- Authors is someone who writes books
- They may write fiction, facts, real life events, etc...
- 👉 In simple words: Authors create books and stories for people to read.
Author
What Do They Do?
🎓 How to Become an Author
The courses to pursue this career are given below :
After 10th, you can start learning creative writing, storytelling, and basic publishing skills through certificate courses.
Creative Writing for Beginners
Duration: 2 to 3 Months
Eligibility: Class 10 pass
Entrance Exam: Direct admission
Certificate in Creative Writing
Duration: 6 Weeks
Eligibility: Class 10 pass
Entrance Exam: Direct admission
Note: Most beginner writing courses after 10th do not require entrance exams.
After 12th, you can study creative writing, literature, and publishing through degree or diploma courses.
B.A. (Hons) in English with Creative Writing
Duration: 3 to 4 Years
Eligibility: 10+2 pass
Entrance Exam: University entrance / CUET UG/ merit-based / Personal Interview
Diploma in Creative Writing in English
Duration: 1 Year
Eligibility: 10+2 pass
Entrance Exam: Direct admission
B.A. in Literary and Cultural Studies
Duration: 3 to 4 Years
Eligibility: 10+2 pass
Entrance Exam: FEAT / CUET UG / SAT
📝 Exam Details
(Click on the exam name to see full details)
University Entrance FEAT CUET-UG SAT Personal InterviewNote: Admission criteria, eligibility and entrance requirements vary by institution. Please check the official website of the college or university for specific details.
After graduation, you can specialize in creative writing, publishing, and advanced literary studies.
M.A. in English (Creative Writing)
Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree
Entrance Exam: University entrance or portfolio review
PG Diploma in Creative Writing
Duration: 1 Year
Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree
Entrance Exam: Merit-based admission
Certificate in Creative writing
Duration: 3 to 6 Months
Eligibility: Graduate / Working professional
Entrance Exam: Interview or writing sample review
📝 Exam Details
(Click on the exam name to see full details)
University Entrance Exam Portfolio Review Writing ReviewNote: Advanced writing programs may require writing samples, interviews, or portfolio reviews.
To help students learn storytelling, fiction writing, editing, and publishing from home, here are some popular online writing courses.
Creative Writing Specialization
Duration: 1 to 3 Months
Eligibility: Open to all
Provider: Wesleyan University via Coursera
Complete Creative Writing: All Genres
Duration: 12 Hours
Eligibility: Beginner level
Provider: Udemy
Write Your First Novel
Duration: Self-paced
Eligibility: Open to all
Provider: Michigan State University via Coursera
Neil Gaiman Teaches Storytelling
Duration: 5 Hours
Eligibility: Open to all
Provider: MasterClass
Note: Online writing courses help students improve storytelling, character creation, editing, and publishing skills from beginner to advanced level.
Note:
(Age limits, marks, and admission process may vary depending on the college or state.
Below are some colleges that offer these courses.
These courses are available in many colleges and universities across India. You can choose colleges based on your location, budget, and entrance exams.)
🏛️ Colleges offering these courses in India
(Tap on a college to view the details)After Class 10
British Council India Internshala Academy Sri Aurobindo Centre for Arts and Creativity (SACAC), DelhiAfter Class 12
Christ University, Bengaluru / Delhi NCR Manipal University, Jaipur Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Delhi Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL), Pune Alliance University, BengaluruSTEP 1
Imagine you are working as an author.
STEP 2
You start thinking about a new story, book, or article.
STEP 3
You create characters, ideas, and story plots.
STEP 4
Sometimes you research topics before writing.
STEP 5
You start writing chapters, scenes, or articles.
STEP 6
Finally, you publish the work as a book or an article.
STEP 7
If this excites you, this career may suit you.
Where do Authors work? (Job Roles + Growth)
Authors work in : Publishing companies, Book publishing houses, Newspapers and magazines, Media companies, Educational organisations, Digital publishing platforms, and as Independent or freelance writers.
🟢 Beginner Roles
Content Writer
After Certificate / Diploma
Writes online articles and blog posts for brands.
Junior Copywriter
After Diploma / B.A
Writes short text for social media and advertisements.
Creative Writing Intern
After 12th / Beginner Course
Helps proofread drafts and research story ideas.
🔵 Mid-Level Roles
Novelist / Author
After B.A / Writing Experience
Creates, writes, and publishes full-length books.
Senior Scriptwriter
After Media / Film Writing Experience
Writes scripts for videos, podcasts, and shows.
Narrative Designer
After Game Writing / Creative Writing
Writes stories and character dialogue for video games.
🟣 Advanced Roles
Chief Editor
After Journalism / Publishing Experience
Manages the writing team and approves final books.
Head of Content Strategy
After Marketing / Content Experience
Plans the brand's long-term goals for all written content.
Lead Ghostwriter
After Advanced Writing Experience
Writes books and speeches on behalf of famous people.
Self-Publishing Platforms
They let you sell eBooks worldwide on Amazon KDP.
Global Freelance Markets
They connect you with international clients on Upwork.
International Remote Roles
They let you work from India for foreign companies.
Global Storytelling Hubs
They open paths to write for international gaming studios.
(Click Yes or No for each question)
1. Would you like to create stories, articles, or blogs someday?
2. Would you like to share your thoughts and ideas?
3. Have you ever thought about writing a book?
4. Imagine you are working as an Author and want to write a storybook for children. You think of a story, create the characters, and write what happens to them. You write the story chapter by chapter and make sure it is interesting and easy to understand. Finally, the book is published and children start reading the story you wrote. Do you like this type of work?
5. A magazine wants you to write an article about how social media affects students. You collect information about the topic and write the article in simple language. You make the article interesting to read. Finally, the article is published in the magazine and many people starts read it. Do you like this type of work?