Curriculum:
Creative writing courses
English literature courses
Writing workshops or retreats
Editing and proofreading courses
Websites with resources:
The Writer’s Digest: https://www.writersdigest.com/
The Creative Penn: https://www.thecreativepenn.com/
National Novel Writing Month: https://nanowrimo.org/
Writing Excuses: https://writingexcuses.com/
Best companies to work for:
Random House
HarperCollins
Simon & Schuster
Penguin Random House
Responsibilities:
Writing and editing manuscripts
Collaborating with editors and publishers
Promoting and marketing books
Researching and developing new ideas for novels
Tips and tricks:
Keep a daily writing schedule
Join a writing group or workshop for feedback and support
Stay up to date with current trends in the publishing industry
Don’t be afraid to ask for help or advice from more experienced writers
Questions the candidate should be able to answer:
How do you come up with ideas for your novels?
How do you structure your writing process?
What are some techniques you use to develop your characters and plot?
How do you handle writer’s block or creative blocks?