Poets, Lyricists & Creative Writers
Also called: Author, Freelance Writer, Novelist, Songwriter,
What they do:
Create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance.On the job, you would:
- Write fiction or nonfiction prose, such as short stories, novels, biographies, articles, descriptive or critical analyses, and essays.
- Develop factors such as themes, plots, characterizations, psychological analyses, historical environments, action, and dialogue to create material.
- Prepare works in appropriate format for publication, and send them to publishers or producers.
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What they do:
Create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance.On the job, you would:
- Write fiction or nonfiction prose, such as short stories, novels, biographies, articles, descriptive or critical analyses, and essays.
- Develop factors such as themes, plots, characterizations, psychological analyses, historical environments, action, and dialogue to create material.
- Prepare works in appropriate format for publication, and send them to publishers or producers.
KNOWLEDGE
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Communications
- multimedia
Math and Science
- psychology
SKILLS
Basic Skills
- writing things for co-workers or customers
- reading work related information
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
ABILITIES
Verbal
- communicate by writing
- read and understand what is written
Ideas and Logic
- come up with lots of ideas
- create new and original ideas
PERSONALITY
People interested in this work like activities that include creating, designing, and making your own rules.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Persistence
- Independence
- Initiative
- Innovation
- Achievement/Effort
- Attention to Detail
TECHNOLOGY
You might use software like this on the job:
Word processing software
- AutoCrit Editing Wizard
- Microsoft Word
Web page creation and editing software
- Red Sweater MarsEdit
- WordPress
Office suite software
- Google Drive
- OpenOffice.org
EDUCATION
- bachelor's degree
- no high school diploma/GED
JOB OUTLOOK
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$63,200
$33,660
$122,450