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Unlike English or journalism, a writing degree specifically prepares students for a writing career. Depending on the program, students may study grammar, vocabulary, style, syntax, metaphor, tone, and media formats. It is also possible for them to focus on developing skills necessary for a particular job or industry.
A degree in writing can open a number of career doors. Fiction and non-fiction writers typically concentrate on publishing and teaching, while copywriters bring advertising and marketing messages to life. Business writers work within the corporate environment and produce a number of materials including trade articles, company newsletters, sales copy, and employee collateral. Likewise, technical writers create technical and medical documentation such as reports, maintenance manuals, and catalogs.