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    Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
    Today's Date: 6/10/2024
    Exclude this category Create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance.

    Exclude this category Bachelor's degree
    Long-term on-the-job training

    Exclude this category English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
    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.
    Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

    Exclude this category Basic Skills
    • *Active Learning Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
    • *Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
    • *Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
    • *Learning Strategies Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
    • Mathematics Using mathematics to solve problems.
    • *Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
    • *Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
    • Science Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
    • *Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively.
    • *Writing Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

    Social Skills
    • *Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
    • Instructing Teaching others how to do something.
    • *Negotiation Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
    • *Persuasion Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
    • *Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people.
    • *Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

    Complex Problem Solving Skills
    • *Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

    Technical Skills
    • Equipment Maintenance Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
    • Equipment Selection Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
    • Installation Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
    • Operation and Control Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
    • Operations Analysis Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
    • Operations Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
    • Programming Writing computer programs for various purposes.
    • Quality Control Analysis Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
    • Repairing Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
    • Technology Design Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
    • Troubleshooting Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

    Systems Skills
    • *Judgment and Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
    • Systems Analysis Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
    • Systems Evaluation Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

    Resource Management Skills
    • Management of Financial Resources Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
    • Management of Material Resources Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
    • Management of Personnel Resources Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
    • *Time Management Managing one's own time and the time of others.

    Desktop Computer Skills
  • SpreadsheetsUsing a computer application to enter, manipulate, and format text and numerical data; insert, delete, and manipulate cells, rows, and columns; and create and save worksheets, charts, and graphs.
  • PresentationsUsing a computer application to create, manipulate, edit, and show virtual slide presentations.
  • InternetNavigating the Internet to find information, including the ability to open and configure standard browsers; use searches, hypertext references, and transfer protocols; and send and retrieve electronic mail (e-mail).
  • NavigationUsing scroll bars, a mouse, and dialog boxes to work within the computer's operating system. Being able to access and switch between applications and files of interest.
  • Word ProcessingUsing a computer application to type text, insert pictures, format, edit, print, save, and retrieve word processing documents.
  • GraphicsWorking with pictures in graphics programs or other applications, including creating simple graphics, manipulating the appearance, and inserting graphics into other programs.
  • DatabasesUsing a computer application to manage large amounts of information, including creating and editing simple databases, inputting data, retrieving specific records, and creating reports to communicate the information.


  • Exclude this category Body Positioning
    • Requires repetitive movement
    • Requires sitting

    Communication
    • Requires writing letters and memos
    • Requires use of electronic mail
    • Requires telephone conversations

    Competition
    • Requires competition or awareness of competitive pressures

    Impact of Decisions
    • Opportunity to make decisions without supervision

    Level of Challenge
    • Requires being exact or highly accurate
    • Requires repeating the same physical activities or mental activities over and over
    • Freedom to determine tasks, priorities, and goals

    Pace and Scheduling
    • Requires meeting strict deadlines

    Work Setting
    • Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions


    Exclude this category
    • Prepare works in appropriate format for publication, and send them to publishers or producers.
    • Revise written material to meet personal standards and to satisfy needs of clients, publishers, directors, or producers.
    • Confer with clients, editors, publishers, or producers to discuss changes or revisions to written material.
    • Choose subject matter and suitable form to express personal feelings and experiences or ideas, or to narrate stories or events.
    • Conduct research to obtain factual information and authentic detail, using sources such as newspaper accounts, diaries, and interviews.
    • Plan project arrangements or outlines, and organize material accordingly.
    • Follow appropriate procedures to get copyrights for completed work.
    • Collaborate with other writers on specific projects.
    • Write narrative, dramatic, lyric, or other types of poetry for publication.
    • Adapt text to accommodate musical requirements of composers and singers.
    • Write words to fit musical compositions, including lyrics for operas, musical plays, and choral works.
    • Write humorous material for publication, or for performances such as comedy routines, gags, and comedy shows.
    • Teach writing classes.
    • Attend book launches and publicity events, or conduct public readings.
    • 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.

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    Thinking Creatively
    • Determine presentation subjects or content.

    Working with Computers

      Getting Information
      • Obtain copyrights or other legal permissions.

      Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

        Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
        • Conduct research to inform art, designs, or other work.

        Making Decisions and Solving Problems
        • Edit written materials.

        Developing Objectives and Strategies

          Documenting/Recording Information
          • Write material for artistic or entertainment purposes.

          Communicating with People Outside the Organization

            Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

              Scheduling Work and Activities

                Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

                  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

                    Analyzing Data or Information

                      Selling or Influencing Others
                      • Promote products, activities, or organizations.

                      Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships


                        Exclude this category Tools

                        Laser fax machine
                        • Laser facsimile machines

                        Laser printers
                        • Computer laser printers

                        Personal computers
                        • Personal computers

                        Tablet computers
                        • Tablet computers

                        Technology

                        Development environment software
                        • Adobe Creative Suite

                        Graphics or photo imaging software
                        • Adobe Illustrator
                        • Adobe Photoshop

                        Office suite software
                        • Microsoft Office software
                        • OpenOffice.org

                        Web page creation and editing software
                        • Bare Bones Software BBEdit
                        • Blogger
                        • Facebook
                        • Red Sweater MarsEdit
                        • Social media software
                        • Tumblr
                        • WordPress

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