[Core] [22% incumbents] Write fiction or nonfiction prose, such as short stories, novels, biographies, articles, descriptive or critical analyses, and essays.
  DWAs: Write material for artistic or entertainment purposes.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Develop factors such as themes, plots, characterizations, psychological analyses, historical environments, action, and dialogue to create material.
  DWAs: Write material for artistic or entertainment purposes.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Revise written material to meet personal standards and to satisfy needs of clients, publishers, directors, or producers.
  DWAs: Edit written materials.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Choose subject matter and suitable form to express personal feelings and experiences or ideas, or to narrate stories or events.
  DWAs: Determine presentation subjects or content.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Prepare works in appropriate format for publication, and send them to publishers or producers.
  DWAs: Write material for artistic or entertainment purposes.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Conduct research to obtain factual information and authentic detail, using sources such as newspaper accounts, diaries, and interviews.
  DWAs: Conduct research to inform art, designs, or other work.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Confer with clients, editors, publishers, or producers to discuss changes or revisions to written material.
  DWAs: Discuss production content and progress with others.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Plan project arrangements or outlines, and organize material accordingly.
  DWAs: Write material for artistic or entertainment purposes. | Coordinate artistic activities.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Attend book launches and publicity events, or conduct public readings.
  DWAs: Promote products, activities, or organizations.

[Supplemental] [22% incumbents] Write narrative, dramatic, lyric, or other types of poetry for publication.
  DWAs: Write material for artistic or entertainment purposes.

[Supplemental] [22% incumbents] Write words to fit musical compositions, including lyrics for operas, musical plays, and choral works.
  DWAs: Write material for artistic or entertainment purposes.

[Supplemental] [22% incumbents] Adapt text to accommodate musical requirements of composers and singers.
  DWAs: Edit written materials.

[Supplemental] [22% incumbents] Teach writing classes.
  DWAs: Train others on work processes.

[Supplemental] [22% incumbents] Collaborate with other writers on specific projects.
  DWAs: Collaborate with others to prepare or perform artistic productions.

[Core] [21% incumbents] Follow appropriate procedures to get copyrights for completed work.
  DWAs: Obtain copyrights or other legal permissions.

[Supplemental] [21% incumbents] Write humorous material for publication, or for performances such as comedy routines, gags, and comedy shows.
  DWAs: Write material for artistic or entertainment purposes.

--- SKILLS ---
  Writing (imp:4.75 lvl:5.75) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.25 lvl:4.75) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Speaking (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Learning (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Active Listening (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Monitoring (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Mathematics (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  English Language (imp:4.68 lvl:6.09) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Communications and Media (imp:4.05 lvl:5.45) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.36 lvl:4.05) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Administrative (imp:3.27 lvl:4.23) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Sales and Marketing (imp:3.23 lvl:3.81) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Fine Arts (imp:3.09 lvl:3.59) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Psychology (imp:2.77 lvl:3.33) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  History and Archeology (imp:2.77 lvl:3.50) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.62 lvl:3.86) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:2.50 lvl:3.73) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Administration and Management (imp:2.48 lvl:3.05) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:2.45 lvl:2.36) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Education and Training (imp:2.27 lvl:2.82) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.23 lvl:1.86) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Foreign Language (imp:2.05 lvl:2.14) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Geography (imp:1.95 lvl:2.91) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Production and Processing (imp:1.91 lvl:1.73) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Law and Government (imp:1.86 lvl:1.82) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Telecommunications (imp:1.67 lvl:1.14) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Transportation (imp:1.64 lvl:1.27) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.59 lvl:1.41) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Design (imp:1.55 lvl:1.05) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Public Safety and Security (imp:1.50 lvl:0.91) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Mathematics (imp:1.45 lvl:1.00) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.27 lvl:0.59) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.23 lvl:0.50) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.18 lvl:0.50) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Biology (imp:1.14 lvl:0.32) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Physics (imp:1.09 lvl:0.27) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Mechanical (imp:1.05 lvl:0.09) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Food Production (imp:1.00 lvl:0.05) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Building and Construction (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Chemistry (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a

--- ABILITIES ---
  Written Expression (imp:4.75 lvl:4.62) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:4.25 lvl:4.25) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.12 lvl:4.25) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Originality (imp:4.12 lvl:4.50) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Near Vision (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Oral Expression (imp:3.75 lvl:4.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Information Ordering (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.62) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:2.88 lvl:3.50) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Far Vision (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Visualization (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.38 lvl:2.62) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Memorization (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Perceptual Speed (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Time Sharing (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Control Precision (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Response Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Static Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Stamina (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Depth Perception (imp:1.00) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Thinking Creatively (imp:4.81 lvl:6.43) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Getting Information (imp:4.43 lvl:5.33) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.95 lvl:5.45) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.91 lvl:4.10) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Working with Computers (imp:3.85 lvl:3.14) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.76 lvl:4.85) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.70 lvl:4.30) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.45 lvl:3.81) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.33 lvl:4.18) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:3.32 lvl:4.09) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.23 lvl:3.10) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.15 lvl:3.57) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.14 lvl:3.62) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Processing Information (imp:3.10 lvl:3.70) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.05 lvl:4.59) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.00 lvl:3.47) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.86 lvl:3.95) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.75 lvl:3.25) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:2.64 lvl:2.82) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.64 lvl:3.55) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.50 lvl:2.55) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.32 lvl:2.64) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:2.27 lvl:2.32) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.27 lvl:2.67) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.23 lvl:2.18) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.16 lvl:1.79) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:2.00 lvl:1.90) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:1.95 lvl:1.59) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:1.86 lvl:1.41) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.73 lvl:1.50) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:1.64 lvl:1.23) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.62 lvl:1.10) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:1.55 lvl:0.68) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:1.48 lvl:1.43) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:1.41 lvl:0.82) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.36 lvl:0.59) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:1.29 lvl:0.52) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.27 lvl:0.52) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.09 lvl:0.18) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.00) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:4.00) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Innovation (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:3.00) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:2.24) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:2.08) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:2.01) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Innovation (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Initiative (imp:1.82) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.32) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance (imp:1.23) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Dependability (imp:1.07) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.01) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Empathy (imp:0.95) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Sincerity (imp:0.80) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Optimism (imp:0.76) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Adaptability (imp:0.71) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:0.68) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Integrity (imp:0.56) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cooperation (imp:0.34) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:0.25) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability () — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Self-Control (imp:-0.17) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Humility (imp:-0.34) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.41) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:-0.64) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Coordination (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Persuasion (imp:2.75 lvl:3.12) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Time Management (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Negotiation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.50) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Instructing (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Programming (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Technology Design (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Operations Monitoring (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 47,940
  annual_median    : $76,910
  annual_pct10     : $44,310
  annual_pct25     : $58,230
  annual_pct75     : $101,950
  annual_pct90     : $139,870
  annual_mean      : $86,090
  hourly_median    : $36.98

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : District of Columbia ($129,300)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($43,440)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.977x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (44 total) ---
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   13,230  median: $  77,860
  Information                              emp:   11,730  median: $  74,590
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:    7,480  median: $  60,230
  Educational Services                     emp:    3,340  median: $  72,610
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    2,190  median: $  84,040
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    1,620  median: $  84,620
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    1,510  median: $ 107,910
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    1,490  median: $  79,130
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    1,250  median: $  78,410
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:    1,190  median: $  95,260

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (15 total) ---
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   13,230  median: $  77,860
  Information                              emp:   11,730  median: $  74,590
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:    7,480  median: $  60,230
  Educational Services                     emp:    3,340  median: $  72,610
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    2,190  median: $  84,040
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    1,620  median: $  84,620
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    1,510  median: $ 107,910
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    1,490  median: $  79,130
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    1,250  median: $  78,410
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:    1,190  median: $  95,260

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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Holland Codes (similarity: 0.3600)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holland_Codes
  QID: Q1512242
  Extract: The Holland Codes or the Holland Occupational Themes (RIASEC) are a taxonomy of interests based on a theory of careers and vocational choice that was initially developed by American psychologist John L. Holland.

  Title: Nida Fazli (similarity: 0.1277)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nida_Fazli
  QID: Q3631073
  Extract: Muqtida Hasan Nida Fazli, known as Nida Fazli, was a prominent Indian Urdu and Hindi poet, lyricist and dialogue writer. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2013 by the government of India for his contribution to literature.

  Title: Javed Akhtar (similarity: 0.1633)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Javed_Akhtar
  QID: Q2319562
  Extract: Javed Akhtar is an Indian screenwriter, lyricist, poet, and political activist. Renowned for his extensive work in Hindi cinema, he has won five National Film Awards and sixteen Filmfare Awards. He was honoured with the Padma Shri in 1999 and the Padma Bhushan in 2007, two of India's highest civilia

  Title: Sam Lake (similarity: 0.2222)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Lake
  QID: Q1065520
  Extract: Sami Antero Järvi, better known by his pen name Sam Lake, is a Finnish video game writer and director. He is the creative director at Remedy Entertainment, known for his writing on the popular Max Payne video game series, and Alan Wake.

  Title: Robert Hunter (lyricist) (similarity: 0.3934)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Hunter_(lyricist)
  QID: Q1375663
  Extract: Robert C. Christie Hunter was an American lyricist, singer-songwriter, translator and poet, best known for his work with the Grateful Dead. Born near San Luis Obispo, California, Hunter spent some time during his childhood in foster homes as a result of his father abandoning his family, and took ref

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model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : High confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data including detailed task descriptions, skill requirements, and work activities. BLS wage data provides reliable market intelligence, though the broad nature of creative writing roles creates some variability in specific job functions.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T18:22:27.453369+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,478
tokens_output        : 4,404
cost_usd             : $0.048654
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found for the occupation title. The semantic neighbors include notable lyricists and writers like Nida Fazli and Javed Akhtar, providing context for the creative writing profession but no direct occupational definition.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers are artistic professionals who create original written works including scripts, essays, prose, poetry, and song lyrics for publication or performance. They develop themes, characters, and narratives while conducting research to ensure authenticity and factual accuracy. These writers revise their material extensively to meet personal standards and client requirements, often collaborating with editors, publishers, and producers throughout the creative process.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A creative writer begins their day by researching factual information and authentic details using newspaper accounts, diaries, and other primary sources to support their current project. They spend significant time writing fiction or nonfiction prose, developing themes, plots, characterizations, and psychological analyses while thinking creatively to generate original content. Throughout the day, they revise written material multiple times to meet personal standards and satisfy client needs, often conferring with editors, publishers, or producers to discuss necessary changes. They organize and plan project arrangements, choosing appropriate subject matter and forms to express their ideas or narrate stories. The day may also include preparing works in appropriate formats for publication and attending publicity events or public readings to promote their published works.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role possess exceptional written expression abilities and a natural fluency of ideas, combined with strong intellectual curiosity and innovation. They demonstrate high levels of originality and written comprehension, allowing them to create compelling narratives and express complex ideas clearly. Successful writers exhibit tolerance for ambiguity and achievement orientation, as the creative process often involves uncertainty and requires persistent effort to refine their work. They typically have strong inductive reasoning skills that help them identify patterns and themes in their research, and they maintain the self-discipline needed for the solitary, contemplative nature of writing work.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry into this field typically requires considerable preparation, with 31.8% holding bachelor's degrees and 27.3% having some college coursework according to education distribution data. Many writers develop their skills through creative writing programs, English literature studies, or journalism coursework that builds foundational knowledge in English language, communications, and media. Aspiring writers often begin by building portfolios through freelance writing, blogging, or contributing to literary magazines and publications to demonstrate their abilities to potential clients and publishers.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Creative writers can advance to become established authors with regular publishing contracts, or transition into related roles such as editors, producers, or directors in media and entertainment. Some pursue teaching positions at the postsecondary level, sharing their expertise with aspiring writers while continuing their own creative work. Others may specialize in particular genres or mediums, becoming screenwriters, technical writers, or content strategists for digital media platforms, leveraging their core writing skills in more commercially-focused applications.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The field employs 47,940 professionals with a median annual wage of $76,910 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, ranging from $44,310 to $139,870 for the 10th to 90th percentiles. Geographic compensation varies significantly, with the District of Columbia offering the highest median wages at $129,300 compared to Puerto Rico's $43,440, representing a 2.98x differential. Employment concentrates in Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (13,230 positions), Information industries (11,730 positions), and Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (7,480 positions). The role shows strong demand in major metropolitan areas where publishing houses, media companies, and entertainment industries cluster.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
This occupation faces low automation risk due to its emphasis on creative thinking, originality, and human experience interpretation. The core work activities of thinking creatively and developing original narratives require uniquely human capabilities for emotional intelligence, cultural understanding, and artistic vision that current AI cannot replicate authentically.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Writers and Authors (27-3043.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share identical top skills including Writing (4.8 importance) and Reading Comprehension (4.2 importance) with overlapping creative content development responsibilities.
    data: Writing skill importance 4.8
    data: Reading Comprehension 4.2
    data: Creative content development
  [task_similarity] Editors (27-3041.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve revising written material to meet standards and conferring with publishers about content changes, sharing document editing and publication preparation activities.
    data: Revise written material task
    data: Confer with publishers task
    data: Publication preparation
  [riasec_cluster] Music Directors and Composers (27-2041.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupations show dominant Artistic RIASEC orientation (A:7.00) indicating shared creative expression and original content development work environments.
    data: Artistic RIASEC code 7.00
    data: Creative expression focus
    data: Original content development
  [knowledge_overlap] English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1123.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles require extensive English Language knowledge (4.7 importance) and share expertise in literary analysis, writing techniques, and communication skills.
    data: English Language knowledge 4.7
    data: Literary analysis
    data: Communication skills
  [transferable_skill] Technical Writers (27-3042.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles share core writing competencies, research methodology, and document preparation skills despite different content focus areas.
    data: Writing competencies
    data: Research methodology
    data: Document preparation
  [task_similarity] Proofreaders and Copy Markers (43-9081.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles involve detailed written material review, editing processes, and ensuring content meets publication standards through revision work.
    data: Written material review
    data: Editing processes
    data: Publication standards
  [riasec_cluster] Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators (27-1013.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupations demonstrate strong Artistic orientation and share creative thinking work activities (4.8 importance) with original artistic expression focus.
    data: Artistic orientation
    data: Creative thinking 4.8
    data: Original expression

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['poet', 'lyricist', 'creative writer', 'author', 'novelist', 'screenwriter', 'playwright', 'songwriter']
  exclude_keywords : ['technical writer', 'journalist', 'reporter', 'copywriter', 'editor']
  title_patterns   : ['Creative Writer', 'Poet', 'Lyricist', 'Author', 'Novelist']
  common_variations: ['freelance writer', 'fiction writer', 'poetry writer', 'content creator', 'literary author', 'script writer', 'blog writer', 'creative author']

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source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

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──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
others                     42  0.01528  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  dwas:7%  inference:2%
tendency                   42  0.01528  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
equipment                  23  0.00837  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
material                   17  0.00619  dwas                 dwas:41%  onet_tasks:29%  onet_dimensions:18%
principles                 16  0.00582  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
ideas                      15  0.00546  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  inference:20%  onet_tasks:7%
writing                    15  0.00546  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:40%  inference:40%  wikipedia:13%
written                    14  0.00509  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:43%  inference:29%  onet_tasks:14%
write                      12  0.00437  dwas                 dwas:58%  onet_tasks:33%  onet_dimensions:8%
includes                   12  0.00437  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    12  0.00437  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
materials                  12  0.00437  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:83%  dwas:17%
objects                    12  0.00437  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                 12  0.00437  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  dwas:17%  inference:8%
artistic                   12  0.00437  dwas                 dwas:75%  inference:17%  onet_dimensions:8%
standards                  11  0.00400  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  inference:18%  onet_tasks:9%
events                     11  0.00400  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  onet_tasks:18%  inference:9%
creative                   11  0.00400  inference            inference:82%  onet_dimensions:9%  wikipedia:9%
entertainment              11  0.00400  dwas                 dwas:64%  inference:27%  wikipedia:9%
personal                   10  0.00364  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  onet_tasks:20%  inference:20%
needs                      10  0.00364  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  onet_tasks:10%  inference:10%
writers                    10  0.00364  inference            inference:90%  onet_tasks:10%
techniques                 10  0.00364  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       10  0.00364  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                10  0.00364  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
developing                 10  0.00364  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:20%
appropriate                 9  0.00328  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  onet_tasks:22%  inference:22%
procedures                  9  0.00328  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
problems                    9  0.00328  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                  9  0.00328  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  dwas:11%
human                       9  0.00328  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
resources                   9  0.00328  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
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performance                 8  0.00291  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
rules                       8  0.00291  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
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actions                     8  0.00291  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
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