Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
What is a Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers?
Poets, lyricists, and creative writers are individuals who specialize in the art of language, using words to convey emotions, stories, and imagery in innovative ways. Poets often write poetry, utilizing structured forms like sonnets or free verse to explore themes of love, nature, and the human experience. Lyricists create lyrics for songs, crafting words that resonate with listeners while adhering to the musical structure, rhythm, and melody. Creative writers encompass a broader category, writing fiction and non-fiction, including novels, short stories, essays, and scripts. They are adept at developing characters, settings, and plots to engage audiences and provoke thought. All these writers share a commitment to their craft, often exploring complex ideas through creativity, imagination, and linguistic dexterity, making significant contributions to literature and the arts.
Tasks
- Write fiction or nonfiction prose, such as short stories, novels, biographies, articles, descriptive or critical analyses, and essays.
- Develop factors such as themes, plots, characterizations, psychological analyses, historical environments, action, and dialogue to create material.
- 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.
- Prepare works in appropriate format for publication, and send them to publishers or producers.
Technology Skills
- Word processing software
- Desktop communications software
- Web page creation and editing software
- Graphics or photo imaging software
- Office suite software
Tools Used
- Laser printers
- Laser fax machine
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Personal computers
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Tablet computers
Knowledge
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English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
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Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
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Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
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Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Skills
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Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
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Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
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Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
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Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Abilities
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Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
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Fluency of Ideas
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
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Originality
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
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Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
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Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Education
How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation?
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Bachelor's degree
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Some college, no degree
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Less than high school diploma
Work Activities
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Thinking Creatively
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
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Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
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Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
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Working with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Detailed Work Activities
- Write material for artistic or entertainment purposes.
- Edit written materials.
- Determine presentation subjects or content.
- Conduct research to inform art, designs, or other work.
- Discuss production content and progress with others.
Work Interests
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Artistic
Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.
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Investigative
Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
Job Outlook
Projected salary and job growth
$40900.0 - $148240.0
New job opportunities are likely in the future. : Average
Assessment
Related assessments and tests
No assessment available.