This title offers an engaging look at this industry for budding authors.""Virtual Apprentice: Author"" introduces young readers to a possible career path for writers.This illustrated new career guide features a behind-the-scenes look at this creative industry, including profiles of working professionals, ""Reality Check"" sidebars, and ""A Day in the Life"" activity list to help young writers begin their career exploration. Filled with full-color and black-and-white photographs, this fun guide allows readers to learn the ins and outs of being an author.Chapters include: A Way with Words; Author at Work; Writing Tech and Trends; Author in Training; Book Work; Kids Ask, Authors Answer; and, Author for a Day.