the PoWer of Professional Writing

¡Viva P.W.!
Or so say the students of the Michigan State University Professional Writing Program. It is through the assistance of their website that I am able to understand the various jobs that exist for future professional writers. There is quite a selection of career opportunities waiting out there in the "real world" for those who choose to pursue a career in Professional Writing, whatever their interests might be. A lot of professional fields need the assistance of professional writers: Science, Political Science, Law, Business, Communications, and so on and so forth. In fact, most anything with printed words was probably brought into fruition through the labor of a professional writer. This includes, but is not limited to brochures/pamphlets, newsletters, grants/proposals, websites, research evalutions, manuals, etc. Even fliers or posters are created and edited by writing professional.
In order for one to be a professional writer, he/she need to master the appropriate skills. These skills include but are not limited to problem solving, the knowledge of various computer programs, the ability to work closely with others, and a good comprehension of good writing skills and rhetoric. Because Professional Writing is, of course, a writing profession, writing skills are probably the most important prerequisite. One must be able to practice good research and editing skills. A good sense of audience awareness is also a plus.
I think the diversity that exists in the field of Professional Writing is its most interesting aspect. It seems nice to know that there is not a lot of limitations on what type of work a person can devote themselves to within the profession. I like that someone can choose to work in an environment that is more fun or more serious depending on their personal attitude. I would like to be able to learn the strategies for writing effectively for a specific audience. I need to better understand rhetoric, i think. I am interested in learning all the details that would allow me to write better professionally. All new things I could learn on the subject would be useful.