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Scriptwriters in the educational sector of writing are mostly focused on writing scripts for educational videos, podcasts or films which serve as learning aids. Some may find full-time work in this sector whereas others might do this work as part of another job in writing.
Educational course design and development in writing sector can be quite varied. Courses may be provided online, via distance learning, through writing schools, in colleges or even in the workplace to help with staff training.
Many freelance writers in the non-fiction sector have quite niche or specialist roles, perhaps writing features for particular magazines or websites which represent particular areas of expertise, or writing biographies of people alive or dead. Work can be regular or intermittent.
Journalism has changed a lot in recent years and is not all about newspapers, magazines or news reports on television. Internet and social media have seen news items and articles presented online. Quality journalism is still highly sought after though.
Advertising is quite a broad sector of the commercial side of writing which employs people in various roles. What they all have in common is they are there to promote writing, adhere to legal responsibilities and liaise with the media and other interested parties.