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Culture and Society

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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Salary Breakdown

Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers

Average

$53,620

ANNUAL

$25.78

HOURLY

Entry Level

$29,120

ANNUAL

$14.00

HOURLY

Mid Level

$48,930

ANNUAL

$23.52

HOURLY

Expert Level

$80,570

ANNUAL

$38.73

HOURLY


Program Recommendations

Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers

Estrella Mountain Community College (MCCCD)

Applied Storytelling

Education

Associate's Degree

South Mountain Community College (MCCCD)

Applied Storytelling

Education

Associate's Degree

Estrella Mountain Community College

Applied Storytelling

Education

Credential

South Mountain Community College (MCCCD)

Applied Storytelling

Education

Credential

Northern Arizona University

Communication, MA

Education

Master's Degree

University of Arizona

Creative Writing, BA

Education

Bachelor's Degree


Projected Jobs

Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers

2,860

Projected job openings through 2030


Top Expected Tasks

Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Communications and Media

KNOWLEDGE

Psychology

KNOWLEDGE

Sociology and Anthropology

KNOWLEDGE

Administrative

SKILL

Writing

SKILL

Reading Comprehension

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Speaking

ABILITY

Written Expression

ABILITY

Fluency of Ideas

ABILITY

Originality

ABILITY

Written Comprehension

ABILITY

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