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:
- Revise written material to meet personal standards and to satisfy needs of clients, publishers, directors, or producers.
- Choose subject matter and suitable form to express personal feelings and experiences or ideas, or to narrate stories or events.
- Plan project arrangements or outlines, and organize material accordingly.
Arts and Humanities
- English language
- music, dance, visual arts, drama, or sculpture
Communications
Business
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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
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Verbal
- communicate by writing
- read and understand what is written
Ideas and Logic
- create new and original ideas
- come up with lots of ideas
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People interested in this work like activities that include creating, designing, and making your own rules.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Persistence
- Initiative
- Innovation
- Achievement/Effort
- Independence
- Attention to Detail
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Examples of the technology used in this career will be available soon.
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high school diploma or
bachelor's degree
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$55,940
per year, on average
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