Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
Create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance.
57 alternate job titles:
Author
Blog Content Writer
Blog Writer
Blogger
Children's Author
Comic Book Writer
Comic Writer
Community Blogger
Content Writer
Continuity Writer
Creative Writer
Crossword Puzzle Maker
Documentary Storyteller
Dramatist
Editorial Writer
Fiction Prose Writer
Fiction Writer
Film Writer
Freelance Writer
Gag Writer
Game Author
Ghostwriter
Greeting Card Maker
Greeting Card Writer
Humorist
Librettist
Literary Writer
Lyricist
Magazine Writer
Movie Writer
Music Critic
Nonfiction Prose Writer
Nonfiction Writer
Novelist
Play Writer
Playwright
Poem Writer
Poet
Program Writer
Publications Writer
Radio Script Writer
Scenario Writer
Screen Writer
Screenplay Writer
Script Writer
Short Story Writer
Songwriter
Speech Writer
Sports Writer
Story Writer
Travel Writer
TV Script Writer (Television Script Writer)
TV Writer (Television Writer)
Verse Writer
Video Game Script Writer
Video Games Storywriter
Writer
Salary Information
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers: $72,270 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Edit written materials. | General |
| Write material for artistic or entertainment purposes. | General |
| Obtain copyrights or other legal permissions. | General |
| Promote products, activities, or organizations. | General |
| Train others on work processes. | General |
| Collaborate with others to prepare or perform artistic productions. | General |
| Determine presentation subjects or content. | Communication |
| Discuss production content and progress with others. | Communication |
| Coordinate artistic activities. | Management |
| Conduct research to inform art, designs, or other work. | Analysis |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat | Document management software |
| Adobe Creative Cloud software | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Adobe Illustrator | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Adobe InDesign | Desktop publishing software |
| Adobe Photoshop | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Web page creation and editing software | |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| WordPress | Web page creation and editing software |
| Apple iWork Pages | Word processing software |
| Ashley Software Writer's Blocks | Word processing software |
| AutoCrit Editing Wizard | Word processing software |
| Bare Bones Software BBEdit | Web page creation and editing software |
| Blogger | Web page creation and editing software |
| Contour Storyteller | Word processing software |
| Literature & Latte Scrivener | Word processing software |
| MasterWriter | Word processing software |
| OpenOffice.org | Office suite software |
| Power Structure | Word processing software |
| Ravenshead Services WriteItNow | Word processing software |
| Red Sweater MarsEdit | Web page creation and editing software |
| RoughDraft | Word processing software |
| ScriptPerfection Power Writer | Word processing software |
| Skype | Desktop communications software |
| Social media software | Web page creation and editing software |
| Storymind StoryWeaver | Word processing software |
| Text to speech software | Text to speech conversion software |
| Tumblr | Web page creation and editing software |
| WhiteSmoke | Word processing software |
| Write Brothers Dramatica | Word processing software |
| WriteWay Pro | Word processing software |
| YouTube | Video creation and editing software |
| Google Drive | Cloud-based data access and sharing software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Applied Poetry Facilitator | International Federation for Biblio/Poetry Therapy | Not Available |
| Certified Poetry Therapist | International Federation for Biblio/Poetry Therapy | Not Available |
| Registered Poetry Therapist | International Federation for Biblio/Poetry Therapy | Not Available |
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