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O*NET-SOC 27-3043.05

Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers

Create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3
  1. Write fiction or nonfiction prose, such as short stories, novels, biographies, articles, descriptive or critical analyses, and essays.Core11051
  2. Develop factors such as themes, plots, characterizations, psychological analyses, historical environments, action, and dialogue to create material.Core11052
  3. Revise written material to meet personal standards and to satisfy needs of clients, publishers, directors, or producers.Core11046
  4. Choose subject matter and suitable form to express personal feelings and experiences or ideas, or to narrate stories or events.Core11047
  5. Prepare works in appropriate format for publication, and send them to publishers or producers.Core11049
  6. Write narrative, dramatic, lyric, or other types of poetry for publication.Supplemental11055
  7. Conduct research to obtain factual information and authentic detail, using sources such as newspaper accounts, diaries, and interviews.Core11054
  8. Write words to fit musical compositions, including lyrics for operas, musical plays, and choral works.Supplemental11057
  9. Adapt text to accommodate musical requirements of composers and singers.Supplemental11058
  10. Confer with clients, editors, publishers, or producers to discuss changes or revisions to written material.Core11053
  11. Plan project arrangements or outlines, and organize material accordingly.Core11048
  12. Follow appropriate procedures to get copyrights for completed work.Core11050
  13. Write humorous material for publication, or for performances such as comedy routines, gags, and comedy shows.Supplemental11060
  14. Attend book launches and publicity events, or conduct public readings.Core11056
  15. Teach writing classes.Supplemental11059
  16. Collaborate with other writers on specific projects.Supplemental11061

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 35 examples in 12 categories, 11 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Document management software

  • Adobe AcrobatHot Technology

Graphics or photo imaging software

  • Adobe Creative Cloud softwareHot Technology
  • Adobe IllustratorHot Technology
  • Adobe PhotoshopHot Technology

Desktop publishing software

  • Adobe InDesignHot Technology

Word processing software

  • Apple iWork Pages
  • Ashley Software Writer's Blocks
  • AutoCrit Editing Wizard
  • Contour Storyteller
  • Literature & Latte Scrivener
  • MasterWriter
  • Microsoft WordHot Technology
  • Power Structure
  • Ravenshead Services WriteItNow
  • RoughDraft
  • ScriptPerfection Power Writer
  • Storymind StoryWeaver
  • WhiteSmoke
  • Write Brothers Dramatica
  • WriteWay Pro

Web page creation and editing software

  • Bare Bones Software BBEdit
  • Blogger
  • FacebookHot Technology
  • Red Sweater MarsEdit
  • Social media software
  • Tumblr
  • WordPressHot Technology

Cloud-based data access and sharing software

  • Google Drive

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Office suite software

  • Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology
  • OpenOffice.org

Presentation software

  • Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Desktop communications software

  • Skype

Text to speech conversion software

  • Text to speech software

Video creation and editing software

  • YouTube

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Getting Information

  • Obtain copyrights or other legal permissions.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

  • Edit written materials.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Thinking Creatively

  • Determine presentation subjects or content.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

  • Conduct research to inform art, designs, or other work.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Documenting/Recording Information

  • Write material for artistic or entertainment purposes.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

  • Discuss production content and progress with others.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Selling or Influencing Others

  • Promote products, activities, or organizations.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

  • Collaborate with others to prepare or perform artistic productions.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

  • Coordinate artistic activities.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Training and Teaching Others

  • Train others on work processes.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 10
Distinct tools0
Level mix
  • No tools yet

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.