The document discusses the future of electronic media and provides advice for writers. It states that advances in equipment will impact the field but that creative uses of communication through software and ideas will be most important. It advises networking now and exploring smaller markets to gain experience before moving to larger opportunities. Writers should prepare resumes, portfolios, and practice interview skills.

1. The Future Writing for Electronic Media Robert B. Musberger

3. “The future of electronic media, including motion pictures, is only partially dependent on the advances in the development of new equipment. Smaller less expensive, higher-quality equipment will make a difference, but knowledge and inventive use of communication is the key—software and brain ware, not hardware, will determine the future of electronic media, especially for you as a writer.

4. Distribution of Communication

5. New technology and audience demand will shape your writing.

6. Networking begins NOW

7. Explore Markets Major market- rarely hire inexperienced people Middle market – will consider inexperienced people for low-level entry jobs only Smaller market- welcome people will to learn the business and get the experience needed for a major market.

8. Explore industries just beginning to move to the digital and interactive world.

9. Internship Cover letter Resume Portfolio of work Package of personal information for filling out job application forms and performing well at interviews.

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