Profession 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.

Personality Type

• Artistic / Investigative

Knowledge

• Spelling

  The rules concerning the way words are spelled.

• Grammar

  The set of structural rules governing the composition of clauses, phrases, and words in any given natural language.

• Publishing market

  The trends in the publishing market and the type of books that are are appealing to a certain audience.

• Types of literature genres

  The different literary genres in the history of literature, their technique, tone, content and length.

• Writing techniques

  The different techniques to write a story such as the descriptive, persuasive, first person and other techniques.

• Publishing industry

  Key stakeholders in the publishing industry. Acquisition, marketing and distribution of newspapers, books, magazines and other informative works, including electronic media.

• Literature

  The body of artistic writing characterized by beauty of expression, form, and universality of intellectual and emotional appeal.

• Copyright legislation

  Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.

Skills

• Use specific writing techniques

  Use writing techniques depending on the type of media, the genre, and the story.

• Select subject matter

  Select subject matter based on personal or public interest, or ordered by a publisher or agent.

• Consult information sources

  Consult relevant information sources to find inspiration, to educate yourself on certain topics and to acquire background information.

• Write storylines

  Write the plot of a novel, play, film, or other narrative form. Create and develop characters, their personalities, and relationships.

• Write dialogues

  Write conversations between characters.

• Develop creative ideas

  Developing new artistic concepts and creative ideas.

• Perform background research on writing subject

  Run thorough background research on writing subject; desk-based research as well as site visits and interviews.

• Critically reflect on artistic production processes

  Critically reflect upon processes and outcomes of the artisitc production process in order to ensure quality of experience and/or product.

• Apply grammar and spelling rules

  Apply the rules of spelling and grammar and ensure consistency throughout texts.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB