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Designed for writers, this reference catalog breaks down 101 professions into 15 distinct categories—from advertising and architecture to medicine, law, and the sex industry. Each section explains industry buzzwords, appropriate attire, potential conflicts of interest, and provides both book and web resources for deeper research. Though first published in 2002, the guide remains a useful starting point for writers craving factual detail when developing characters and their occupational arcs.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Raymond Obstfeld
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