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Summary Description


	Create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Author

2.	Biographer

3.	Book Reviewer

4.	Business Writer

5.	Children's Author

6.	Columnist/Commentator

7.	Comic Book Writer

8.	Comic Writer

9.	Continuity Writer

10.	Creative Writer

11.	Critic

12.	Crossword Puzzle Maker

13.	Documentary Script Writer

14.	Dramatist

15.	Editorial Writer

16.	Fiction and Nonfiction Prose Writer

17.	Fiction Writer

18.	Film Writer

19.	Free Lance Writer

20.	Freelance Journalist

21.	Freelance Writer

22.	Gag Writer

23.	Game Author

24.	Ghost Writer

25.	Greeting Card Maker

26.	Greeting Card Writer

27.	Humorist

28.	Librettist

29.	Literary Writer

30.	Lyricist

31.	Magazine Journalist

32.	Magazine Writer

33.	Motivational Speaker

34.	Movie Writer

35.	Music Critic

36.	Music Journalist

37.	Novelist

38.	Online Journalist

39.	Play Writer

40.	Playwright

41.	Poem Writer

42.	Poet

43.	Program Writer

44.	Publications Writer

45.	Radio Script Writer

46.	Scenario Writer

47.	Screen Writer

48.	Screenplay Writer

49.	Script Writer

50.	Short Story Writer

51.	Song Lyricist

52.	Song Writer

53.	Songwriter

54.	Speech Writer

55.	Sports Writer

56.	Story Writer

57.	Television Script Writer

58.	Television Writer

59.	Travel Writer

60.	Verse Writer

61.	Video Game Script Writer

62.	Video Games Storywriter

63.	Visual Journalist

Job Tasks

	Revise written material to meet personal standards and to satisfy needs of clients, publishers, directors, or producers. Edit written materials.

	Choose subject matter and suitable form to express personal feelings and experiences or ideas, or to narrate stories or events. Determine presentation subjects or content.

	Plan project arrangements or outlines, and organize material accordingly. Write material for artistic or entertainment purposes. Coordinate artistic activities.

	Prepare works in appropriate format for publication, and send them to publishers or producers. Write material for artistic or entertainment purposes.

	Write words to fit musical compositions, including lyrics for operas, musical plays, and choral works. Write material for artistic or entertainment purposes.

	Follow appropriate procedures to get copyrights for completed work. Obtain copyrights or other legal permissions.

	Write fiction or nonfiction prose such as short stories, novels, biographies, articles, descriptive or critical analyses, and essays. Write material for artistic or entertainment purposes.

	Develop factors such as themes, plots, characterizations, psychological analyses, historical environments, action, and dialogue, to create material. Write material for artistic or entertainment purposes.

	Confer with clients, editors, publishers, or producers to discuss changes or revisions to written material. Discuss production content and progress with others.

	Conduct research to obtain factual information and authentic detail, using sources such as newspaper accounts, diaries, and interviews. Conduct research to inform art, designs, or other work.

	Write narrative, dramatic, lyric, or other types of poetry for publication. Write material for artistic or entertainment purposes.

	Adapt text to accommodate musical requirements of composers and singers. Edit written materials.

	Attend book launches and publicity events, or conduct public readings. Promote products, activities, or organizations.

	Teach writing classes. Train others on work processes.

	Write humorous material for publication, or for performances such as comedy routines, gags, and comedy shows. Write material for artistic or entertainment purposes.

	Collaborate with other writers on specific projects. Collaborate with others to prepare or perform artistic productions.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Writers and Authors
	Writers and authors develop written content for advertisements, books, magazines, movie and television scripts, songs, blogs, or other types of media.

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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Writers and Authors
	Writers and authors work in an office, at home, or anywhere else they have access to a computer. Most work full time. However, self-employed and freelance writers usually work part time or have variable schedules. About 2 in 3 were self-employed in 2014.

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