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Originate and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements, and other material.
People in this career work in these sectors.
What you can expect to experience while on the job
Employment of writers and authors is projected to grow 4 percent from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 15,200 openings for writers and authors are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
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