PSOC Unit group 2641 — Authors and related writers

Authors and related writers plan, research and write books, scripts, storyboards, plays, essays, speeches, manuals, specifications and other non-journalistic articles (excluding material for newspapers, magazines and other periodicals) for publication or presentation. Their tasks include: a) conceiving, writing and editing novels, plays, scripts, poetry and other material for publication or presentation; b) conducting research to establish factual content and to obtain other necessary information; c) writing scripts and continuities and preparing programmes for stage, film, radio and television productions; d) analyzing material, such as specifications, notes and drawings, and writing manuals, user guides and other documents to explain clearly and concisely the installation, operation and maintenance of software, electronic, mechanical and other equipment; e) writing brochures, handbooks and similar technical publications; f) selecting material for publication, checking style, grammar and accuracy of content, arranging for any necessary revisions and checks proof copies before printing. Examples of the occupations classified here: Author, Book editor, Creative writer, Crossword puzzle maker, Essayist, Feature writer, Freelance writer, Interactive media writer, Literary writer, Novelist, Playwright, Poet, Publicity writer, Scriptwriter, Speech writer, Staff writer, Technical writer, Writer Some related occupation classified elsewhere: Journalist - 2642, Newspaper editor - 2642

Use this unit group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Authors, journalists and linguists.

Use this node when the job title is more specific than the broader Authors, journalists and linguists grouping.