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.

Scope note

Excludes script writer.

Alternative Labels

fictional writer

author

textbook writer

essay writer

noir writer

thriller writer

medical writer

creative writer

science-fiction writer

technical writer

poet

travel guide writer

writer

novelist

investigative writer

essayist

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

- speechwriter

- script writer

- technical communicator

- lyricist

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

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

Essential Knowledge

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

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

linguistics

Concept URI

Concept Uri

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

Status

released

Occupations

writer

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI