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Job Description
Create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 27-3043.05
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers”.
Also Known As…
- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
- Songwriter
- Novelist
- Lyricist
- Librettist
- Freelance Writer
- Freelance Journalist
- Documentary Script Writer
- Creative Writer
- Book Reviewer
- Visual Journalist
- Video Games Storywriter
- Video Game Script Writer
- Verse Writer
- Travel Writer
- Television Writer
- Television Script Writer
- Story Writer
- Sports Writer
- Speech Writer
- Song Writer
- Song Lyricist
- Short Story Writer
- Script Writer
- Screenplay Writer
- Screen Writer
- Scenario Writer
- Radio Script Writer
- Publications Writer
- Program Writer
- Poet
- Poem Writer
- Playwright
- Play Writer
- Online Journalist
- Music Journalist
- Music Critic
- Movie Writer
- Motivational Speaker
- Magazine Writer
- Magazine Journalist
- Literary Writer
- Humorist
- Greeting Card Writer
- Greeting Card Maker
- Ghost Writer
- Game Author
- Gag Writer
- Free Lance Writer
- Film Writer
- Fiction Writer
- Fiction and Nonfiction Prose Writer
- Editorial Writer
- Dramatist
- Crossword Puzzle Maker
- Critic
- Continuity Writer
- Comic Writer
- Comic Book Writer
- Columnist/Commentator
- Children's Author
- Business Writer
- Biographer
- Author
Tasks for “Author”
- Develop factors such as themes, plots, characterizations, psychological analyses, historical environments, action, and dialogue to create material.
- Collaborate with other writers on specific projects.
- Plan project arrangements or outlines, and organize material accordingly.
- Choose subject matter and suitable form to express personal feelings and experiences or ideas, or to narrate stories or events.
- Write words to fit musical compositions, including lyrics for operas, musical plays, and choral works.
- Prepare works in appropriate format for publication, and send them to publishers or producers.
- Teach writing classes.
- Write narrative, dramatic, lyric, or other types of poetry for publication.
- Follow appropriate procedures to get copyrights for completed work.
- Attend book launches and publicity events, or conduct public readings.
- Write humorous material for publication, or for performances such as comedy routines, gags, and comedy shows.
- Adapt text to accommodate musical requirements of composers and singers.
- Write fiction or nonfiction prose, such as short stories, novels, biographies, articles, descriptive or critical analyses, and essays.
- Conduct research to obtain factual information and authentic detail, using sources such as newspaper accounts, diaries, and interviews.
- Confer with clients, editors, publishers, or producers to discuss changes or revisions to written material.
- Revise written material to meet personal standards and to satisfy needs of clients, publishers, directors, or producers.
Related Technology & Tools
- Personal computers
- Tablet computers
- Computer laser printers
- Laser facsimile machines
- MasterWriter
- OpenOffice.org
- Apple iWorks Pages
- Storymind StoryWeaver
- Write Brothers Dramatica
- Red Sweater MarsEdit
- WriteWay Pro
- Contour Storyteller
- Bare Bones Software BBEdit
- Text to speech software
- Tumblr
- Ravenshead Services WriteItNow
- Microsoft Word
- WordPress
- Blogger
- WhiteSmoke
- Google Drive
- RoughDraft
- Literature & Latte Scrivener
- Power Structure
- ScriptPerfection Power Writer
- AutoCrit Editing Wizard
- Ashley Software Writer's Blocks