Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
Create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance.
- Tasks
- 16 tasks10 core, 6 supplemental
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- Arts, Design, Media & SportsOne of its 45 occupations
- Code
- 27-3043.05SOC 2018: 27-3043
What the work is made of
10 core tasks and 6 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Write fiction or nonfiction prose, such as short stories, novels, biographies, articles, descriptive or critical analyses, and essays.Core taskTask 11051Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 2. Develop factors such as themes, plots, characterizations, psychological analyses, historical environments, action, and dialogue to create material.Core taskTask 11052Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 3. Revise written material to meet personal standards and to satisfy needs of clients, publishers, directors, or producers.Core taskTask 11046Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 4. Choose subject matter and suitable form to express personal feelings and experiences or ideas, or to narrate stories or events.Core taskTask 11047Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 5. Prepare works in appropriate format for publication, and send them to publishers or producers.Core taskTask 11049Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 6. Conduct research to obtain factual information and authentic detail, using sources such as newspaper accounts, diaries, and interviews.Core taskTask 11054Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 7. Confer with clients, editors, publishers, or producers to discuss changes or revisions to written material.Core taskTask 11053Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 8. Plan project arrangements or outlines, and organize material accordingly.Core taskTask 11048Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 9. Follow appropriate procedures to get copyrights for completed work.Core taskTask 11050Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 10. Attend book launches and publicity events, or conduct public readings.Core taskTask 11056Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 11. Write narrative, dramatic, lyric, or other types of poetry for publication.Supplemental taskTask 11055Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 12. Write words to fit musical compositions, including lyrics for operas, musical plays, and choral works.Supplemental taskTask 11057Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 13. Adapt text to accommodate musical requirements of composers and singers.Supplemental taskTask 11058Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 14. Write humorous material for publication, or for performances such as comedy routines, gags, and comedy shows.Supplemental taskTask 11060Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 15. Teach writing classes.Supplemental taskTask 11059Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 16. Collaborate with other writers on specific projects.Supplemental taskTask 11061Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2024
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How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 27-3043
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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