What are the daily jobs or tasks for creative writing?
I'm a seventh grader who loves to read and write. I'm really thinking about going in to creative writing and I'm wondering what are some daily things I would have to do as a creative writer ? #writing #creative-writing
4 answers
Daniela Silva
Daniela’s Answer
Hi Mickey,
Job Duties and Tasks for: "Creative Writer"
1) Conducts research to obtain factual information and authentic detail, utilizing sources such as newspaper accounts, diaries, and interviews.
2) Reviews, submits for approval, and revises written material to meet personal standards and satisfy needs of client, publisher, director, or producer.
3) Selects subject or theme for writing project based on personal interest and writing specialty, or assignment from publisher, client, producer, or director.
4) Develops factors, such as theme, plot, characterization, psychological analysis, historical environment, action, and dialogue, to create material.
5) Writes humorous material for publication or performance, such as comedy routines, gags, comedy shows, or scripts for entertainers.
6) Writes fiction or nonfiction prose work, such as short story, novel, biography, article, descriptive or critical analysis, or essay.
7) Writes play or script for moving pictures or television, based on original ideas or adapted from fictional, historical, or narrative sources.
8) Organizes material for project, plans arrangement or outline, and writes synopsis.
9) Collaborates with other writers on specific projects.
In: https://job-descriptions.careerplanner.com/creative-writers.cfm
You can have more information, including free courses about this career in:
http://creativewritingcareer.com/
Best!
Mary Faderan, PhD, RAC
Mary’s Answer
Hello,
My suggestion is to read books you like. See how the authors create the story, plot and characters. Establish a writing schedule. Write in a journal every day, like clockwork. Write whatever comes to mind. Think about what you want to do - do you like writing fiction or do you like writing poems? Join a book club at school. Read the book "The Artist's Way" and follow the suggestions on writing. If you can, subscribe to the Writer's Digest or Poets and Writers magazines. There are good ideas there on writing different types of creative pieces. If there's a writers' workshop in your city, go to one of their workshops.
matthew’s Answer
Reading, articulation and volunteer writing, proofreading and editing
Susan E.’s Answer
As someone who is a creative writer, I can tell you that there really isn't any kind of "set-task" that you need to write. It's more like creating a schedule that works for you. As someone who is creative, you need to pick out the best time that you are creative. As for me, I write better in the evening when I have fresher ideas. Sometimes I write or create between classes when I'm working in the mornings but those are usually for other things.
One key thing to remember is that you don't want to force your creativity or it doesnt work for you. IF you have moment when you have a block or can't create as planned, take a break, read, and do something else that might get your creative stimulation going. That's why I do other creative things besides writing such as adult coloring and knitting.