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.
Skill level:
Highly skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Authors and related writers - from $5,410 to $12,270 per month - 2025.
- A Authors and related writers typically earns between $5,410 and $11,174 gross per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between $5,966 and $11,842 per month for a working week of 38 hours.
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- A Technical Writer earned minimum $90,000.00 and maximum $180,000.00 per year in 2022.
Job Responsibilities
- Conceiving, writing and editing novels, plays, scripts, poetry and other material for publication or presentation
- Conducting research to establish factual content and to obtain other necessary information
- Writing scripts and continuities and preparing programmes for stage, film, radio and television productions
- Analysing material, such as specifications, notes and drawings, and creating manuals, instructions for use, user guides and other documents to explain clearly and concisely the installation, operation and maintenance of software, electronic, mechanical and other equipment
- Writing brochures, handbooks and similar technical publications
- Selecting material for publication, checking style, grammar and accuracy of content, arranging for any necessary revisions and checking proof copies before printing
