Is being a poet or creative writer a good fit for you?
Writes original works such as poems, stories, essays, scripts or song lyrics, for publication or performance.
What the work involves
- Writes stories, novels, biographies, articles, analyses and essays.
- Develops themes, plots, characters, settings, action and dialogue to create material.
- Revises writing to meet personal standards and what clients, publishers or producers need.
- Chooses subjects and forms to express feelings, experiences or ideas, or to tell stories.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be creative and curious. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
- Achievement. Progress, recognition, ambitious goals.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a poet or creative writer is one of yours.
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