In Search for a Writing Career

A Lyricist

In the world, there are lots of careers involving writing. Not just writing on a piece of paper, but creating writing pieces yourself. One of the careers that include writing, that I like is a lyricist, which means a song writer. I like music, especially church songs. I go to church and I love to sing with the brothers and sisters of church some songs to the Lord. That is something that I would like to do.

Job Facts
A lyricist writes song lyrics for performances in songs, musicals, film/TV, and commercials, etc. There are two types of lyricist. There is a Freelance Lyricist who is a self-employed writer who tries to publish in companies. Then, there is a Staff Lyricist who are the salaried writers employed by a publishing company. Lyricists sometimes work alone, but mostly they have to work together with other lyricist, composers and recording artist.
Some lyricists are advanced because they work with better-known artist. For that you need more skill, but it would lead you to an increase in income.
An advanced degree is not necessary for this position, but language skills are necessary. Being able to play and instrument or two is also important. Lyricist should also know the difference between a poem and lyrics.
Lyricist also need some experience. They must know how to edit a song to keep it engaging. Lyricist can not write of a genre that they have not lived by because a good writing piece comes from experience. Knowing how to use a computer is also important for research.
A lyricist has to be a optimistic person. Someone who is able to work with others, being grateful and allowing someone to help if it is needed. They also should not give up on any of their work because even if it doesn't get accepted or noticed by a company, other companies will open up at the correct timing.
As a lyricist, you would not get noticed a lot because what  some people really care is about the one who performs it.
Average Annual Salary- $40,000
General Salary Range- $0-$100,000 per each project
Some get paid more and some less, just depends on what they do.
Staff Lyricist receive a weekly salary while Freelance Lyricist need to sell their songs to a music publisher to receive income.