Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers – Creative Careers Studio

Poets, lyricists, and creative writers spend their days exploring and expressing emotions and ideas through their chosen forms of writing, often immersing themselves in creative processes like brainstorming, drafting, and revising. They also engage in activities such as reading, attending workshops or literary events, and working with editors or publishers to refine and share their work with audiences.

Quiz Matches

What kind of personality tends to excel in this career?

Ideas

Creations

How much this role requires you to be outspoken and in the spotlight.

Independent

Collaborative

How often you’ll have to work with others

Introvert

Extrovert

How often you’ll be coming up with big ideas versus making ideas reality.

Routine

Variety

How much your tasks change day by day

Screen Time

How much of your day is spent working at a desk on a computer.

Average Salary in SC

$45,140

Education Level

4 year degree recommended

Alternate Titles

Book Author
Children’s Book Author
Creative Writer
Fiction Author
Freelance Writer
Lyricist
Novelist
Poet
Songwriter

More Details

Skills

Writing
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Speaking

Activities

Thinking Creatively
Working with Computers
Getting Information
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Work Styles

Persistence
Independence
Initiative
Innovation
Achievement/Effort

Professional Associations

American Grant Writers’ Association
American Society of Journalists and Authors
Association of Writers and Writing Programs
National Association of Science Writers
Recording Academy

Related High School Courses

Creative Writing Courses
Creative Writing
Advanced Creative Writing
Literature Courses
English Literature
World Literature

Communication and Analysis Courses
Public Speaking
Rhetoric and Composition

Art and Design Courses
Visual Arts
Music Theory

Creative and Analytical Courses
Philosophy
Drama/Theater

College Majors to Consider

Creative Writing
Literature
Music
Music Production
Poetry
Songwriting
Theatre Arts

Jobs, Internships, Apprenticeships

Jobs
Freelance Writer
Content Creator
Library Assistant
Creative Writing Tutor

Internships
Literary Magazine Internship
Publishing Internship
Arts Organization Internship
Music Industry Internship

Apprenticeships
Mentorship with a Published Poet or Writer
Creative Writing Apprenticeship
Songwriting Apprenticeship
Editorial Apprenticeship

Other Learning Opportunities
Online Writing Courses
Join Writing Workshops or Groups
Submit Work to Contests and Publications
Attend Literary Events

Profile of the SC Graduate

Read Critically
Learn Independently
Express Ideas

Learn more about the Profile of the SC Graduate here.

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