DutiesDuties Writers and authorsWriters and authors develop develop

original fiction and nonfiction original fiction and nonfiction for books, magazines, trade for books, magazines, trade journals, online publications, journals, online publications, company newsletters, radio company newsletters, radio and television broadcasts, and television broadcasts, motion pictures, and motion pictures, and advertisements. advertisements.

Creative writers, poets, and Creative writers, poets, and lyricists,lyricists, including novelists, including novelists, playwrights, and playwrights, and screenwriters,screenwriters, create original create original works—such as prose, works—such as prose, poems, plays, and song poems, plays, and song lyrics—for publication or lyrics—for publication or performance. performance.

The hours are usually quite The hours are usually quite long and erratic. The job long and erratic. The job can be stressful in terms of can be stressful in terms of juggling projects.juggling projects.

One must be able to work both in a group as well as by themselves. Many times there will be projects that require knowledge of the internet and various computer programs.Communication skills play a major role in this career because sometimes a journalist may need to interview others.

I feel that I have excellent communication skills, but I need to further develop my ability to work in groups because I have the tendency to remain quiet and not voice my true opinion.

A college degree generally is required for a position as a writer or editor. Although some employers look for a broad liberal arts background, most prefer to hire people with degrees in communications, journalism, or English.

For those who specialize in a particular area, such as fashion, business, or law, additional background in the chosen field is expected. Knowledge of a second language is helpful for some positions.

During 2002, there During 2002, there were approximately were approximately

19,510 Editors 19,510 Editors employed in NY.employed in NY.

It is estimated that in It is estimated that in 2012 there will be 2012 there will be

19,420  employed in 19,420  employed in New York. This New York. This

represents a decrease represents a decrease of minus nine jobs of minus nine jobs

each year, and a total each year, and a total of 472 job openings of 472 job openings

each year.each year.

These days most writers are not These days most writers are not only based in current events and only based in current events and news, but I feel that nowadays many news, but I feel that nowadays many writers are branching off and doing writers are branching off and doing more personal work. more personal work.

Writers are finding their own niche Writers are finding their own niche and are being given the opportunity and are being given the opportunity to make a name for themselves as to make a name for themselves as well as an individual style.well as an individual style.

Median annual earnings for salaried writers Median annual earnings for salaried writers and authors were $44,350 in May 2004. The and authors were $44,350 in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $31,720 and middle 50 percent earned between $31,720 and $62,930. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $62,930. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $23,330, and the highest 10 percent earned $23,330, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $91,260. Median annual earnings more than $91,260. Median annual earnings were $54,410 in advertising and related services were $54,410 in advertising and related services and $37,010 in newspaper, periodical, book, and and $37,010 in newspaper, periodical, book, and directory publishers. directory publishers.

Median annual earnings for salaried editors were $43,890 in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $33,130 and $58,850. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $25,780, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $80,020. Median annual earnings of those working for newspaper, periodical, book, and directory publishers were $43,620.

Based on the research that I performed, this career would suit me to the ground. My expression of self would be necessary throughout all aspects of this career. I have always loved doing things that force me to present myself in one way or another.

I learned from the chapter work that I an quite comfortable with where I find myself in most areas especially school at this point in time. I feel that I am at the highest point on the pyramid that I have ever been.

The campus is located at the corner of Columbus The campus is located at the corner of Columbus (Ninth) Avenue and West 60th Street (Ninth) Avenue and West 60th Street

Fordham University offers a great deal of majors Fordham University offers a great deal of majors and focuses mainly on liberal arts and is known and focuses mainly on liberal arts and is known widely for its fine and performing arts. widely for its fine and performing arts.

Core Curriculum is as follows:Core Curriculum is as follows: Three courses of English composition and literature Three courses of English composition and literature Two courses of Philosophy and two of Theology Two courses of Philosophy and two of Theology Two courses each in History, Social Sciences, and Two courses each in History, Social Sciences, and

the Natural Sciences the Natural Sciences One course each in Mathematics and the Fine Arts One course each in Mathematics and the Fine Arts Foreign language up to an advanced level Foreign language up to an advanced level Courses on American Pluralism and Global Studies Courses on American Pluralism and Global Studies A capstone Senior Seminar in Values and Moral A capstone Senior Seminar in Values and Moral

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““The Department of The Department of Communication& Media Communication& Media Studies provides its Studies provides its students with a students with a disciplined understanding disciplined understanding of issues in media and of issues in media and society. The program society. The program blends theory and blends theory and professional training to professional training to prepare students for prepare students for advanced study or advanced study or careers in the media.”careers in the media.”

I want to be able to learn about the different ways one can write and yet still be involved in the entertainment industry.

I enjoy film making and writing my own material so maybe a combination of both is a possibility.

I will certainly be keeping Fordham University in mind when I am transferring from Lagcc next Spring. I love that they are located in the heart of Manhattan and that many of the careers that interest be would also be found here in this great city.

Because I am currently a Liberal Arts major, I have an excellent chance of most, if not all of my credits transferring to the four year college of my choice.

Tuition There was no specific price listed on the Fordham University site, but I know it ranges somewhere within $25,000-$30,000 a year with room and board.

Fordham is considered a private Jesuit college and it four different campuses which are :

Fordham UniversityLincoln Center113 W. 60th StNew York, NY 10023

Fordham UniversityRose Hill Campus441 E. Fordham Rd.Bronx, NY 10458

Fordham UniversityLaw School140 W. 62nd StreetNew York, NY 10023

Marymount College100 Marymount Ave. Tarrytown, NY 10591

Katie Fraser Prize in Comparative LiteratureKatie Fraser, a 1989 graduate of Fordham College at Lincoln Center, was an outstanding student in the comparative literature program. She was working toward a doctorate in comparative literature when she passed away in October 1993. This award is made in her honor at graduation for the best thesis in comparative literature.

*This is a scholarship that is offered that may be something that I could one day look into*

Fordham has a study abroad program which offers it’s student the opportunity to study in various English speaking countries which is something I have always wanted to do. I would love to study for at least on seemster in Ireland, where both of my parents are from.

I would surely consider Fordham University as my next college of choice because I believe it to be a very prestigious school where I could accomplish a great deal and yet stay close to home so that I could remain close with my family.

I also feel that I would be able to stay local enough so that I can find the type of job that I am looking to receive.

Graduation from Fordham University is on my horizon.