Authors and writers (except technical)

Technical writers

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the process of managing the creation, publication, and distribution of print and electronic books and other text products and prepares individuals to manage the editorial, technical, and business aspects of publishing operations. These programs include courses in product planning and design, editing, author relations, business and copyright law, publishing industry operations, contracting and purchasing, product marketing, electronic publishing and commerce, history of publishing, and professional standards and ethics.

Publishing

This instructional program class comprises any program in English language and literature that focuses on the process and techniques of original composition in various literary forms such as the short story, poetry, the novel, and others. These programs include courses in technical and editorial skills, criticism, and the marketing of finished manuscripts.

English creative writing

Writing Master's Degrees

Authors and writers plan, research and write books, scripts, storyboards, plays, essays, speeches and other non-journalistic articles for publication or presentation. They are employed by advertising agencies, governments, large corporations, private consulting firms, publishing firms, multimedia/new-media companies and other establishments, or they may be self-employed.

Technical writers write manuals and specifications for publication or presentation. They are employed by governments, large corporations, private consulting firms, publishing firms, and other establishments, or they may be self-employed.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as an editor in B.C., you may choose to register as a member or student affiliate with the Editors Association of Canada. Student affiliate eligibility is achieved through submission of any document showing the name of the educational institution, applicant's name and a date including the year. 

Editors

Writing Bachelor's Degrees

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[Publishing: Master (MPub)]( https://publishing.sfu.ca/master-of-publishing/)

Publishing: Master (MPub)

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[Children's Literature: Master of Arts (MA) (UBCV)]( https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/graduate-degree-programs/master-of-arts-childrens-literature)

Children's Literature: Master of Arts (MA) (UBCV)

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[Creative Writing (Distance): Master of Fine Arts (MFA) (UBCV)]( https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/graduate-degree-programs/master-of-fine-arts-creative-writing-distance)

Creative Writing (Distance): Master of Fine Arts (MFA) (UBCV)

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[Creative Writing: Master of Fine Arts (MFA) (UBCO)]( https://fccs.ok.ubc.ca/degrees-programs/graduate/fine-arts/)

Creative Writing: Master of Fine Arts (MFA) (UBCO)

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[Creative Writing: Master of Fine Arts (MFA) (UBCV)]( https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/graduate-degree-programs/master-of-fine-arts-creative-writing)

Creative Writing: Master of Fine Arts (MFA) (UBCV)

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[Film Production and Creative Writing: Master of Fine Arts (MFA) (UBCV)]( https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/graduate-degree-programs/master-of-fine-arts-film-production-creative-writing)

Film Production and Creative Writing: Master of Fine Arts (MFA) (UBCV)

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[Writing: Master of Fine Arts (MFA)](https://www.uvic.ca/graduate/programs/graduate-programs/credential-pages/writing-cred/writing-mfa.php)

Educational Path

Writing Master's Degrees

Programs

Careers