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2641.4

Description

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.

Scope note

Excludes script writer.

Alternative Labels

author

creative writer

essayist

essay writer

fictional writer

investigative writer

medical writer

noir writer

novelist

poet

science-fiction writer

technical writer

textbook writer

thriller writer

travel guide writer

writer

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Narrower occupations

- lyricist

- script writer

- speechwriter

- technical communicator

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

apply grammar and spelling rules consult information sources critically reflect on artistic production processes develop creative ideas perform background research on writing subject select subject matter use specific writing techniques write dialogues write storylines

Essential Knowledge

copyright legislation grammar literature publishing industry publishing market spelling types of literature genres writing techniques

Optional Skills and Competences

attend book fairs consult with editor critique other writers evaluate writings in response to feedback liaise with book publishers manage writing administration negotiate artistic productions negotiate publishing rights promote one's writings proofread text respect publication formats teach writing write to a deadline

Optional Knowledge

linguistics

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http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/b06a1dde-e5a1-4219-9491-2bedd0282e4b

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released

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writer

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