
Job Description:
A novelist is a writer who specializes in writing long-form fictional stories. The process most novelists follow is first planning out a story, writing the first draft, revising until they have a polished final draft, and finally submitting their finished book for publication. Novelists need to be skilled in writing, researching, self-discipline, editing, self-marketing, and meeting deadlines.1
Median Hourly Wage: $36.442
Job Satisfaction: Not Available
Qualifications:
- Becoming a novelist does not require a formal degree; however, formal education can be extremely beneficial.1
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