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2312 Authors, and Book and Script Editors

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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2024, Version 1.0

2312 Authors, and Book and Script Editors

Write, edit and evaluate literary works for publication and scripts for film, television, audio and live performance productions.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
Occupation

231231 Author

Produces literary or other written work for publication or performance.

Specialisations

  • Novelist
  • Playwright
  • Poet
  • Screenwriter
  • Script Writer

Skill level: 1

High levels of creative talent, interest and personal commitment may substitute for formal qualifications or years of experience.

Main tasks

  • Writes clear, engaging and concise content that communicates messages effectively
  • Conducts research on the subject matter, including reading books, articles and other resources, conducting interviews, and gathering data
  • Develops ideas and concepts for written work
  • Writes for different formats including print, digital and multimedia
  • Collaborates with other writers, editors, designers and publishers
  • Promotes their work and finds new clients or readers using social media or by networking with other writers and industry professionals
Occupation

231232 Book or Script Editor

Evaluates manuscripts of books or scripts to determine suitability for publication or production, and edits and supervises material in preparation for publication or for film, television, audio or live performance productions.

Specialisation

  • Script Coordinator

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Provides feedback and helps with the structure and organisation of a manuscript
  • Proofreads manuscripts for clarity and coherence
  • Evaluates manuscripts for publication or production suitability
  • Provides feedback to Authors to improve drafts and produce a final version of the book
  • Provides feedback to screenwriters to improve drafts and produce a final version of the screenplay or script
  • Coordinates with designers and Illustrators to support production