# Competences — writer

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/b06a1dde-e5a1-4219-9491-2bedd0282e4b).

## Essential

- **apply grammar and spelling rules** (skill/competence)
- **consult information sources** (skill/competence)
- **copyright legislation** (knowledge)
- **critically reflect on artistic production processes** (skill/competence)
- **develop an artistic framework** (skill/competence)
- **develop creative ideas** (skill/competence)
- **grammar** (knowledge)
- **literature** (knowledge)
- **perform background research on writing subject** (skill/competence)
- **publishing industry** (knowledge)
- **publishing market** (knowledge)
- **select subject matter** (skill/competence)
- **spelling** (knowledge)
- **types of literature genres** (knowledge)
- **use specific writing techniques** (skill/competence)
- **write dialogues** (skill/competence)
- **write storylines** (skill/competence)
- **writing techniques** (knowledge)

## Optional

- attend book fairs (skill/competence)
- consult with editor (skill/competence)
- critique other writers (skill/competence)
- evaluate writings in response to feedback (skill/competence)
- liaise with book publishers (skill/competence)
- linguistics (knowledge)
- manage writing administration (skill/competence)
- negotiate artistic productions (skill/competence)
- negotiate publishing rights (skill/competence)
- promote one's writings (skill/competence)
- proofread text (skill/competence)
- respect publication formats (skill/competence)
- teach writing (skill/competence)
- write to a deadline (skill/competence)