writer
Writers develop content for books. They write novels, poetry, short stories, comics and other forms of literature. These forms of writing can be fictional or non-fictional.
Also called: fictional writer, author, textbook writer, essay writer, noir writer, thriller writer, medical writer, creative writer
- 18
- essential skills
- 14
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- speechwriter9 skills in common
- critic8 skills in common
- literary scholar8 skills in common
- script writer8 skills in common
- business journalist7 skills in common
- crime journalist7 skills in common
- foreign correspondent7 skills in common
- sports journalist7 skills in common
Essential skills
18- apply grammar and spelling rules
- consult information sources
- copyright legislation
- critically reflect on artistic production processes
- develop an artistic framework
- develop creative ideas
- grammar
- literature
- perform background research on writing subject
- publishing industry
- publishing market
- select subject matter
- spelling
- types of literature genres
- use specific writing techniques
- write dialogues
- write storylines
- writing techniques
Optional skills
14- attend book fairs
- consult with editor
- critique other writers
- evaluate writings in response to feedback
- liaise with book publishers
- linguistics
- manage writing administration
- negotiate artistic productions
- negotiate publishing rights
- promote one's writings
- proofread text
- respect publication formats
- teach writing
- write to a deadline
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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