Today, Oct 20th, is the US National Day on Writing– a day devoted to the importance, joy, and evolution of writing! As literacy researcher Deborah Brandt explains in the video below, “Writing is the work of our time.”
And she should know— Brandt studies writing in the world beyond the classroom and has documented the rise of writing as a dominant form of labor across industries. Influenced by industry shifts (from manufacturing things to manufacturing services, knowledge, information, and data) and the digital revolution, more and more professionals require the skills to write clearly, effectively, and with purpose. Professional Writing skills are in demand now more than ever. Watch the video below to see what concerns this raises for people who must learn to put their ideas into words for others:
Interested in developing the skills to lead the way as a writing and communication specialist in your field? Learn more about our fully online MS in Professional Writing program and how we prepare our graduates for active writing careers across industries by visiting: http://www.sps.nyu.edu/academics/departments/humanities-arts-and-writing/academics/ms-in-professional-writing.html
Whether you’re a working journalist, an aspiring fiction writer, or just someone who wants to brush up on grammar rules, our Career Advancement program is another great way to improve your skills! Our remaining Fall courses include:
Fiction Writing One-Day Workshop
Up Close and Personal: Your Story in 2 Pages
Query Letters: How to Sell Your Writing