Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
Create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance.
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How AI Impacts Each Task
16 tasks analyzed
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.
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.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | - | - | - |
| 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. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$72,270
per year
Mean Wage
$85,780
per year
Employment
48K
workers
Wage Range
$41,080 - $133,680
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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