What you may be surprised to know is that it's a growing field, depending on the type of writing you want to do. Writers work in all sorts of settings on a wide variety of projects. Technical and scientific writers are especially in demand. They prepare operating and maintenance manuals, catalogs, parts lists, assembly instructions, sales promotion materials, and project proposals. In many levels of government, writers write grants, speeches, and legislation.
Editors frequently write and almost always review, rewrite, and edit the work of writers.
They make decisions on what the readers might like. In some small businesses, the editor may be responsible for every subject. Editorial assistants assist with the proofreading of materials, page layouts, photographs, and advertising.