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

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

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

Source: Sisyphus ODB