Writing Coach

Job Description:

A writing coach instructs people in being better writers. They can help for specific pieces of writing, or just help their general writing ability. Writing coaches are people who tell you how to improve your wording, writing, and similar abilities

average Salary: $39,000-$68,000

Occupational Outlook:

The job growth rate is around 4% from 2022-2032

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Educational Requirements:

There are no formal requirements or qualifications to become a writing coach, however, it is definitely helpful to have experience writing, and some writing coaches have background in writing related fields, said by coachfoundation.com

University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences

Address: 202 Patterson Office Tower

Website: https://www.as.uky.edu/

Information on the Major: https://english.as.uky.edu/english-major

Western Kentucky University

Address: 1906 College Heights Blvd.

Bowling Green, KY

Website: https://www.wku.edu/

Information on the Major: https://www.wku.edu/communication/degrees/comm-studies.php

Virginia Tech

Address: Blacksburg, VA 24061

Website: https://www.vt.edu/

Information on the Major: https://liberalarts.vt.edu/academics/majors-and-minors/creative-writing-major.html

Soft Skills, Characteristics, and/or Abilities Need For This Career:

Coaching skills
Understanding
communication skills
scheduling/time management skills
writing/story knowledge

Software Knowledge Needed For This Career:

Outlook, G-mail, Zoom

Pros and Cons to Choosing This Career

Pros (Positives to this Career)

You could work with and meet many people
you could get to encourage others, help them start good habits, and guide them in becoming better writers
you don't need much education, and your experience can help you.

Cons (Negatives to this Career)

You may have scheduling issues
People may not understand you, or may be stubborn
you may have difficulty or not understand the other person

Typical Working Conditions For This Career:

You would need to work with people, probably travel to get to them, probably be helping people online, and be needed on a regular schedule.

You could work outside or inside, but you would need to agree on a meeting place/method, such as zoom, at a park, in an office, etc

Career Researched By: Torin Jump