{ "batch": "1889-legal-writer-how-to-start", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r1889_legal_writer_how_to_start_writers_education_bachelors", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Writers and Authors (O*NET 27-3043.00): Minimum education to start", "summary": "74% of respondents said a Bachelor's degree is required to perform the job of a Writer or Author.", "body": "74% of respondents said a Bachelor's degree is required to perform the job of a Writer or Author.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor actually says:\n\n“74% responded: Bachelor's degree required”\n\nNote: O*NET Education section for Writers and Authors 27-3043.00", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-3043.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor", "evidence_quote": "74% responded: Bachelor's degree required", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1889-legal-writer-how-to-start", "subject": "Writers and Authors (O*NET 27-3043.00)", "topic": "Minimum education to start", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "O*NET survey data", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1889_legal_writer_how_to_start_writers_jobzone", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Writers and Authors (O*NET 27-3043.00): Job zone / preparation level", "summary": "Writers and Authors are classified in Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed.", "body": "Writers and Authors are classified in Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor actually says:\n\n“Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed”\n\nNote: O*NET Job Zone for Writers and Authors", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-3043.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor", "evidence_quote": "Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1889-legal-writer-how-to-start", "subject": "Writers and Authors (O*NET 27-3043.00)", "topic": "Job zone / preparation level", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "O*NET classification", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1889_legal_writer_how_to_start_writers_wages_median", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Writers and Authors (O*NET 27-3043.00): Wage data", "summary": "Median wages for Writers and Authors in 2025 were $36.98 hourly and $76,910 annual.", "body": "Median wages for Writers and Authors in 2025 were $36.98 hourly and $76,910 annual.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025) $36.98 hourly, $76,910 annual”\n\nNote: O*NET Wages & Employment Trends section citing BLS 2025 wage data", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-3043.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor", "evidence_quote": "Median wages (2025) $36.98 hourly, $76,910 annual", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1889-legal-writer-how-to-start", "subject": "Writers and Authors (O*NET 27-3043.00)", "topic": "Wage data", "applies_to_country": "Us", "applies_to_scope": "BLS 2025 wage data", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1889_legal_writer_how_to_start_writers_openings", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Writers and Authors (O*NET 27-3043.00): Projected job openings", "summary": "11,900 projected job openings are expected for Writers and Authors from 2025 to 2035.", "body": "11,900 projected job openings are expected for Writers and Authors from 2025 to 2035.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor actually says:\n\n“Projected job openings (2025-2035) 11,900”\n\nNote: O*NET Workforce Characteristics section citing BLS 2025-2035 employment projections", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-3043.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor", "evidence_quote": "Projected job openings (2025-2035) 11,900", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1889-legal-writer-how-to-start", "subject": "Writers and Authors (O*NET 27-3043.00)", "topic": "Projected job openings", "applies_to_country": "Us", "applies_to_scope": "BLS employment projections", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1889_legal_writer_how_to_start_writers_jobgrowth", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Writers and Authors (O*NET 27-3043.00): Projected employment growth", "summary": "Projected employment growth for Writers and Authors from 2025 to 2035 is Little or no change.", "body": "Projected employment growth for Writers and Authors from 2025 to 2035 is Little or no change.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor actually says:\n\n“Projected growth (2025-2035) Little or no change”\n\nNote: O*NET Workforce Characteristics section", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-3043.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor", "evidence_quote": "Projected growth (2025-2035) Little or no change", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1889-legal-writer-how-to-start", "subject": "Writers and Authors (O*NET 27-3043.00)", "topic": "Projected employment growth", "applies_to_country": "Us", "applies_to_scope": "BLS employment projections", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1889_legal_writer_how_to_start_editors_education_bachelors", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Editors (O*NET 27-3041.00): Minimum education to start", "summary": "69% of respondents said a Bachelor's degree is required to perform the job of an Editor.", "body": "69% of respondents said a Bachelor's degree is required to perform the job of an Editor.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor actually says:\n\n“69% responded: Bachelor's degree required”\n\nNote: O*NET Education section for Editors 27-3041.00", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-3041.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor", "evidence_quote": "69% responded: Bachelor's degree required", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1889-legal-writer-how-to-start", "subject": "Editors (O*NET 27-3041.00)", "topic": "Minimum education to start", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "O*NET survey data", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1889_legal_writer_how_to_start_editors_jobzone", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Editors (O*NET 27-3041.00): Job zone / preparation level", "summary": "Editors are classified in Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed.", "body": "Editors are classified in Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor actually says:\n\n“Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed”\n\nNote: O*NET Job Zone for Editors", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-3041.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor", "evidence_quote": "Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1889-legal-writer-how-to-start", "subject": "Editors (O*NET 27-3041.00)", "topic": "Job zone / preparation level", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "O*NET classification", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1889_legal_writer_how_to_start_lawyers_education_doctoral", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Lawyers (O*NET 23-1011.00): Minimum education for legal work", "summary": "77% of respondents said a Doctoral degree is required to perform the job of a Lawyer.", "body": "77% of respondents said a Doctoral degree is required to perform the job of a Lawyer.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor actually says:\n\n“77% responded: Doctoral degree required”\n\nNote: O*NET Education section for Lawyers 23-1011.00", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/23-1011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor", "evidence_quote": "77% responded: Doctoral degree required", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1889-legal-writer-how-to-start", "subject": "Lawyers (O*NET 23-1011.00)", "topic": "Minimum education for legal work", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "O*NET survey data", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1889_legal_writer_how_to_start_lawyers_jobzone", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Lawyers (O*NET 23-1011.00): Job zone / preparation level", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Lawyers are classified in Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed.", "body": "Lawyers are classified in Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor actually says:\n\n“Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed”\n\nNote: O*NET Job Zone for Lawyers", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/23-1011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor", "evidence_quote": "Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1889-legal-writer-how-to-start", "subject": "Lawyers (O*NET 23-1011.00)", "topic": "Job zone / preparation level", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "O*NET classification", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "thin_body", "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1889_legal_writer_how_to_start_lawyers_tasks_draft", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Lawyers (O*NET 23-1011.00): Core task -- legal document drafting", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Lawyers prepare, draft, and review legal documents such as wills, deeds, patent applications, mortgages, leases, and contracts.", "body": "Lawyers prepare, draft, and review legal documents such as wills, deeds, patent applications, mortgages, leases, and contracts.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor actually says:\n\n“Prepare, draft, and review legal documents, such as wills, deeds, patent applications, mortgages, leases, and contracts.”\n\nNote: O*NET Tasks section for Lawyers", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/23-1011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor", "evidence_quote": "Prepare, draft, and review legal documents, such as wills, deeds, patent applications, mortgages, leases, and contracts.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1889-legal-writer-how-to-start", "subject": "Lawyers (O*NET 23-1011.00)", "topic": "Core task -- legal document drafting", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "O*NET task data", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "craft.posting" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "thin_body", "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1889_legal_writer_how_to_start_lawyers_summary", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Lawyers (O*NET 23-1011.00): Occupation summary", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Lawyers represent clients in criminal and civil litigation, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions.", "body": "Lawyers represent clients in criminal and civil litigation, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor actually says:\n\n“Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions.”\n\nNote: O*NET Summary for Lawyers", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/23-1011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor", "evidence_quote": "Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1889-legal-writer-how-to-start", "subject": "Lawyers (O*NET 23-1011.00)", "topic": "Occupation summary", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "O*NET summary", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "thin_body", "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1889_legal_writer_how_to_start_lawclerk_education_doctoral", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Judicial Law Clerks (O*NET 23-1012.00): Minimum education for legal clerking", "summary": "52% of respondents said a Doctoral degree is required to perform the job of a Judicial Law Clerk.", "body": "52% of respondents said a Doctoral degree is required to perform the job of a Judicial Law Clerk.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor actually says:\n\n“52% responded: Doctoral degree required”\n\nNote: O*NET Education section for Judicial Law Clerks 23-1012.00", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/23-1012.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor", "evidence_quote": "52% responded: Doctoral degree required", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1889-legal-writer-how-to-start", "subject": "Judicial Law Clerks (O*NET 23-1012.00)", "topic": "Minimum education for legal clerking", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "O*NET survey data", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1889_legal_writer_how_to_start_lawclerk_wages", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Judicial Law Clerks (O*NET 23-1012.00): Wage data", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Median wages for Judicial Law Clerks in 2025 were $31.21 hourly and $64,920 annual.", "body": "Median wages for Judicial Law Clerks in 2025 were $31.21 hourly and $64,920 annual.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025) $31.21 hourly, $64,920 annual”\n\nNote: O*NET Wages & Employment Trends section citing BLS 2025 wage data", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/23-1012.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor", "evidence_quote": "Median wages (2025) $31.21 hourly, $64,920 annual", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1889-legal-writer-how-to-start", "subject": "Judicial Law Clerks (O*NET 23-1012.00)", "topic": "Wage data", "applies_to_country": "Us", "applies_to_scope": "BLS 2025 wage data", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1889_legal_writer_how_to_start_writers_tasks_research", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Writers and Authors (O*NET 27-3043.00): Core task -- research", "summary": "Writers and Authors conduct research to obtain factual information and authentic detail using sources such as newspaper accounts, diaries, and interviews.", "body": "Writers and Authors conduct research to obtain factual information and authentic detail using sources such as newspaper accounts, diaries, and interviews.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor actually says:\n\n“Conduct research to obtain factual information and authentic detail, using sources such as newspaper accounts, diaries, and interviews.”\n\nNote: O*NET Tasks section for Writers and Authors", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-3043.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor", "evidence_quote": "Conduct research to obtain factual information and authentic detail, using sources such as newspaper accounts, diaries, and interviews.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1889-legal-writer-how-to-start", "subject": "Writers and Authors (O*NET 27-3043.00)", "topic": "Core task -- research", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "O*NET task data", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "craft.posting" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1889_legal_writer_how_to_start_editors_tasks_facts", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Editors (O*NET 27-3041.00): Core task -- fact verification", "summary": "Editors verify facts, dates, and statistics using standard reference sources.", "body": "Editors verify facts, dates, and statistics using standard reference sources.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor actually says:\n\n“Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.”\n\nNote: O*NET Tasks section for Editors", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-3041.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor", "evidence_quote": "Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1889-legal-writer-how-to-start", "subject": "Editors (O*NET 27-3041.00)", "topic": "Core task -- fact verification", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "O*NET task data", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1889_legal_writer_how_to_start_bls_writers_entryeducation", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Writers and Authors (BLS OOH): Entry-level education", "summary": "Typical entry-level education for Writers and Authors is a Bachelor's degree.", "body": "Typical entry-level education for Writers and Authors is a Bachelor's degree.\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“[Typical Entry-Level Education](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/writers-and-authors.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-education) | Bachelor's degree”\n\nNote: BLS OOH Writers and Authors page - Quick Facts section", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://r.jina.ai/https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/writers-and-authors.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics", "evidence_quote": "[Typical Entry-Level Education](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/writers-and-authors.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-education) | Bachelor's degree", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1889-legal-writer-how-to-start", "subject": "Writers and Authors (BLS OOH)", "topic": "Entry-level education", "applies_to_country": "Us", "applies_to_scope": "BLS OOH 2025 data", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1889_legal_writer_how_to_start_bls_writers_workexperience", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Writers and Authors (BLS OOH): Work experience required", "summary": "No work experience in a related occupation is needed for Writers and Authors.", "body": "No work experience in a related occupation is needed for Writers and Authors.\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“[Work Experience in a Related Occupation](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/writers-and-authors.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-experience) | None”\n\nNote: BLS OOH Writers and Authors page - Quick Facts section", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://r.jina.ai/https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/writers-and-authors.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics", "evidence_quote": "[Work Experience in a Related Occupation](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/writers-and-authors.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-experience) | None", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1889-legal-writer-how-to-start", "subject": "Writers and Authors (BLS OOH)", "topic": "Work experience required", "applies_to_country": "Us", "applies_to_scope": "BLS OOH 2025 data", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1889_legal_writer_how_to_start_bls_writers_training", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Writers and Authors (BLS OOH): On-the-job training", "summary": "Writers and Authors typically need long-term on-the-job training to attain competency.", "body": "Writers and Authors typically need long-term on-the-job training to attain competency.\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“[On-the-job Training](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/writers-and-authors.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-training) | Long-term on-the-job training”\n\nNote: BLS OOH Writers and Authors page - Quick Facts section", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://r.jina.ai/https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/writers-and-authors.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics", "evidence_quote": "[On-the-job Training](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/writers-and-authors.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-training) | Long-term on-the-job training", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1889-legal-writer-how-to-start", "subject": "Writers and Authors (BLS OOH)", "topic": "On-the-job training", "applies_to_country": "Us", "applies_to_scope": "BLS OOH 2025 data", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1889_legal_writer_how_to_start_bls_writers_jobcount", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Writers and Authors (BLS OOH): Number of jobs", "summary": "Writers and Authors held about 140,300 jobs in 2025.", "body": "Writers and Authors held about 140,300 jobs in 2025.\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“[Number of Jobs, 2025](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/writers-and-authors.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-number-jobs) | 140,300”\n\nNote: BLS OOH Writers and Authors page - Quick Facts section", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://r.jina.ai/https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/writers-and-authors.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics", "evidence_quote": "[Number of Jobs, 2025](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/writers-and-authors.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-number-jobs) | 140,300", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1889-legal-writer-how-to-start", "subject": "Writers and Authors (BLS OOH)", "topic": "Number of jobs", "applies_to_country": "Us", "applies_to_scope": "BLS OOH 2025 data", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1889_legal_writer_how_to_start_bls_writers_joboutlook", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Writers and Authors (BLS OOH): Job outlook percentage", "summary": "Employment of Writers and Authors is projected to show little or no change from 2025 to 2035 (0% growth).", "body": "Employment of Writers and Authors is projected to show little or no change from 2025 to 2035 (0% growth).\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“[Job Outlook, 2025–35](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/writers-and-authors.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-outlook) | 0% (Little or no change)”\n\nNote: BLS OOH Writers and Authors page - Job Outlook section", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://r.jina.ai/https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/writers-and-authors.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics", "evidence_quote": "[Job Outlook, 2025–35](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/writers-and-authors.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-outlook) | 0% (Little or no change)", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1889-legal-writer-how-to-start", "subject": "Writers and Authors (BLS OOH)", "topic": "Job outlook percentage", "applies_to_country": "Us", "applies_to_scope": "BLS OOH 2025 projections", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1889_legal_writer_how_to_start_bls_writers_employmentchange", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Writers and Authors (BLS OOH): Projected employment change", "summary": "Writers and Authors are projected to have an employment change of -500 from 2025 to 2035.", "body": "Writers and Authors are projected to have an employment change of -500 from 2025 to 2035.\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“[Employment Change, 2025–35](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/writers-and-authors.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-emp-change) | -500”\n\nNote: BLS OOH Writers and Authors page - Job Outlook section", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://r.jina.ai/https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/writers-and-authors.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics", "evidence_quote": "[Employment Change, 2025–35](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/writers-and-authors.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-emp-change) | -500", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1889-legal-writer-how-to-start", "subject": "Writers and Authors (BLS OOH)", "topic": "Projected employment change", "applies_to_country": "Us", "applies_to_scope": "BLS OOH 2025 projections", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1889_legal_writer_how_to_start_bls_writers_medianpay", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Writers and Authors (BLS OOH): Median annual wage", "summary": "The median annual wage for Writers and Authors was $76,910 in May 2025.", "body": "The median annual wage for Writers and Authors was $76,910 in May 2025.\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“[2025 Median Pay](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/writers-and-authors.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-wage) | $76,910 per year $36.98 per hour”\n\nNote: BLS OOH Writers and Authors page - Pay section", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://r.jina.ai/https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/writers-and-authors.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics", "evidence_quote": "[2025 Median Pay](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/writers-and-authors.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-wage) | $76,910 per year $36.98 per hour", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1889-legal-writer-how-to-start", "subject": "Writers and Authors (BLS OOH)", "topic": "Median annual wage", "applies_to_country": "Us", "applies_to_scope": "BLS OOH 2025 wage data", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1889_legal_writer_how_to_start_bls_editors_entryeducation", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Editors (BLS OOH): Entry-level education", "summary": "Typical entry-level education for Editors is a Bachelor's degree.", "body": "Typical entry-level education for Editors is a Bachelor's degree.\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“[Typical Entry-Level Education](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/editors.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-education) | Bachelor's degree”\n\nNote: BLS OOH Editors page - Quick Facts section", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://r.jina.ai/https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/editors.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics", "evidence_quote": "[Typical Entry-Level Education](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/editors.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-education) | Bachelor's degree", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1889-legal-writer-how-to-start", "subject": "Editors (BLS OOH)", "topic": "Entry-level education", "applies_to_country": "Us", "applies_to_scope": "BLS OOH 2025 data", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1889_legal_writer_how_to_start_bls_editors_workexperience", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Editors (BLS OOH): Work experience required", "summary": "Editors typically need less than 5 years of work experience in a related occupation.", "body": "Editors typically need less than 5 years of work experience in a related occupation.\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“[Work Experience in a Related Occupation](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/editors.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-experience) | Less than 5 years”\n\nNote: BLS OOH Editors page - Quick Facts section", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://r.jina.ai/https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/editors.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics", "evidence_quote": "[Work Experience in a Related Occupation](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/editors.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-experience) | Less than 5 years", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1889-legal-writer-how-to-start", "subject": "Editors (BLS OOH)", "topic": "Work experience required", "applies_to_country": "Us", "applies_to_scope": "BLS OOH 2025 data", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1889_legal_writer_how_to_start_bls_editors_training", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Editors (BLS OOH): On-the-job training", "summary": "Editors typically need no on-the-job training to attain competency.", "body": "Editors typically need no on-the-job training to attain competency.\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“[On-the-job Training](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/editors.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-training) | None”\n\nNote: BLS OOH Editors page - Quick Facts section", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://r.jina.ai/https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/editors.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics", "evidence_quote": "[On-the-job Training](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/editors.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-training) | None", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1889-legal-writer-how-to-start", "subject": "Editors (BLS OOH)", "topic": "On-the-job training", "applies_to_country": "Us", "applies_to_scope": "BLS OOH 2025 data", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1889_legal_writer_how_to_start_bls_editors_jobcount", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Editors (BLS OOH): Number of jobs", "summary": "Editors held about 105,000 jobs in 2025.", "body": "Editors held about 105,000 jobs in 2025.\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“[Number of Jobs, 2025](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/editors.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-number-jobs) | 105,000”\n\nNote: BLS OOH Editors page - Quick Facts section", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://r.jina.ai/https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/editors.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics", "evidence_quote": "[Number of Jobs, 2025](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/editors.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-number-jobs) | 105,000", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1889-legal-writer-how-to-start", "subject": "Editors (BLS OOH)", "topic": "Number of jobs", "applies_to_country": "Us", "applies_to_scope": "BLS OOH 2025 data", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1889_legal_writer_how_to_start_bls_editors_joboutlook", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Editors (BLS OOH): Job outlook percentage", "summary": "Employment of Editors is projected to decline 1% from 2025 to 2035.", "body": "Employment of Editors is projected to decline 1% from 2025 to 2035.\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“[Job Outlook, 2025–35](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/editors.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-outlook) | -1% (Decline)”\n\nNote: BLS OOH Editors page - Job Outlook section", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://r.jina.ai/https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/editors.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics", "evidence_quote": "[Job Outlook, 2025–35](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/editors.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-outlook) | -1% (Decline)", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1889-legal-writer-how-to-start", "subject": "Editors (BLS OOH)", "topic": "Job outlook percentage", "applies_to_country": "Us", "applies_to_scope": "BLS OOH 2025 projections", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1889_legal_writer_how_to_start_bls_editors_medianpay", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Editors (BLS OOH): Median annual wage", "summary": "The median annual wage for Editors was $77,920 in May 2025.", "body": "The median annual wage for Editors was $77,920 in May 2025.\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“[2025 Median Pay](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/editors.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-wage) | $77,920 per year $37.46 per hour”\n\nNote: BLS OOH Editors page - Pay section", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://r.jina.ai/https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/editors.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics", "evidence_quote": "[2025 Median Pay](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/editors.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-wage) | $77,920 per year $37.46 per hour", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1889-legal-writer-how-to-start", "subject": "Editors (BLS OOH)", "topic": "Median annual wage", "applies_to_country": "Us", "applies_to_scope": "BLS OOH 2025 wage data", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1889_legal_writer_how_to_start_bls_writers_become", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Writers and Authors (BLS OOH): How to become a writer", "summary": "A college degree in English, communications, or journalism is generally required for a full-time position as a writer or author.", "body": "A college degree in English, communications, or journalism is generally required for a full-time position as a writer or author.\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“A college degree in English, communications, or journalism is generally required for a salaried position as a writer or author.”\n\nNote: BLS OOH Writers and Authors page - How to Become One section", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://r.jina.ai/https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/writers-and-authors.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics", "evidence_quote": "A college degree in English, communications, or journalism is generally required for a salaried position as a writer or author.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1889-legal-writer-how-to-start", "subject": "Writers and Authors (BLS OOH)", "topic": "How to become a writer", "applies_to_country": "Us", "applies_to_scope": "BLS OOH How to Become section", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1889_legal_writer_how_to_start_bls_writers_selfemployed", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Writers and Authors (BLS OOH): Employment type", "summary": "65% of writers and authors are self-employed workers.", "body": "65% of writers and authors are self-employed workers.\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“Self-employed workers 65%”\n\nNote: BLS OOH Writers and Authors page - Work Environment section", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://r.jina.ai/https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/writers-and-authors.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics", "evidence_quote": "Self-employed workers 65%", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1889-legal-writer-how-to-start", "subject": "Writers and Authors (BLS OOH)", "topic": "Employment type", "applies_to_country": "Us", "applies_to_scope": "BLS OOH 2025 data", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1889_legal_writer_how_to_start_bls_writers_blog", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Writers and Authors (BLS OOH): Starting with a blog", "summary": "Anyone with Internet access can start a blog and gain writing experience.", "body": "Anyone with Internet access can start a blog and gain writing experience.\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“In addition, anyone with Internet access can start a blog and gain writing experience.”\n\nNote: BLS OOH Writers and Authors page - How to Become One section", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://r.jina.ai/https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/writers-and-authors.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics", "evidence_quote": "In addition, anyone with Internet access can start a blog and gain writing experience.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1889-legal-writer-how-to-start", "subject": "Writers and Authors (BLS OOH)", "topic": "Starting with a blog", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "BLS OOH guidance", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "craft.posting" ], "explicitness": "any" } } ] }