventually pass. You’ll find that in a battle of willpower, commitment wins out over frustration every time.

I really want to write and it has always been a favorite passtime of mine. If i am not writing I feel empty inside like something is missing. The problem is I am scared to take that ‘leap of faith’ and make a career out of it. Instead, I search for everything else to become in life just to run from the truth that writing has been and always will be my destiny. It started back in high school when I was told writers don’t make much money. I let that get in the way of what I could be now and I quit. Now, I see writers that are better and are doing better than I am and I get jealous because I feel I am a better writer than them all!! Then I realize that talk is cheap without evidence to back it up. Can anybody offer a advice or words of encouragement for me to finally persue my one and only true love and happiness in life?? It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you..

Well Skyi, I personally don’t think jealousy is going to get you anywhere. If you obsess over comparing yourself to your peers, you will be in a constant state of negativity. Also, you should keep in mind that regardless of how well you write, you are not entitled to success, especially in a field that you chose not to pursue. I think your best course of action would be to accept that you are where you are right now because of the choices that you (and you alone) made. Once you accept responsibility for your life, you can set a new course and start pursuing a career in writing. It’s never too late to become a writer. Stop focusing on what other writers are achieving and concentrate on writing the best you can. The only way to be a writer is to write.

Hey Melissa,

I think your website is great! I ran by it by mistake and really found the info helpful. I am venturing out into my writing career and can use all the info I can get my hands on. I do have a question: I have started a career and have ppl supporting me in this career but I am for certain that writing is where I belong and want to do. How do I make the transistion smoothly and let my supporters down easily? 🙂

Thanks in advance for the advice,

Thanks for your kind words. Your question confuses me. Why would you be letting your supporters down if you transition to writing as a career? If they are truly your supporters, it won’t be a let-down at all.

Wow! Is all I can say..I honestly thought that I was in this boat all by myself! Like you, I have ping ponged myself between careers and have always found my way back to writing. I mean literally I have been a secretary for over five years, graduated with a assoicates business degree, taken cosmetology courses and actually done freelance makeup artistry and STILL I find myself unhappy. I had to really sit myself down and think of what I was taking myself through…it didn’t make any sense for me not to pursue my passion; the one thing that I enjoyed most whether I was sad, mad, happy, etc. I have been writing since the tender age of six from poems to short ficition stories, won many rewards for my writing while I was in elementary through middle school. When I reached high school, I didnt want to be labeled as a “geek” and compared my life to peers which led me to where I am today. Don;t get me wrong, my life is not horrible; I have a good job and work with ppl that I am respected by but I know that life can be more fulfilling and better if I was to just do what in the heck I want to do! lol. It’s easier said than done and I know EXACTLY where you are coming from.

Like Melissa has mentioned, don’t spend your time comparing your life to others; your path to success is truly in your hands. 🙂 I wish the very best for you.

Thank you for this list! My dream career though is to be a show/concept writer for a theme park like Disney. There are stories for each ride and I would love to be one of the minda behind them.

Wow, writing a theme park ride would be a pretty awesome job. That never even occurred to me as a creative writing career. Thanks for adding it, Ren!

Hi Melissa, I’m coming up to my last year of high school and I’m trying to think of a career path. I love to write, but I’m not sure what the best way to start. What I would like to do the most is writing lyrics, and if not that poetry. However, I don’t think I would be able to. Do you know how I can get my writing out after college? How difficult was it for you? How did you start making a career out of your writing? What helped you the most? Thank you for your time, -Jessica

I believe it’s pretty difficult to make a living writing lyrics and/or poetry. But there are some careers in those areas, and just because it’s a challenging path doesn’t mean you shouldn’t pursue it. As a lyricist, you will need to partner with musicians, so building a network of musicians and learning about the music industry would be a good start. I understand that some slam poets are now making a living in poetry, but their form requires live (and recorded) performances, something not all writers are crazy about. (Search for “slam poetry” or check out IndieFeed Performance Poetry podcast for more info.) You can also write poetry for greeting cards (you’ll have to do a little research on how to get work in that field).

A good start for a poet like yourself is to take some poetry workshops, which will help you understand whether your work is publishable. But you should also submit your poetry to journals and literary magazines. Visit their websites, check their submission guidelines, and then send them your work. That is how you start.

I made a career out of writing by studying creative writing at university, which gave me the skills (and more importantly, the confidence) to start my own blog and copywriting business.

What helped me the most? Writing a lot and reading even more.

Good luck to you!

Thank you so much for this list. This will be my last year in high school before I start collage, and my dream has always been to be a writer, but sadly I have always been told that writing doesn’t pay very good unless your amazingly good. The comments as well as the posting, has given me hope about having a job in writing.

One could argue that few careers pay well unless you are amazingly good. I would further qualify that to say you don’t even have to be good, just hardworking and driven. There are plenty of viable career opportunities in writing. It’s probably easier to make a good living as a technical or scientific writer than as a novelist (assuming you acquire the proper training in those fields), but if you are sufficiently motivated, you can succeed at whatever you want.

I’ve always loved writing and video games. Me and some of my friends would literally sit and talk for hours about ideas for video games we had and would start writing them down. Even before graduating from high school, I’ve been trying to find a path that would allow me to become a video game writer. It’s been three years since I graduated from high school and I’m still left without answers. I went to college for two years for secondary English education but it just didn’t interest me the way writing for video games do. A few days ago, I went to Pittsburgh University of Greensburg and talked with a professor there to see what I should do if I want to become a video game writer. Once again, I was left without answers. She pretty much told me that she had never heard of such a thing before. Please, if you could provide me with any information, anything at all, I would greatly appreciate it.

I would suggest studying creative writing with a focus on fiction. Another good option might be screenwriting. Video games are stories, so you would want to develop writing skills in general and storytelling skills specifically. You might also take some courses in programming or application development. That’s not my area of expertise, so I can’t be more specific. You best bet is to find someone who writes for video games and ask their advice.

I came across this on accident. I was looking for different options to take for a career path on writing. I have not written much in my life. When I was in middle school and in high school I used to write in my Journal a lot. I had a couple friends who wrote poems and short stories I thought they were good and I wanted to try too. I wrote in my journal about many different things, but it never seemed satisfying to me. I was too embarassed to show everyone what I could write. So I continued to write secretivley. I stopped writing, and 2 years later when I felt as if my whole life was nothing I started writing again, and now I feel alive! i still don’t think my writing is the best but it has made me feel so much better about myself.I started writing a novel. My fiance is excited for me and wants me to follow my dream and do what I want to do. When I came across this I felt like someone was nudging me. Thank you so much! This has inspired me entirely!

Thank you for sharing your writing experiences. I’m so glad you found Writing Forward inspiring. I know what you mean about coming across something that gives you a little nudge. All my life, I’ve experienced little nudges and they have always pointed me toward writing (even way back when I had my sights set on other career paths). Those little nudges really make one wonder about destiny.

I’m one of the few that lived the dream, earned money from writing and hated it! It sounds terrible, but writing for money sucked all the joy out of the creative process for me. I loved to write for school and my unpaid internship (I have a Bachelor’s in English), but the minute I needed to pay bills with my writing, the whole process felt like a soul-suck. Suddenly it wasn’t enough to write when the inspiration hit throughout the week (when my best writing happens anyway), but I had to be witty and original at the snap of a finger. Yet it wasn’t enough to be witty: you have to care about what sells, what different editors think “good” writing even is and follow contradictory style guidelines. It wasn’t that I wasn’t used to these things, but now if it didn’t happen or I didn’t sell, my power goes off. I had panic attacks every time I sat down to write. I had to go back and get a traditional job.

But if I’m out of it, why search this stuff a month and a half after admitting defeat? It’s because I love the art of writing: the creative process, the big dreams of those starting out, the insights others have, the glory of a sentence fashioned just right after five pages of terrible ones. The monetary aspect destroyed that for me. Just goes to show, it’s not for everyone. To anyone that wants to write for a living, be willing to work long hours, open to constant criticism and have a plan B.

Hi Michelle. I would say there’s a big difference between commercial writing and creative writing. Commercial writing means you’re writing for payment rather than to express your own ideas. I can certainly understand how writing commercially zaps creativity or feels like a soul-suck. I’ve experienced it myself. But I hope you’re still pursuing your creative writing. In fiction and poetry, I believe the best writing comes from the heart and is not driven by money or the marketplace.

I am a senior in high school and plan on going to college to major in journalism. However, I do not know exactly what field of work to go into. I was thinking about writing for People’s Magazine. I know it seems far-fetched, but hey, it’s my dream! Do you know how a person might have a chance at writing for a such a successful magazine??

Jamie, it sounds like you have decided which field of work to go into (journalism). More specifically, it sounds like you want to write for a Hollywood gossip publication. There are probably many opportunities in that area, not limited to People Magazine. For example, there are tons of websites that focus on celebrity news, and you could also work as a writer for one of the entertainment news shows (like ET or Inside Edition). That’s definitely not my area of expertise, but it sounds to me like you’re already heading in the direction that’s right for you.

Thanks for the comment! I am not exactly positive that I want to write for People Magazine, but I do know that I want to write. What do you do for a living (if you don’t mind me asking)? I would love to write for any company, really. I just like to write. I am interested in entertainment. Which is why I want to write for a magazine. But, writing for something a little more discreet is fine too.

I’m a web designer and copywriter by trade. I help small businesses build effective online marketing campaigns. My livelihood is somewhat supplemented by the work I do here on Writing Forward. I’m also working on a couple of big writing projects (a novel and a book of creative writing exercises). The exercises book will be out soon and available here. The novel could take years! There are many opportunities for writers; you just have to find them.

That is really neat! I just want to do anything to make my family proud! I love to write! 🙂 I can’t wait to gain a higher education. Thanks for taking the time to read my comments and commenting back!

It fills my heart with hope to see a young person so excited about education. Something tells me that you’re going to do quite well, Jamie.

Hey, i found this while looking for it, oddly enough. I am currently attending college and in pursuit of a Creative Writing degree, I am about two years in! with almost completed half of my courses for my four year, I still have some question’s as most. My concentration will be in Technical writing, Grants and contracts, but i will be writing on the side to keep the creative spark. I was curious, however, if you could point me in the direction of a detailed description of a day in your shoes as a copy write. i would much oblige Thnx again.

That would be a lengthy essay indeed. I will say this: every day is different. Also, most of my time is not spent writing. It’s spent on marketing and taking care of administrative tasks.

Liberating thought: even if writing does not provide a full living, it can provide enough of one to let a person withdraw from the pressure to move upward in another career. A decent-paying day job plus supplemental writing can add up to as much or more income as a hated rat race job.

I agree 100%. For many writers, it’s an outlet for creativity or it supplements their income — small things that have a big, positive impact on quality of life!

Melisa, Thanks for the list. I am a writer who intends to find my feet more in the art of writing. I am inspired by the list. My contribution is, if you love to write anything at all, start writing. You can’t imagine where it might take you. God bless you.

Thank you for your inspiring words.

hi I would like a career in writing but I just dont know what to do. I was into journalism but had a talk with a journalist a few weeks ago and got really discouraged. I have a blog and write short stories. But I just dont know what to do in my life. I am 18 years old and would like to stop wasting time and money in lectures I am not going to use. Currently I am doing a course on media production and I’m liking it. But it is like there is something missing. When I write I feel whole.

Many eighteen-year-olds have no idea what they want to do. It sounds like you know you want to write; you just need to figure out what form. College is a great place to figure that out. You can take classes in different types of writing (fiction, journalism, business writing) and find what fits. If you’re drawn to journalism, I don’t think you should give up on it just because one journalist discouraged you. Talk to more journalists, take some journalism classes, and do a little citizen journalism. Experiment and stick with your studies!

I am a short story writer, and a poet. But I am only 13. Trying to hook myself into this early <3

I started writing when I was thirteen too. Stick with it!

I will! Haha, even my boyfriend likes my writing.

That’s good. It’s important to have a support system. Try to find others who will appreciate and support your writing, too. Good luck!

I’m having a hard time finding a career path. I’m still in high school, but it’s not going too well.

My odd circumstances are going to leave me in dire straights soon, where I can either choose to drop out of high school and get my GED or go through with two more of high school. (I’m a senior, kind of. I left public school for home school, and it’s not working out. For myself or my mother.) So, I figured that now would be the best time to find a career path that is both logical but suited to my creative side.

Is there any security in being a creative writer? I mean, this list is comparatively small when you look at more practical things like nursing degrees or business degrees. I understand that the big blow up in internet culture, creative writing via blogging is becoming a fast hit with book publishers, but how likely is it that creative writing will be a degree that I can support myself (and/or a family) on?

In this day and age, I don’t think there is true security in any career field. Perhaps there never has been. Careers in the arts have a reputation for being harder than other careers, but I am not sure I believe that to be true. I think these careers are different in that you usually don’t have an employer, benefits, etc. You are hustling rather than working set hours for a regular paycheck. In my experience, people with self-discipline and drive create their own job security (in any field). Also, there’s a kind of competition in the arts that doesn’t exist in many other industries.

In terms of your education, my advice would be to finish high school. However, I’m not privy to the details of your circumstances. I just think there is a greater value in getting a diploma alongside your peers.

Nobody supports themselves on a degree. You can get a degree in astro-engineering and end up homeless. Success is the result of making smart choices, working hard, internal drive, external support system, and luck. You might find yourself eventually making a choice between living a more secure, conventional life and pursuing your dream of becoming a career writer. Sacrifice of one kind or another is inevitable.

My cousin has his undergrad degree in English and MFA (master’s in fine arts) in creative writing. He’s taught technical writing in college and now works at home as a contractor for corporate companies (tech writing.) He recently finished the first draft of his sci-fi novel by saving up and taking a few months off at a time. And, yes, he certainly is not a starving artist.

I am studying creative writing and education, both of which are terribly impractical, income-wise. But it’s possible to make a decent living if you’re passionate, dedicated and willing to take day jobs that you won’t necessarily enjoy.

See, I just don’t think these fields of study are impractical, especially studying education (we will always need teachers). With all the budget cuts, a career as a teacher might look improbable right now, but these cuts only apply to public schools. There are many other opportunities for teachers and places where their skills can be used.

Thank’s Melissa for the encouragement.I will surely look into that.This blog page of yours is really helpful for all the aspiring writers.

I read the article and I loved it. I am an aspiring author (Junior in highschool), and wish to one day publish a succesful fiction novel, like many others. I always knew I wanted to write, but I was told constantly that it would not suit for a career, and that healthcare and buissness were far better choices, money-wise. I am aware that sacrificing wealth over happiness is a nessecity in this pathway, but I am not so interested in wealth. My love for writing and spreading messages to inspire people, and even entertain is what I strive for. I realize it is hard to make a successful fiction novel. I will forever write them, but I need a job that will at least get me by. I’m not so sure which would be best for a fiction novelist. I was leaning more on article writing, but that is more technical, I believe. I was inspired by the coments and your responses. Recently, I firmly decided to go with creative writing, but the desicion to pick what to do is dificult. I will continue writing, and hopefully, I’ll make it one day. 😀

You sound like my kind of writer, Karolina.

I once heard someone say that money can’t buy happiness, but it can buy comfort. Well, many writers find comfort in the craft. I wish you the best.

Hi there guys! I’ve really enjoyed reading everyones opinions and experiences. I could really do with some advice of my own- I’ve always considered myself a creative soul; I’m a songwriter, have written screen plays and am currently working on my first novel. My major passion in life is professinal wrestling (eg.wwe), I currently write a wrestling blog and love the idea of one day writing creativtly for the tv shows. Having scouted my dream job with wwe, I learnt that they require applicants to have a ba degree in creative writing or a similar field aswell as experience in scriptwriting for tv. I am 22 yrs old and looking to settle down with my girlfriend however the idea of finally going to uni and gaining the skill set to at least improve my writing has big appeal. I realise my chances of ever workibg in such a niche field are slim and would settle for any work in which I could contribute to a creative process, but is uni with all its costs and time it takes to complete worth it?

I majored in creative writing in college, and I definitely think it’s worth the time and money, especially if you plan on a career in creative writing. If the job that you’ve got your eye on requires a BA, then you should certainly pursue it if you can. Dream big!

This is a wonderful post and I thank you for it. I have been struggling over the last few years when it came to finally making a decision in regard to what I want to do with my life. This has definitely given me a few ideas and I will be getting the ball rolling as soon as I possibly can! :]

Thanks, Lisa-Marie. I’m glad you got some ideas out of this post, and I wish you the best of luck in your writing future!

I recently just started a hobby of writing, they’re fictional based stories, but i was inspired by real events in my life & though the stories i write are fictional, they are realistic to a certain extent as well. Guess you could consider them historical fiction &/or drama & suspense stories. I’m kind of new at writing & i don’t know very many people that are well to do writters, so I’m kind of on my own. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas of where i should start?

There are plenty of writers on the internet, and you can easily connect with them. You can search for writers’ groups. Look for writers on social media. Start a blog. Writers love to discuss the craft and share information, and the web makes it easy. If you’d prefer to do something in person, check your local community college for creative writing classes and workshops or poke around and see if you can find a writer’s group that is accepting new members. Best of luck to you, Matt.

OK, thank you !!

You’re welcome.

Hello Melissa! Thanks for this list.. I’m an English major with a Creative Writing minor, and lately I have been struggling to make a decision about my future career(s). I write poetry but my main focus is writing fantasy/mystery fiction, and I’d like nothing better than to just write novels for the rest of my life. However, I know I may never be able to support myself by doing just this. I’ve been stressed out lately thinking what career I could get into, but technical writing doesn’t appeal to me and I don’t have a burning desire to teach. This list reminds me that I have more options than I thought!

That’s great, Monica! I too majored in creative writing (at my school, it was called a concentration). I’ve also found that most employers appreciate a worker who has strong writing skills. I got more than one promotion and/or raise because of my writing when I was an office worker! I wish you the best of luck!

I have always aspired to become a published author, and now that I am in the last years of my life I find myself wanting to have a writing career more than ever. All my life I have worked hard to make a living to raise my family, the physical demands of my jobs have paid their toll on me, and I think it is about time I settled down and did something I could enjoy. I have always excelled in the creative arts, from writing to acting to art, but have never held a job in which I could use these talents. Following is a list of the creative writing jobs I could do from your list: Greeting Card Author, Advertising (Creative), Freelance Short Fiction Writer, Columnist, Video Game Writer (includes storytelling/fiction!), I would also like to get a few novels published. I can also draw just about anything-ultimately I would like to get my own stories published- with not only my creative writing, but my illustrations as well. I have written several books and have ideas for many more, but because I have to make a living I have been unable to get anything published because the cost is too much. In other words, because I have had to take physically demanding jobs that paid little wages I have never had the capitol to get started. I have sent out many submissions and have entered many contests, but made little ground in the creative field. I want to write, I’m good at it, and I just need to find a way to get my work noticed-this has been very difficult. I would merely like to make a living in something I’m good at and I have a driving desire to do. Is there any advice you can give me, or any contact information for agents and publishers who might be interested in helping out a new author?

Hi Tim. It sounds like you’re passionate about art and writing. I’m not sure how much you’ve submitted your work, but I would say keep at it. If you have a lot of completed material, you can polish it and just keep submitting it. Chances are that eventually, your work will be accepted. You might also want to start a website to build a readership and audience. A professionally designed site will be an expense, but you can start with a free platform like WordPress.com. You can use your site/blog to post your writing and your art. You can also self-publish and build your own readership. However, I would note that running your own website is time consuming, and there can be a lot to learn in terms of marketing, so you might want to pick up a couple of books or hire someone to help you with the process. I wish you the best of luck!

Wow! Thank you so very much for creating this list! I actually haven’t really thought of doing some of the jobs listed on here. I’m only 20 years old and I’m finding it EXTREMELY hard to make it in the writing business! However, I am pursuing my dream and I am planning to do whatever it takes to make it. Thank you ever so much Melissa!

Many blessings to you,

Good luck to you, Nada!

I wish to be a writer some day.I am currently working in a IT company which offers a decent pay.But I have always loved writing since my school days even though I eventually graduated in Engineering.I want to make a career switch and pursue a career in writing.I now the pay is not that great in writing but then arts is always difficult.I want to take a shot at it and live my dream.I am very apprehensive about the future and don’t know how to tell it to my parents.I keep a blog for short-stories and poems.

Most writers start their careers while they have full-time jobs. You can definitely ease into a writing career. If you can get paid for a few freelance projects, get a blog and audience going, you’ll be able to lay a solid foundation for a future career. Best of luck to you!

Hello, my name is quadree Breeland and I am a 19 year old college student in Delaware and I am looking to transfer to Columbia college in Chicago. I might not be the greatest writer but I love it. I have written 2 full short scripts. One is a police procedural and the serial killer who kills people with their own video games. Literally and the other is a thriller about a guy who quit the CIA because of problems with his father and a Russian terrorist comes back to try and kill him and anything around him. I love writing and I am very creative. My dream career is to write the dialogue, story, or the missions in video games. Basically, I wanna write for games. I know I won’t get a job like that as soon as I get out of college, but I have no problem applying for a job as a comic book writer, game or film reviewer, or writing for a web series. Im not really a novelist, but I wouldn’t mind taking a job like the ones I stated above when I graduate. I guess all I want is a reply with school advice and career advice. I am trying to find a good blog or site to post my stories at. I’m trying to find schools for me with film, or writing in the entertainment industry. I’m trying to find schools with dorms, clubs, and a good social life. You know, parties and stuff.

You have some great story ideas that would work well for scripts or video games. I would suggest that you try to find an internship with a company that produces video games. If you do that while you’re still in school, you’ll have a much better shot at landing a job in your chosen field when you graduate. Good luck to you!

Blogging sounds interesting and fun, but I don’t know how to pinpoint a topic to dedicate a blog to! I’m not an expert at anything and don’t do much of a hobby that I think could carry out well as a blog. Any ideas, suggestions, etc?

Hi Rachel. You could always write a personal blog in which you share your personal stories, ideas, and experiences. You can also do a photo or art blog. You do need some central theme or topic to write around.

When I was purusing an art undergraduate degree in philosophy and graduated in 2009, I had no idea that a career in the liberal arts can be this tough. My hobby of writing has started upon graduation, and had been looking for work that can utilize my writing skills ever since.

I have seen job posts that requires a degree in journalism if were to pursue staff writer, but no mention of a degree in philosophy.

I came across your website and like what you blog about.

Thanks, Katherine. Yes, it’s tough to get these jobs, and many work best as second jobs or extra income. Part of what determines whether you can land these positions is your skill level. It’s all about practice and getting in those 10,000 hours. Keep at it!

I want to add Medical Writing/Editing to this list. Although some may think that it is not “creative writing”, it can be very creative depending on the type of medical writing that you do. Medical Regulatory writing is more factual, but consumer medical/health writing can give you the chance to be creative and factual at the same time. Medical Writers/Editors are paid very well ($45,000 to $100,000) and you do not have to be a medical professional to write about health topics.

Resources to learn more about medical writing:

American Medial Writing Association

Hi J. I appreciate that you mentioned medical writing, but when we differentiate between business, academic, and creative writing, medical writing definitely does not fall under the creative category. It is a form of scientific writing. Copywriting (what I do) requires a lot of creativity but it’s still not creative writing; it’s a form of business writing. However, I’m glad you mentioned it, because for creative writers, there are a lot of opportunities in the field of business, scientific, and technical writing. While some of these careers may require education in their respective fields (and some may not), they are industries where one can make a good living as a writer.

Thank you SO MUCH for creating this article!

But isn’t making a career in writing only just … too dangerous. Because I’ve always wanted to be a novelist but I also want to make a (possible) career in the medical department. So I was thinking isn’t having a “back-up” plan better? And if so does it have to be from the same branch?

I wouldn’t call creative writing a dangerous career choice. There’s no reason you can’t study medicine and write. You could even be a medical writer. You might look into majoring in medicine and minoring in English. There’s nothing wrong with having a back-up plan, and no, it doesn’t have to be in the same discipline.

Thank you, Melissa, for this wonderful post. I have a BA in Creative Writing and really wish I had done more during uni to try out different writing careers, as internships seem extremely hard to come by for graduates. Any words of wisdom on how a graduate might gain professional experience in a particular writing field, short of going back to school?

Well it depends on which writing field — fiction, poetry, journalism? One thing you can do is submit your work to professional magazines and journals and build up your writing credits. You have a blog (that would have been my next suggestion). Get your work out there; that’s the best way gain experience.

I would really like to try my hand at journalism, but I’m starting to think the only way to do that (as a graduate without experience in the field) is to offer my services for free. But I also like your suggestion about submitting to magazines. I once read “Do good work. Then put it where people can see it.” Exposure is definitely something I need to work on! Thank you again.

Thanks, Julie. Writing is one of those careers where you may have to do some free work or take an internship to prove yourself before landing a paid gig. Musicians have to do the same thing. They play for free (or for pennies) — sometimes for years — before they start getting paid. Submitting to magazines is a great way to get experience and get paid since they often buy articles based on merit. Good luck to you, and keep writing!

Thank you so much for making this website, and I can see that you are very dedicated to helping people pursue a writing career. I’m a junior in highschool, and I have considered many careers, but whenever I thought i knew what I wanted to do, deep down I knew it wasn’t. I finally figured out why I’ve been unable to pick a career, and it’s because I absolutely love to write. I would write all day, everyday if I could. I just thought that writing was a hobby, and I couldn’t make a career out of it. I now know that I can make a career out of writing, and this is what I wish to pursue in college. Only problem is that my parents want me to be a doctor or something, but this doesn’t interest them. All they care about is me making enough money, but I feel that money isn’t everything, and I would rather do what I love, and be happy. I have faith in myself, that someday I can be a sucessful writer. I just wish my parents could see that this is what I love to do. By reading all your posts on this website, it has really helped brighten my day, and it has shown me that I’m not alone, and that I can do what I love, if I have faith in myself. thank you

You’re welcome! I’m glad you found strength and inspiration here, and I wish you the best of luck with all your writing and education. Keep writing, no matter what!

“Now, I’m not saying you’re going to make a whole lot to live on with some of these creative writing jobs but if you do what you love, the money (i.e. the success) just might follow.”

Therein lies the problem with this article. That’s not how writing works; “success” is not synonymous with “the money.” The vast majority of novelists could not live completely off their book sales, and I can think of no short fiction writers who could make that claim. Don’t even get me started on poets; getting published in the most highly regarded journals in the country leads neither to fame nor fortune.

Writing isn’t accountancy or business management. You don’t get into creative writing to fulfill some sort of career desire. You do it because you feel compelled to write, because you have something to say. It is the effective communication of the idea that defines success, not the money attached.

The problem with your comment, Jane, is that is disregards the title of the post that it criticizes. Young and new writers often ask me about whether they can make a career out of creative writing. This article answers the question can I make a living doing what I love (writing)? You may feel there’s something wrong with that, but I don’t. In fact, I admire people who pursue their passions and attempt to turn them into viable careers. People do need to eat.

“You don’t get into creative writing to fulfill some sort of career desire. You do it because you feel compelled to write, because you have something to say. It is the effective communication of the idea that defines success, not the money attached.”

I don’t think anyone has the right to tell other people why they should write or how they should define success. You and I come from a similar place since these ideas reflect my own personal feelings about writing, but I would never tell someone else what constitutes a valid reason for writing or how they should define their own success. There are, indeed, people who get into writing to fulfill a career desire and who define success by how much money they make.

“The problem with your comment, Jane, is that is disregards the title of the post that it criticizes.”

It does indeed, because it’s a faulty premise. Let’s look at your list: there are very, very few novelists who are able to live completely off their royalties, and I don’t know of any short fiction writer anywhere who could make that claim. As for “personal poet,” even professional poets who win the country’s best prizes don’t “make a living” from their poetry sales. Calling these “careers” would be misleading.

But notice how many novels, shorts stories and poems get published every year. My point was that writing is a field not exclusive to professionals. Anyone can write a novel with the possibility of publishing, but it is disingenuous to call this a “career” when it’s not a main source of income for most.

“There are, indeed, people who get into writing to fulfill a career desire and who define success by how much money they make.”

Writing is not economics or finance, it’s a process of communication. Using this communication tool as a money-making strategy would involve telling people what they want to hear. There are descriptions reserved for those who only tell others what they want to hear.

Jane, you seem to be more interested in looking for minute points to argue rather than grasping the full intent of this post. There are plenty of novelists and other creative writers who have built full-time and part-time careers with their work. I happen to know “personal poets” who subsidize their income by writing personal poetry. Might I suggest that you open your mind to the possibility that the people you know and experiences you’ve had are not definitive? You are merely presenting your opinions and personal experiences as facts, and they are not facts.

I don’t care if a writer’s work is a main source of income, a part-time source of income, or if it doesn’t lead to any income at all. My job here is to encourage writers to pursue their dreams and that includes trying to make a career out of their writing, if that is what they want to do. I never said that writing is economics or finance. I said that some writers get into it as a career (James Patterson is an example — he himself says he’s a better marketer than writer). If you think such people are hacks or sellouts, then that is your opinion. I have my own opinions about it, but I don’t go around publicly judging other writers because I have not walked in their shoes. I do not know what is in their hearts. And neither do you.

“Using this communication tool as a money-making strategy would involve telling people what they want to hear. There are descriptions reserved for those who only tell others what they want to hear.”

There are also descriptions reserved for people who go around the internet stirring up malicious arguments and for people who lack manners. I neither appreciate nor welcome your insinuations. Such insults, however cloaked in wit, will only get you banned from commenting here. I built Writing Forward to be a positive, uplifting space for writers to explore their craft. It’s a shame that you’re so pessimistic about other people’s potential and what is possible for aspiring writers.

Thank you for your ideas in writing career paths, it gives me some things to think about. As a child and in my teen years I used to write short stories. However, as an adult I have lost that creative side and find that I am empty and in need to be creative. I have considered pursuing a MA in creative writing with hopes that I can find that creative side of again. I feel, however that spending the time and money on this degree may not deem worthy because it is incredibly difficult to obtain a job that pays well enough to keep the bills paid. Do you have any suggestions?

Yuly, I don’t think anyone can tell you whether it would be best for you to pursue writing on your own or to get an MA. If you are disciplined, I think you can do it on your own. If you need a lot of direction, guidance, and support, then an MA program might be better for you. Either way, you can pick up plenty of books to inspire you. When I’m uninspired and need to get more creative, I usually go through creative writing exercises and prompts, which always get my ideas flowing again. Good luck to you!

I’m in the 8th grade, and it seems that whenever something is needed, such as a testimony of my school, a farewell speech for a retiring teacher, or a greeting at an event, my name always seems to come up. Then I get a phone call, saying what is needed and the deadline. I’m glad to do it, and obviously I don’t charge anything. However, if adults always think of me, a kid, when they need something written, surely other people will do the same when I’m older. Is my reasoning off, or is that a possible job opportunity?

If the school is calling on you for writing, then that is certainly a testament to your writing abilities. It’s a good indicator that you are a talented writer, and yes, I would say that if you enjoy writing, these are all signs that writing might be a good career option for you.

I just completed my engineering(Civil Engineering). I have absolutely no aptitude for that subject. I did it due to pressure from family. Now, its my career. My life. I feel its high time I take a stand. I have great passion towards writing. I have thereby, developed decent writing skills. So, I would like to pursue a career in the same. Right now, I need some place to start and venture into the world of writing. That’s exactly where I need help!

I have to admit that I honestly don’t understand why some families pressure kids to pursue one particular career. I guess I can empathize when it’s a family tradition (five generations of doctors or something like that) but I can’t get behind it at all. I think each person should pursue what’s in his or her heart. Do what you love!

What if their not sure what they want to do or where their passion lies? What should they do?

Every person has to find his or her own path. If I wasn’t sure about my passion, I’d try lots of different things until I found it.

I agree. Kids should decide for themselves. And where are the guidance counselors in all this?

Maybe some schools don’t have guidance counselors or the kids simply aren’t going to see them.

I’ve experinced the delima’s first hand similar to you,concerning family and friend’s who where great math major’s but couldn’t get through college without the English major’s writing their paper’s?I was the English major who didn’t even finish my assocites in literature because I couldn’t do Algebra.Yet my god given passion is english and the art’s ,and especially writing.All I can say is ,especially in are high tech world today,pursue what your gifted at,and if it’s writing ,do what your heart’s telling you,don’t be like so many and waite till your 50ty,you can still do it,don’t let friend’s and family say different,one dedicated art person that does give a dam.

There is a lot to learn by getting a degree, so I’m sorry to hear that you didn’t finish your associate’s in literature. However, there is a lot you can learn about the craft by simply reading and studying on your own. With or without a formal education, it takes a lot of work to make it as a writer. Good luck to you.

I’m a college student and I need some advice for a journalism career career. I love the entertainment industry as a whole. Video Games, movies, tv shows, celebrities, and music. I am currently in school for journalism and I just need help what kind of journalist I should be. I’ve already looked into entertainemt journalism and I live that. Writing articles/pieces about the entertainment industry looks like an awesome job. But what do entertainment journalists focus on. Do they just focus on being on the red carpet all the time or writing articles about celebrities all day? Do entertainemt journalists write articles about Video games, movies, tv shows, music, and other celebrity stuff. Should I become a freelance journalist? I guess my dream job is to write articles or do reports for ign in New York or another entertainment company with an office. Maybe a staff position?

Or maybe I should try games journalism? But dont entertainment journalist write about video games too? I’m a gamer and I would love to write about the newest games or movies coming out or do reviews.

I’m not an entertainment journalist (or a journalist for that matter), so I cannot give you career advice, but you might try reaching out to an entertainment journalist who can answer some of these questions for you. Good luck!

I am currently studying for a PhD in Creative Writing and I have to say that this is one of the most accurate lists I came across. What is good for aspiring writers to keep in mind, especially those with CW degrees, is that writing is a craft. It’s very practical, so unlike history, philosophy or literature degrees a writer has transferable skills. If you are a writer looking to make some money while writing a novel or a collection, you can offer editing and proofreading services. Becoming a content writer is a profitable pathway as well. A lot of companies look for skilled writers to produce their online articles and they usually pay well. And for the more daring, there is online publishing. Is not a guaranteed route but it gives you a boost of confidence; no matter how much you make, it’s good to know that somebody paid to read your work.

Thanks, Stephanie. I’ve taken the online and self-publishing route and haven’t looked back.

Just a little quibble: A history degree does produce transferable skills related to research and analysis, writing, word processing, etc.. It’s not “just learning names and dates.” 😀

Thinking about chaning careers. Although I got my B.G.S – General Studies and and a Masters in Management – I took a lot of creative wirting classes in college and it is something that I think I could be good at. This might be a good place to get some ideas on getting started. Thanks!

You’re welcome, and good luck to you!

i am doing engineering first year..i took the decision as i have always been quite good at maths and stuff..but i started writing last year simply for the passion that was ignited by some great novels and i am totally a novice in it..yet i like it a lot. So right now i am in a dilemma which career path i should take…one thats based on my interest but im not so good at(writing).. or the one in which i am good at(maths,science)??

I think most young people struggle with this same dilemma. Unfortunately, nobody can tell you which life path is best for you. You must find that answer within yourself. I do think that you can pursue both science and writing (you could, for example, become a science writer). You can also study writing and become better at it. It’s up to you.

I want to get into freelance writing in the entertainment industry. I love writing and I’ve looked into copywritimg and story producing. Any advice or any writing careers I should take on?

The best advice I can give you is to study writing and the entertainment industry. If you want to write entertainment news, you might want to major in journalism at a university. For screenwriting, you can major in film studies at many universities. Get to know the industry and keep working on improving your writing. There are also tons of resources you can get if you don’t go to university. Start with the “Writing Resources” section here at Writing Forward, then head to your favorite bookstore and search for books on your field of interest. Good luck!

wow! you guys really love writing. Me too but I’m taking up pre dentistry right now but i really love writing much more. Actually i just wanna try this course but i think i’m not gonna continue because writing is really my passion and i’d love to pursue it. my parents don’t know any of this yet and i’m planning to tell them..any advice for me guys? thanks to whoever answers this.. 🙂

One thing to keep in mind is that you can study dentistry and writing. You can choose writing courses for your electives and set aside a little time each day for your writing. As far as changing your studies, I believe that each individual has to find his or her own path. Once you find your path, I think you should follow it, because I believe one of the worst fates is a life of regret. Hopefully, the people in your life will be supportive, although unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Ultimately, only you can make this decision. It is a big one. Take your time to think about it. Consider talking to a career counselor, who should be open-minded and objective.

Okay, so I’ve been thinking about the popular question, “what do I want to be when I grow up?”. Writing has been my passion for as long as I can remember, and I LOVE books. Seriously. If I wasn’t on a competitive, year-round swim team, I could read all day. I have been thinking about jobs that circle around the actual “writing” idea, if you know what I mean. I’ve considered being an editor, since I love books, but I’m not quite sure what an editor does. Any ideas?

Editors do some writing but their main function is to make editorial decisions. Their duties vary depending on where they work. A magazine editor, for example, decides which stories go into each issue, which one gets the cover spot, and will also assign articles to the writers. An editor at a publishing house makes decisions about which books to publish. Editors also actually edit, meaning they review the writers’ work and make changes to improve it. I don’t know for sure, but I would think (hope) that someone would start out as a writer before becoming an editor. I suggest using Google to learn more about different careers for editors.

First of all, thank you for this post and all your replies. It’s very good of you to reply to everyone who needs direction. So, my dilemma is that I will be commencing my masters degree in September and lately I’ve been thinking of pursuing a creative writing masters instead.

I’ve just finished my undergraduate degree in communications and I was deputy editor and features editor of the monthly university arts magazine, which I absolutely loved and learned so much through. My undergraduate thesis was in the form of a creative writing novella, which was roughly 18,000 words. I had always wanted to try my hand at fiction writing and by completing the thesis I became fully aware how much I enjoyed it. I also received very positive feedback from lecturers.

Once I finished my undergraduate degree, I applied for and received a place on a masters in public relations, which I think I would enjoy as it’s media related. However, as mentioned, I’ve been seriously considering giving up the PR masters and applying for the creative writing one instead. My issue is that I am torn between a course that’s practical and could very well lead to a successful career, and a prestigious CW course that I’m highly interested in but may be quite impractical in the long run. I have this dream of travelling and writing novels (long shot I know) and a CW masters could help me bring my writing skills and ideas to the next level. So, I guess I’m asking if you think a CW masters is necessary in becoming an author?

And what would your opinion be on switching courses into CW or staying with the original choice? Would it be more wise to stick with PR (which I’m currently interning in) and try do some writing on the side? My only problem is, with writing I feel I need guidance, direction and deadlines. I may find it hard to do it on the side, especially when the majority of my energy would be going elsewhere.

Any info/advice would be great 🙂 And sorry for the long post.

No, you definitely do not need a CW masters to become an author. My guess is that most published authors don’t have masters. I once heard a bit of advice from an author (can’t remember who) that I thought was sound. She said if you’re self-driven and will do your writing and study the craft on your own, then you don’t need a masters. One of the benefits of a masters program is that it forces you to write and learn. If you do that on your own, you don’t really need the coursework (unless you want it for prestige). Having said that, my guess is that there is value in a masters program, in being immersed in writing and literature and surrounded with other writers, even for those who are self-driven.

Nobody can tell you what to study. It’s a classic dilemma: follow your dreams or do the “smart thing.” Only you know what is the right path for you.

I just graduated with a BA in creative writing about 5 months ago, and I’ve been applying for jobs in the creative field like crazy. I’ve applied for practically every advertising firm in the Chicago area and I’ve heard back from two of them. I don’t know if it’s because I lack experience, or the economy is just that bad. I’ve tried applying for jobs out of my field, but it’s still no dice. I hope I can find something extremely soon, as I’m near desperation at this point. I really hope there’s hope, so I don’t regret getting a BA in creative writing : (.

I held office jobs for several years after earning my BA in creative writing. Since I had a degree in English, my employers often gave me writing assignments (including editing and proofreading), which helped me build my experience. It doesn’t happen overnight. Get a job to pay the bills and keep writing. Eventually, you’ll find your path. Good luck!

Erm hello Melissa.. I actually want to do Creative Writing since I love writing, but I also want to do History since I love both. However my parents object to both and want me to pursue some medical degree or something. Can you erm like give me some points to argue my pitiful cause since I don’t really think I’m into doctoring since I’ve got a slight phobia of blood and ever since Biology dissecting stuff had never exactly been my thing?? I hope it’s not too much to ask.. thanks in advance

I am just going to be straightforward about this, because I get a lot of emails and comments from young people like yourself whose parents are pressuring them into some career they abhor. I believe that each of us knows in our hearts who we are and what we want to do with our lives. If you have a phobia of blood, then it’s blatantly obvious that a career in medicine would be completely inappropriate for you. Now, if you had that phobia but desperately wanted to be a doctor, I would encourage you to get over it. But since that’s not what you want, why should you torment yourself? I understand why some parents advocate certain careers for their kids – they associate success with money and prestige. I do not. I equate success with happiness. And I believe that once we become adults, it is our own responsibility to find our happiness. So, once you are an adult, it’s up to you to find your path and follow it. Do what you love.

What is the difference between journalism and creative writing? I am still not very sure even after researching on the net. I have a dilemma on which course to take. I want to be a novelist but that might take years to complete a book. So, what my mother advised is that I should get a stable job that ensures my survival while I work on the book first. Which one should I do?

Journalism can fall under creative writing. For example, if you wrote a literary nonfiction book on a specific person or subject, it could be both journalism and creative nonfiction. Journalism is one of those forms that has become a bit gray. Originally, journalism meant reporting on the facts, objectively. Nowadays, a lot of journalism is heavily colored by the author’s personal views and ideologies. A novel is creative writing and not journalism at all; it is fiction where journalism is fact-based.

I think getting a stable job while writing your first book is a pretty smart way to go. Do you even have a choice? I mean, unless someone is willing to support you while you write your book, you’re going to need a job to pay the bills.

I have always had a passion for writing, but never had confidence to let anyone read any of my work. I do not have a fancy education, but I do have an amazing imagination! The work I did when I was younger my mom found and was amazed by my story. I do enjoy wrting poetry and short stories. During the development of my son, I wrote in my journal Letters to Baby. As the pregnancy developed things were less than peferct and not very positive. I stopped writing my Letter’s to Baby because it was sad things written. I only wanted my child to know he was loved from day one no matter where life took us. The baby is now 10 yrs old and so much has inspired me to write again. I started a story that I hold dear to my heart and I am super excited about it. I dont expect publishing ever, but I would like to get an outside opinion from someone in the industry that could give me tips and tools to help my creativity develope. I also would like to know some avenues I can go down to continue writing for fun and just to get things out of my mind. I am sure it is hard to make a living writing, but if I can make a little something to put away for a rainy day that would be great! Any help and suggestions would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks!!

I would actually recommend that you take a creative writing class or workshop. An in-person one would be best, but if you’re too busy, try to find an online course (community colleges are great for this). This is an ideal way to connect with other writers while getting mentoring from someone who is experienced (the teacher), and you’ll find that many other writers share your insecurities. Make sure you vet the class first to make sure it’s credible. You might also want to research the instructor a little.

Another option would be to find a local writing group, but that may be more challenging since writing groups often arise out of established relationships. However, there are some open writing groups, especially online and in larger cities.

Your first hurdle will be to work on your confidence and worry more about strengthening your work than what other people think. Everybody starts somewhere. As long as you’re willing to work at it and improve your skills, it does not matter where you are now with your writing.

I am a discouraged writer in need of some information. I have been writing for a little over a year and I have had some success. I have been nationally published, being a staff member on one magazine start-up, an editor-in-chief of one failed start-up magazine, and I am a staff member for an online magazine for which I publish an article every three months. I have also been published on a few other informational websites. Additionally, I have ghost written close to 200 articles on a low paying website.

The problem I have faced (which has caused me to stop writing now for several months) is the total lack of pay I have received for my efforts. So many will ask you to write; however, they do not want to pay a reasonable rate for your craft. This is the only problem that I face as per my writing. I thoroughly enjoy writing, but I cannot continue to write for such low pay. Any tips, advice, what have you, would be appreciated. Otherwise, I will have to give up writing and move on to something else. Thanks.

I had the same problem when I first started freelancing. Then I realized that the reason I was getting low paying gigs was because I was accepting low paying gigs. The better paying jobs are harder to find, and in my case, I started my own website and business to attract clients and set my own rates. This involved a lot of marketing to get my own clients, and they are business people rather than content farms. However, there is a caveat: the writing must be at a professional level to warrant higher rates.

Hello Melissa,

Thanks for responding. I haven’t accepted a low paying writing job in some time now, nor have I used any content farms. I can market well as I am a singer songwriter, and I have made good progress with it in that realm. My writing is always professional and of the jobs I have found they have paid well. However, it seems as though it is near impossible to find enough well paying writing jobs to make ends meet. Anyway, again, thanks for responding and for your suggestions. Best of luck to you.

I wish I had some solid advice to give you, but I don’t know enough about your business and marketing strategies. There are plenty of self-employed and freelance content writers out there. I’m sure a lot of them struggle to make ends meet, but plenty of them have found considerable success. When I first started, I did my best to seek out successful writers and examine their approaches so I could learn from them. Getting your own website and operating as a business (or professional consultant) makes a huge difference.

I was just having this discussion with a friend a while back about how people get locked into three options when they write and that’s it. There are so many other opportunities out there if you know where to look for them. You just have to be open and aware of what is really out there.

Thanks for sharing this, I am glad this came along at the right time. Maybe I’ll send this over her way today!

You’re welcome! I’m glad you found this article helpful, Matthew.

I saved this article months ago when I was in a funk, but I forgot to read it afterwards. Reading it now has made me think. Looking back at it, I’ve been writing for many years, ever since I was 13, and I’m 23 now. I’ve went to college twice, graduated both times successfully, but throughout that time I stopped writing fiction. I kept my ideas, but I never finished the stories.

I haven’t been lucky in finding a job ever since I graduated and the ones I did find were still out of reach, I went back to my writing because I needed to do something. Anything to get my mind clear and my thoughts straight like I used to because I became frustrated with myself. When I decided to go to college I had clear plans, but once I finished things didn’t go my way and I realized that I already had something that I should have never let go, my writing. Now I’m looking into finishing my ideas and self-publishing them. I’m glad I came back to this article and read it thoroughly this time.

I’m motivated now more than ever to focus on my true calling. It may be tough, but it’s the only thing I have ever done that made me truly happy even when things around me weren’t good. I think I’m gonna try writing my ideas separately in the form of a series of short stories/chapters/volumes since I’m not good at writing long works of fiction. Is there any advice that you can give me? I would love to write a story for a webtoon, but I’m not that good at drawing and I don’t know how to ask an artist for help.

Hi Lyric. Many of us take time off from writing. Sometimes it’s because we’re busy with a new job. Other times family obligations keep us from our writing. Occasionally it’s some other hobby. Thankfully, writing is always here for us, and we can return to it any time. I’m glad you did.

Its so good to read through the interests in writing and thank you for the informative comments. I have self published a poetry book that people can use in their cards, tributes. on blurb.com called Handy Verse for Occasions with a possum on the front. I am working on my children’s stories and acitivities and will self publish in September this year. and I am blogging the challenge on madonnamm7.wordpress.com I had written the stories many years ago and did not have as much motivation and my husband encouraged me and I was inspired by the movie Julie and Julia (Meryl Streep) and started the year challenge.

Regards Madonna Weaver

That’s wonderful! I love the title Handy Verse for Occasions .

I have the most obscured dreams. I’d love to print a book with short stories of them. How may I accomplish that?

You might want to look into self-publishing through KDP or CreateSpace. Good luck!

I knew I wanted to write since I found out I like putting thoughts and ideas on paper. I kinda have it down, but I am struggling. Putting your thoughts and ideas is not easy as it looks, but that won’t stop me. I’m writing a book, but I just can’t seem to get past the first 10 paragraph. How do I focus my intent?

A lot of writers struggle with discipline. We get stuck and wander away from a project, we get lured away by some other idea, or life just gets in the way. The only way to focus…is to focus. Force yourself to do the work. I’ve known a lot of writers who got good results by adding writing to their daily schedule. Every day, at the same time, you sit down, and that’s your writing time. It could be twenty minutes or it could be two hours. And you do the work.

Thanks for the ideas. Given the current pandemic, being creative is something I need to look at more to try and get some additional income. Have published one collection of short stories but needing to do more.

You’re welcome, and good luck with your creative efforts!

In the past I have self published a poetry book people can put in their cards etc and also a book of children’s stories with Activities through Blurb.com I am writing a novel based on truth now. All the best to everyone in their writing. Regards Madonna Weaver

Thanks for sharing some of the opportunities you’ve carved out for yourself. These are great!

I have a creative writing career that I would like to add to your list. What about a Technical Writer? We have two technical writers employed in our company and I chat with them on a daily basis. It is a great job with above-average earning potential. Thanks for allowing me to post here.

That’s a great writing job, but it’s technical, not creative. Creative writing encompasses fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. Great career though!

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20 Creative Writing Jobs for Graduates (+ Entry-Level Positions)

Being passionate about creative writing hasn’t always been associated with a stable career path, but that’s not to say that there aren’t any opportunities out there to bring well-written stories into your job. In fact, we’re here to talk about 20 different creative writing jobs — 20 professions that let the storyteller in you shine! We’ll discuss the industries, entry level jobs, and potential income for each job below.

When it comes to creative writing, the first thing that pops up in our mind is books! While writing is the obvious option (and we’ll cover that later on in the post), most writers choose to work in one of the following positions in the publishing industry to gain financial stability first.

❗ Note: The “per book” rates below are made with 50,000-60,000 word manuscripts in mind.

1. Ghostwriter

👨🏽‍💼 Entry level positions: freelance writer, ghostwriter, editorial assistant

💰 Potential beginner’s earning: $2,000-$9,000 per book or $0.10-$0.15 per word

If you’re all about creative writing but you’d prefer an upfront payment for your words, then ghostwriting is the job for you! Here’s how it works: an author hires you to help them write their story. It could (and usually is) a memoir or an autobiography which the author doesn't have the time or skills to write themselves. Fiction authors also sometimes use ghostwriters to help them write sequels and satisfy popular demands.

Ghostwriters are freelancers, so you can start by getting some freelance writing gigs. As a beginner, you might start with short-form projects like articles, white papers, website content. Here are some resources, complete with tips from experienced professionals, that might be helpful:

How to Become a Ghostwriter in 6 Essential Steps (+ Tips from Professionals)
How to Start Freelance Writing: 5 Steps to a Soaring Career
How Much Do Ghostwriters Make: The Ultimate Breakdown

👩🏻‍💼 Entry level positions: editorial assistant

💰 Potential beginner’s earning: $25,000-$30,000 per year or $800-$1,000 per book

Writing is actually not all there is to creative writing jobs — if you really love stories and are always finding ways to make a story better, then editing is a suitable profession for you. There are many types of editors: some (like development editors) work more on the plot and theme of the book, and others (like copy editors ) specialize on its language and style.

Editorial assistant jobs are the common first steps to this career path. Entry-level positions are quite competitive in publishing, so you’ll likely need a relevant degree (English Literature, MFA, etc.) to get the job.

Freelancing, as always, is an option, but it can be quite difficult to get clients if you start without any editing experience. Oftentimes, editors start working in-house and later transition to freelance .

Below are some more resources for you if you want to pursue this career path:

How to Become an Editor: A Guide for Beginners
Copyediting Certificates: Do You Need One and Where to Get It?
Editor Salary: Can Your Skills Pay the Bills
Working in Publishing: An Insider's Guide

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3. Proofreader

👨🏼‍💼 Entry level positions: freelance proofreader

💰 Potential beginner’s earning: $20-$30 per hour or $550-$650 per book

Proofreading comes after editing — the proofreader reads the manuscript one final time, after all the revisions are made, to see if any spelling and grammatical errors are missed out. They’re incredibly crucial to the production of a spotless book, so there’s never a shortage of proofreading jobs .

This task is often done on a freelance basis, either by full-time freelancers or by editors who want to take on side jobs. You can specialize in proofreading alone, though most professionals will combine editing and proofreading crafts for better income. As a beginner, opportunities for short-form projects will often be more accessible — stay open-minded about taking them up, but also do some proofreading training to prepare for more exciting gigs.

We’ve also got some resources for this topic for you to check out:

How to Become a Proofreader: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide
How to Choose Your Proofreading Rates

There’s more to journalism than just breaking news on CNN, which means there’s plenty of space for the creative writer in you to flourish in this industry! Let’s take a look at a couple of options you can consider.

4. Columnist

👩🏽‍💼 Entry level positions: fellowships, junior writer/columnist, freelance writer

💰 Potential beginner’s earning: $25,000-$35,000 per year or $100-$300 per piece

If you like creative nonfiction , you probably have already considered becoming a columnist. In fact, you can even be a books columnist! Job options range from book-specific sites like Electric Literature or Literary Hub, to prestigious newspapers like The Guardian or The New Yorker. But that’s not necessarily the only thing you can write about! You can become a columnist in just about any topic, from social issues to entertainment, as long as you’re interested in the niche.

Look out for fellowships and junior writing jobs in newspapers and magazines and get ready to apply! A degree in relevant subjects like Journalism or English Literature is a great advantage, though your ability to follow up on leads, conduct thorough research, and keep up with the latest trends in a certain niche will be carefully assessed. You can also be a contributing writer first to forge a relationship with the editors before going after a full-time position.

👨🏻‍💼 Entry level positions: junior writer, freelance writer

There’s a fine line between a critic and a columnist: critics are usually more academically inclined, and they often work more on the arts than columnists. Columnists cover social issues, sports, entertainment in their more general sense, while critics while home in on a particular piece of art, literature, theatre, or movie to offer expert assessment of it.

Similar to the columnists, you can begin with junior writing positions and freelance gigs, in which you build up a writing portfolio of relevant work. Ideally, critics will be more savvy to the technicalities of whatever subject you critique — be it filmography or literature. In other words, formal training like a bachelor’s degree is a good launch pad.

6. News journalist

👩🏼‍💼 Entry level positions: staff writer/journalist

💰 Potential beginner’s earning: $30,000-$35,000 per year

Writing news articles is different from the writing column pieces: a journalist must maintain an impartial voice and be succinct. Moreover, you’re always looking out for the latest story, whether on social media or on the street (which is where your love for creative writing can come in).

The most common way to get into news journalism is to get a salaried position. You can also apply to internships as well, and there are compensated ones to look out for. What you will need is a degree and some journalist training so that you can use shorthand, know what makes a good story, and know what sources to chase, among other things.

7. Investigative journalist

👨🏽‍💼 Entry level positions: staff writer/journalist

And what if you’re a fan of true crime ? You might find yourself drawn to investigative journalism! You can chase the tail of anything under the sun, from kidnappings to factory production, from local to international events, so long as there’s an uncovered story there. The topic will often be assigned to you by an editor, and you’ll be given some time to collect information and write the article. It’s a slower pace than daily news, but it’s thrilling nonetheless.

Similar to the news path, you’ll likely start off with an internship or a junior writing position. With this job opportunity, you can build a portfolio that demonstrates your ability to peel back the layers of the onion to reveal new insights to a matter. Again, a degree and training in journalism are essential.

Copywriting

Copywriting is writing to sell a product or service, and it could be anything from newsletter emails to slogans to even commercial scripts! There’s definitely a creative element to it, as you’re always looking for a unique and memorable way to capture the attention of consumers. And since it's so rooted in consumption culture, copywriting is definitely a writing career that's in demand!

Below are several types of copywriting jobs you can go into.

8. Technical copywriter

👩🏻‍💼 Entry level positions: technical writer, freelance writer

💰 Potential beginner’s earning: $32,000-$38,000 per year

A technical writer works on instructional materials for manuals, white papers, and other informative pieces of writing. A technical copywriter combines that level of specialty with marketing tactics, thereby focusing on promoting products and services that are a bit more, well, technical. Think electronic companies, software developers, repair and maintenance services.

Ideally, you’d have some education or experience in technical sectors (i.e. IT, engineering, finance). That way, you won’t take too much time to familiarize yourself with the jargon, and employers are more likely to hire you. You can also begin with technical writing, if you don’t mind working on material that’s a bit less creative.

9. Advertising copywriter

👨🏼‍💼 Entry level positions: junior copywriter, communications copywriter

For a more creative writing job, you can go for advertising. This often involves a lot of brainstorming with the creative team of your agency to come up with advertisement campaigns that will leave a mark. When working on this you can write all kinds of content, from slogans to image copies to web content.

Having a bachelor’s degree in marketing or an essay-based discipline is usually beneficial if you’re looking for this kind of job. You can work for a big brand, which will constantly be needing new content, or you can work for a marketing agency, tailoring your work to every client.

10. PR copywriter

👩🏽‍💼 Entry level positions: junior copywriter

Public relations (PR) is, simply put, the art of building a good reputation, whether that’s for an individual or a brand. You’ll work on press releases, report and presentation writing, material for internal and external communications to present your client’s motivation and direction.

For this kind of job, the precision of your language and your ability to stay up to date with the competitors will be important. A degree in communications or business administration are a plus point. And as is often the case in most writing jobs, the ability to find the human story behind everything will be your best tool.

Content Marketing

Nowadays, traditional marketing on TV, billboards, and posters are only a part of the industry, the other is all about online content. And with so many things zooming about on the Internet, every company will be looking for the most creative person to help them stand out. Which means you get plenty of opportunities to be imaginative, working on website content, blog posts, social media posts, and even videos.

11. Social media manager

👨🏻‍💼 Entry level positions: assistant/junior/freelance social media specialist

💰 Potential beginner’s earning: $20-$30 per hour or $30,000-$35,000 per year

With our evermore online world, social media-related jobs definitely is a writing career that's in demand. So many things can happen on social media — you might very well go viral overnight! The challenge is getting there. As a social media manager, you get to be the voice of the company, interacting with customers in a friendly, casual way, while also learning their habits and preferences so that you and others on your team can better engage with them.

This is a relatively hands-on job, so experience running a public social media account is the best thing you can have on your CV. A degree in communications can be beneficial, though many job postings don’t require anything specific.

12. Blogger

👩🏼‍💼 Entry level positions: blogger, freelance writer

💰 Potential beginner’s earning: $0.10-$0.15 per word

Blogging is probably something you’re familiar with as a writer — but do you know it can earn you a good penny? By focusing on a specific subject (it can be books , technology, fashion, the freelance life, etc.), you can attract companies who are looking to strengthen their brand awareness and will sponsor you. It’ll take time to build an attractive platform, but it’s definitely possible.

Beyond that, you can write for others as well. There are plenty of websites that promote creative writing jobs all over, so you can sift through them for the suitable ones. No degree requirements for this job, just your skill with a (proverbial) quill!

13. Content creator

👨🏽‍💼 Entry level positions: content marketer

💰 Potential beginner’s earning: $27,000-$34,000 per year

If you’re happy to do a bit of everything, then apply to become a content creator. You’ll also get to collaborate with a team to come up with an overall strategy in this position.

You can work for all kinds of companies in this career. A bachelor’s degree in Marketing, English, Communications are highly relevant, though adjacent, essay-based subjects tend to do the job, too. Brushing up on search engine optimization (SEO) is also wise.

Pop culture, the latest rumors and gossip, interesting observations served on a pretty platter — if any of that sounds interesting to you, you can jump into the media industry. Here are some job options if you want to take this route.

14. Screenwriter

👩🏻‍💼 Entry level positions: assistant/associate writer

💰 Potential beginner’s earning: $20-$30 per hour or $9,000-$15,000 per project

Everyone of us has probably at one point or another thought about entering the film and TV industry, and that career goal is definitely achievable, if you know where to look. A lot of people start with assistant positions to learn the ropes and get an opportunity to work on bigger productions. If you prefer to write from the get-go, you can go for lower-budget projects.

To get one of the assistant positions and put yourself out there, touch up on craft skills like plotting, story structures , character-building to be prepared. No qualifications are specified in most cases.

15. Broadcast journalist

👨🏼‍💼 Entry level positions: staff writer

We’ve covered written news — now comes broadcast news. From televised reports to radio sessions, you can be the writer behind the words that reporters or presenters read out. It’s a fast-paced job that deals with the latest real-life stories, which can be incredibly rewarding, even if it’s not explicitly creative.

Many broadcast journalists work project by project (unless it’s periodical news), almost like a freelancer. You’ll still need to have all the skills necessary to put together a good news story, so some journalist training will be beneficial.

16. Podcaster

👩🏻‍💼 Entry level positions: assistant/associate writer or producer

💰 Potential beginner’s earning: $18-$25 per hour, or $26,000-$32,000 per year

Along the same lines as a broadcast journalist is the job of a podcaster. This is a bit more topical than journalism, and you can really home into certain fields and explore it in depth. Another special thing about podcasters is they usually host the shows, too! So if you’re confident about your voice, and about interviewing others, there’s no reason not to try this out.

As with screenwriting, the route to get into this sector can be a little bit challenging, since it’s often a case of catching an opportunity from the right people at the right time. Which is why assistant jobs are a strong start.

And finally, we arrive at the section that hopeful writers often dream about more than anything else. Publishing a book is not easy, it requires not just time and effort but also finances, if only to keep you afloat while completing the manuscript. That said, it’s possible to do it on the side with another full-time job, as is the case for most published writers.

The cool thing about this career is that you are your own boss — i.e. there are no entry level positions. You are an author the day you call yourself one.

17. Short story writer

Short stories are charming in their own right, and with the booming literary magazine sphere , there’s no shortage of space to get your words out there into the world. Publishing an anthology with a publisher is also an option but it’s harder — you often need to have an established career first.

In any case, most magazines aim to have enough funds to pay their contributors. Small ones can pay $15-$20 per story, bigger ones $100-$200. You can also enter writing contests to win higher prizes.

18. Novelist

Being a novelist comes with the difficulty of having the time and finances to write a full draft before you can propose it to publishers, or even publish it yourself. It’s a long commitment, and it doesn’t guarantee a payoff. If it does get printed, a book deal can get you an advance in the $5,000-$15,000 range. If you self-publish, what you get depends on how well you market your books — emphasis on the plural noun!

That said, it’s not impossible. We’ve got a whole post on how to become a novelist here if you want some pointers from famous writers like Anne Lamott and Zadie Smith!

19. Nonfiction author

Who says creative writing jobs have to be all about fiction? Creative nonfiction is a growing field that’s always welcoming new stories. From memoirs and biographies to true crime, from self-help to essay collections, you can focus on many different topics with this option.

The nice thing about it all is that unlike fiction writers, you can pitch your book proposal to publishers before you complete a whole manuscript for nonfiction titles, meaning you can be guaranteed some kind of results before you start writing. The advance amount is similar to that for novels.

And last but not least, you can become a poet! Poets tell stories with rhythm and rich imagery, and not just on paper but also with their voice. Performing poetry is one of the special advantages that comes with this form of writing. Not only does it let you and the audience experience in a new way, it’s also a great opportunity to grow as an artist.

On top of that, you can also dabble in other industries (advertising, music producers…) as a lyricist. As it’s a gig-based employment, you probably want to diversify your work portfolio to make sure there’s always something you can work on. The rates are usually similar to that of a ghostwriter.

And voila, that’s the end to our master list of creative writing jobs! Hopefully, there’s something to help you passion live on among this many options.

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Some questions to start thinking about while you’re still at VT: do you love teaching? Have you been able to carve out time to write—especially in your second year, when you’re teaching 2 courses in one semester? Are there things that make you more excited than teaching?

The academic job market is notoriously difficult (the adjective that Natasha Saje used in a 2010 article for AWP was “dismal”). If you do not feel absolutely called to teach, if there is anything else that you can see yourself doing, you should do it. If you doubt the fact that the market is difficult, do a quick search for articles over at the AWP Job Listings Career Advice section, The Chronicle of Higher Education , or even the New York Times. Take a quick look at the Creative Writing Job Wiki from last year (link below) to see what qualifications the folks who did get jobs had. Ask writers you know how long it took them to get a stable, tenure-track job, even with good publications, awards, and multiple degrees.

Aside from publishing a lot in top-tier publications, or placing a manuscript with a press, there are various ways to make yourselves more attractive as job candidates. In your time at VT, you can develop a secondary specialty (via your coursework) in a specific area of literature, or in a creative writing genre other than your main genre (e.g. playwriting, CNF, new media CW, etc.). Many MFA students are going back to school, too: to PhD programs in creative writing, literature, rhetoric and composition; to PhD programs in other fields entirely; or to MFA programs in a second genre. See the More School page for more on this.

If you are contemplating academia, another thing to keep in mind is your geography—to truly go on the academic job market and give yourself the best possible chance to get a job, you’ll need to be willing to abdicate control over your geography. For students with family obligations, this might not always be possible.

Online Job Listings (Academic)

AWP Job Listings (MFA students: many of you have access to this through your MFA programs with institutional AWP accounts that give you free membership)
Job Listings at The Chronicle of Higher Education
MLA Job Information List - The primary source for national jobs in literature, writing and composition. You no longer need a login and password to access these (hallelujah!).
The Chronicle of Higher Education Job Listings - this lists all jobs in academia, but you can set up a search with key words like “creative writing” and “poetry” and have the system send you email alerts for new listings.
H-rhetor Job Guide - specializes in Composition and Rhetoric openings. Frequently updated.
Creative Writing Job Wiki - user-created, and community-maintained, this usually has all of the most recent CW jobs listed, including fellowships. There is a new wiki for each year. There is also a Q&A section, and various other useful parts to the wiki that allow job-seekers to call on each other for information, advice, and assistance. Here is the 2021 CW Job Wiki and the 2022 CW Job Wiki .

Articles on the State of the Field

“ At Colleges, Humanities Job Outlook Gets Bleaker ,” Tamar Lewin (17 Dec 2009, NYT ), though keep in mind this has been going on since the 1990’s, if not before. Here’s an article from a 1999 issue of The Chronicle on “ The Job Market for Creative Writing Faculty .”
AWP publishes its annual Job Market Report here , in their Career Advice section, which has good articles on employment in general, as well as the academic job market.
“ The Creative Writing Job Market 2011-12 “ - Roxanne Gay at HTMLGiant musing on the CW job market and the wiki.
“ The Afternoon I Decided to Leave Academe—and What Happened Next ,” L. Maren Wood (8 Aug 2013, The Chronicle of Higher Education ):

Articles that Offer Advice

“ The CV Doctor: CV for an M.F.A. ” - Sample cv for an MFA, and advice at The Chronicle of Higher Education (26 Sept 2003).
Author and long-time teacher Lee Martin has two great blog posts that offer post-MFA advice: “ Post-MFA Advice “ and ” Post-MFA Advice: Part Two .”
“ The ‘Shadow Resume’: A Career Tip for Grad Students ,” Adam Kotsko (9 Aug 2013, Slate.com)

Helpful Books

Graduate Study for the Twenty-First Century: How to Build an Academic Career in the Humanities , Gregory Semenza
So What Are You Going to Do With That?: A Guide for M.A.’s and Ph.D’s Seeking Careers Outside the Academy , Susan Elizabeth Basalia
Don’t Go Back to School : A Handbook for Learning Anything , Kio Stark
Surviving Your Academic Job Hunt: Advice for Humanities PhDs , by Kathryn Hume (tips on cv’s, cover letters, etc.)

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What is Creative Writing? A Key Piece of the Writer’s Toolbox

Not all writing is the same and there’s a type of writing that has the ability to transport, teach, and inspire others like no other.

Creative writing stands out due to its unique approach and focus on imagination. Here’s how to get started and grow as you explore the broad and beautiful world of creative writing!

What is Creative Writing?

Creative writing is a form of writing that extends beyond the bounds of regular professional, journalistic, academic, or technical forms of literature. It is characterized by its emphasis on narrative craft, character development, and the use of literary tropes or poetic techniques to express ideas in an original and imaginative way.

Creative writing can take on various forms such as:

short stories
screenplays

It’s a way for writers to express their thoughts, feelings, and ideas in a creative, often symbolic, way . It’s about using the power of words to transport readers into a world created by the writer.

5 Key Characteristics of Creative Writing

Creative writing is marked by several defining characteristics, each working to create a distinct form of expression:

1. Imagination and Creativity: Creative writing is all about harnessing your creativity and imagination to create an engaging and compelling piece of work. It allows writers to explore different scenarios, characters, and worlds that may not exist in reality.

2. Emotional Engagement: Creative writing often evokes strong emotions in the reader. It aims to make the reader feel something — whether it’s happiness, sorrow, excitement, or fear.

3. Originality: Creative writing values originality. It’s about presenting familiar things in new ways or exploring ideas that are less conventional.

4. Use of Literary Devices: Creative writing frequently employs literary devices such as metaphors, similes, personification, and others to enrich the text and convey meanings in a more subtle, layered manner.

5. Focus on Aesthetics: The beauty of language and the way words flow together is important in creative writing. The aim is to create a piece that’s not just interesting to read, but also beautiful to hear when read aloud.

Remember, creative writing is not just about producing a work of art. It’s also a means of self-expression and a way to share your perspective with the world. Whether you’re considering it as a hobby or contemplating a career in it, understanding the nature and characteristics of creative writing can help you hone your skills and create more engaging pieces .

For more insights into creative writing, check out our articles on creative writing jobs and what you can do with a creative writing degree and is a degree in creative writing worth it .

Styles of Creative Writing

To fully understand creative writing , you must be aware of the various styles involved. Creative writing explores a multitude of genres, each with its own unique characteristics and techniques.

Poetry is a form of creative writing that uses expressive language to evoke emotions and ideas. Poets often employ rhythm, rhyme, and other poetic devices to create pieces that are deeply personal and impactful. Poems can vary greatly in length, style, and subject matter, making this a versatile and dynamic form of creative writing.

Short Stories

Short stories are another common style of creative writing. These are brief narratives that typically revolve around a single event or idea. Despite their length, short stories can provide a powerful punch, using precise language and tight narrative structures to convey a complete story in a limited space.

Novels represent a longer form of narrative creative writing. They usually involve complex plots, multiple characters, and various themes. Writing a novel requires a significant investment of time and effort; however, the result can be a rich and immersive reading experience.

Screenplays

Screenplays are written works intended for the screen, be it television, film, or online platforms. They require a specific format, incorporating dialogue and visual descriptions to guide the production process. Screenwriters must also consider the practical aspects of filmmaking, making this an intricate and specialized form of creative writing.

If you’re interested in this style, understanding creative writing jobs and what you can do with a creative writing degree can provide useful insights.

Writing for the theater is another specialized form of creative writing. Plays, like screenplays, combine dialogue and action, but they also require an understanding of the unique dynamics of the theatrical stage. Playwrights must think about the live audience and the physical space of the theater when crafting their works.

Each of these styles offers unique opportunities for creativity and expression. Whether you’re drawn to the concise power of poetry, the detailed storytelling of novels, or the visual language of screenplays and plays, there’s a form of creative writing that will suit your artistic voice. The key is to explore, experiment, and find the style that resonates with you.

For those looking to spark their creativity, our article on creative writing prompts offers a wealth of ideas to get you started.

Importance of Creative Writing

Understanding what is creative writing involves recognizing its value and significance. Engaging in creative writing can provide numerous benefits – let’s take a closer look.

Developing Creativity and Imagination

Creative writing serves as a fertile ground for nurturing creativity and imagination. It encourages you to think outside the box, explore different perspectives, and create unique and original content. This leads to improved problem-solving skills and a broader worldview , both of which can be beneficial in various aspects of life.

Through creative writing, one can build entire worlds, create characters, and weave complex narratives, all of which are products of a creative mind and vivid imagination. This can be especially beneficial for those seeking creative writing jobs and what you can do with a creative writing degree .

Enhancing Communication Skills

Creative writing can also play a crucial role in honing communication skills. It demands clarity, precision, and a strong command of language. This helps to improve your vocabulary, grammar, and syntax, making it easier to express thoughts and ideas effectively .

Moreover, creative writing encourages empathy as you often need to portray a variety of characters from different backgrounds and perspectives. This leads to a better understanding of people and improved interpersonal communication skills.

Exploring Emotions and Ideas

One of the most profound aspects of creative writing is its ability to provide a safe space for exploring emotions and ideas. It serves as an outlet for thoughts and feelings , allowing you to express yourself in ways that might not be possible in everyday conversation.

Writing can be therapeutic, helping you process complex emotions, navigate difficult life events, and gain insight into your own experiences and perceptions. It can also be a means of self-discovery , helping you to understand yourself and the world around you better.

So, whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out, the benefits of creative writing are vast and varied. For those interested in developing their creative writing skills, check out our articles on creative writing prompts and how to teach creative writing . If you’re considering a career in this field, you might find our article on is a degree in creative writing worth it helpful.

4 Steps to Start Creative Writing

Creative writing can seem daunting to beginners, but with the right approach, anyone can start their journey into this creative field. Here are some steps to help you start creative writing .

1. Finding Inspiration

The first step in creative writing is finding inspiration . Inspiration can come from anywhere and anything. Observe the world around you, listen to conversations, explore different cultures, and delve into various topics of interest.

Reading widely can also be a significant source of inspiration. Read different types of books, articles, and blogs. Discover what resonates with you and sparks your imagination.

For structured creative prompts, visit our list of creative writing prompts to get your creative juices flowing.

Editor’s Note : When something excites or interests you, stop and take note – it could be the inspiration for your next creative writing piece.

2. Planning Your Piece

Once you have an idea, the next step is to plan your piece . Start by outlining:

the main points

Remember, this can serve as a roadmap to guide your writing process. A plan doesn’t have to be rigid. It’s a flexible guideline that can be adjusted as you delve deeper into your writing. The primary purpose is to provide direction and prevent writer’s block.

3. Writing Your First Draft

After planning your piece, you can start writing your first draft . This is where you give life to your ideas and breathe life into your characters.

Don’t worry about making it perfect in the first go. The first draft is about getting your ideas down on paper . You can always refine and polish your work later. And if you don’t have a great place to write that first draft, consider a journal for writing .

4. Editing and Revising Your Work

The final step in the creative writing process is editing and revising your work . This is where you fine-tune your piece, correct grammatical errors, and improve sentence structure and flow.

Editing is also an opportunity to enhance your storytelling . You can add more descriptive details, develop your characters further, and make sure your plot is engaging and coherent.

Remember, writing is a craft that improves with practice . Don’t be discouraged if your first few pieces don’t meet your expectations. Keep writing, keep learning, and most importantly, enjoy the creative process.

For more insights on creative writing, check out our articles on how to teach creative writing or creative writing activities for kids.

Tips to Improve Creative Writing Skills

Understanding what is creative writing is the first step. But how can one improve their creative writing skills? Here are some tips that can help.

Read Widely

Reading is a vital part of becoming a better writer. By immersing oneself in a variety of genres, styles, and authors, one can gain a richer understanding of language and storytelling techniques . Different authors have unique voices and methods of telling stories, which can serve as inspiration for your own work. So, read widely and frequently!

Practice Regularly

Like any skill, creative writing improves with practice. Consistently writing — whether it be daily, weekly, or monthly — helps develop your writing style and voice . Using creative writing prompts can be a fun way to stimulate your imagination and get the words flowing.

Attend Writing Workshops and Courses

Formal education such as workshops and courses can offer structured learning and expert guidance. These can provide invaluable insights into the world of creative writing, from understanding plot development to character creation. If you’re wondering is a degree in creative writing worth it, these classes can also give you a taste of what studying creative writing at a higher level might look like .

Joining Writing Groups and Communities

Being part of a writing community can provide motivation, constructive feedback, and a sense of camaraderie. These groups often hold regular meetings where members share their work and give each other feedback. Plus, it’s a great way to connect with others who share your passion for writing.

Seeking Feedback on Your Work

Feedback is a crucial part of improving as a writer. It offers a fresh perspective on your work, highlighting areas of strength and opportunities for improvement. Whether it’s from a writing group, a mentor, or even friends and family, constructive criticism can help refine your writing .

Start Creative Writing Today!

Remember, becoming a proficient writer takes time and patience. So, don’t be discouraged by initial challenges. Keep writing, keep learning, and most importantly, keep enjoying the process. Who knows, your passion for creative writing might even lead to creative writing jobs and what you can do with a creative writing degree .

Happy writing!

Brooks Manley

Creative Primer is a resource on all things journaling, creativity, and productivity. We’ll help you produce better ideas, get more done, and live a more effective life.

My name is Brooks. I do a ton of journaling, like to think I’m a creative (jury’s out), and spend a lot of time thinking about productivity. I hope these resources and product recommendations serve you well. Reach out if you ever want to chat or let me know about a journal I need to check out!

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