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Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers

SOC 27-3043.05

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

8
Skills
8
Knowledge
4
Job Zone
No
Green

Top Skills 8

Writing
4.8
Reading Comprehension
4.2
Active Listening
3.9
Critical Thinking
3.8
Speaking
3.6
Active Learning
3.5
Complex Problem Solving
3.4
Judgment and Decision Making
3.4

Knowledge Areas 8

English Language
4.9
Communications and Media
3.9
Psychology
3.4
Sociology and Anthropology
2.9
Clerical
2.9
Sales and Marketing
2.9
Computers and Electronics
2.9
Fine Arts
2.8

Key Tasks

1Write fiction or nonfiction prose, such as short stories, novels, biographies, articles, descriptive or critical analyses, and essays.
2Develop factors such as themes, plots, characterizations, psychological analyses, historical environments, action, and dialogue to create material.
3Prepare works in appropriate format for publication, and send them to publishers or producers.
4Revise written material to meet personal standards and to satisfy needs of clients, publishers, directors, or producers.
5Confer with clients, editors, publishers, or producers to discuss changes or revisions to written material.

Also Known As

Article Writer Author Biographer Blog Writer Book Author Business Writer Children's Author Children's Book Author Comic Book Writer Comic Writer

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