# Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers > Create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance. - Code: 27-3043.05 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 27-3043) - Family: [Arts, Design, Media & Sports](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-27), one of its 45 occupations - Tasks: 16 tasks (10 core and 6 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-3043.05 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/27-3043.05.json ## What the work is made of 1. Write fiction or nonfiction prose, such as short stories, novels, biographies, articles, descriptive or critical analyses, and essays. Core task · Task 11051 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2024 2. Develop factors such as themes, plots, characterizations, psychological analyses, historical environments, action, and dialogue to create material. Core task · Task 11052 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2024 3. Revise written material to meet personal standards and to satisfy needs of clients, publishers, directors, or producers. Core task · Task 11046 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2024 4. Choose subject matter and suitable form to express personal feelings and experiences or ideas, or to narrate stories or events. Core task · Task 11047 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2024 5. Prepare works in appropriate format for publication, and send them to publishers or producers. Core task · Task 11049 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2024 6. Conduct research to obtain factual information and authentic detail, using sources such as newspaper accounts, diaries, and interviews. Core task · Task 11054 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2024 7. Confer with clients, editors, publishers, or producers to discuss changes or revisions to written material. Core task · Task 11053 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2024 8. Plan project arrangements or outlines, and organize material accordingly. Core task · Task 11048 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2024 9. Follow appropriate procedures to get copyrights for completed work. Core task · Task 11050 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 10. Attend book launches and publicity events, or conduct public readings. Core task · Task 11056 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2024 11. Write narrative, dramatic, lyric, or other types of poetry for publication. Supplemental task · Task 11055 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2024 12. Write words to fit musical compositions, including lyrics for operas, musical plays, and choral works. Supplemental task · Task 11057 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2024 13. Adapt text to accommodate musical requirements of composers and singers. Supplemental task · Task 11058 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2024 14. Write humorous material for publication, or for performances such as comedy routines, gags, and comedy shows. Supplemental task · Task 11060 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 15. Teach writing classes. Supplemental task · Task 11059 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2024 16. Collaborate with other writers on specific projects. 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