2. Duties Duties Writers and authors develop original fiction and nonfiction for books, magazines, trade journals, online publications, company newsletters, radio and television broadcasts, motion pictures, and advertisements. Writers and authors develop original fiction and nonfiction for books, magazines, trade journals, online publications, company newsletters, radio and television broadcasts, motion pictures, and advertisements. Creative writers, poets, and lyricists, including novelists, playwrights, and screenwriters, create original works—such as prose, poems, plays, and song lyrics—for publication or performance. Creative writers, poets, and lyricists, including novelists, playwrights, and screenwriters, create original works—such as prose, poems, plays, and song lyrics—for publication or performance. The hours are usually quite long and erratic. The job can be stressful in terms of juggling projects. The hours are usually quite long and erratic. The job can be stressful in terms of juggling projects.

3.  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.

4.  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.

5.  During 2002, there were approximately 19,510 Editors employed in NY.  It is estimated that in 2012 there will be 19,420 employed in New York. This represents a decrease of minus nine jobs each year, and a total of 472 job openings each year.

6.  These days most writers are not only based in current events and news, but I feel that nowadays many writers are branching off and doing more personal work.  Writers are finding their own niche and are being given the opportunity to make a name for themselves as well as an individual style.

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

8.  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.

9. The campus is located at the corner of Columbus (Ninth) Avenue and West 60th Street The campus is located at the corner of Columbus (Ninth) Avenue and West 60th Street Fordham University offers a great deal of majors and focuses mainly on liberal arts and is known widely for its fine and performing arts. Fordham University offers a great deal of majors and focuses mainly on liberal arts and is known 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 the Natural Sciences Two courses each in History, Social Sciences, and 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 Choices A capstone Senior Seminar in Values and Moral Choices

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

11.  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.

12.  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 University Lincoln Center 113 W. 60th St New York, NY 10023  Fordham University Rose Hill Campus 441 E. Fordham Rd. Bronx, NY 10458  Fordham University Law School 140 W. 62nd Street New York, NY 10023  Marymount College 100 Marymount Ave. Tarrytown, NY 10591 Katie Fraser Prize in Comparative Literature Katie 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.

13.  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.