Authors and writers (except technical)
Performing, creative and fine arts
NOC 51111
Filmed in 
Kelowna
Brian interviews an author who describes a typical day in her career. She offers advice for those just starting out, noting that you have to be persistent. She also describes some other avenues that authors may take in their career.

What to know

Annual Earnings
$74,393
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
University Degree
Job Openings
(2024-2034)
1,930

Top Skills

Every job calls for a certain set of skills. Knowing those skills is the first step in finding a good career fit.

Here, you will find the 10 most relevant workplace skills. Some are more important to achieving success in a certain career than others. These skills may come naturally to you or you may need to gain them through education, training and experience.

See the list of work-related skills below, ranked in order of importance for this career. Check out the list and see if this career matches your skills—take that first step!

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

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Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

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Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

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Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Learning

Understanding how new information could be used to solve current and future problems in making decisions.

Time Management

Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

Judgment and Decision Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Coordination

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

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