Authors, and Book and Script Editors play a crucial role in the literary and entertainment industries in Australia. They are responsible for writing, editing, and evaluating various forms of literary works for publication, as well as scripts for film, television, radio, and stage productions.

Indicative Skill Level:

In Australia and New Zealand, most occupations in this unit group require a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor's degree or higher qualification. However, in some cases, at least five years of relevant experience may substitute for formal qualifications. Certain occupations within this group may also require high levels of creative talent or personal commitment and interest, which can be considered in place of formal qualifications or experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include:

• Creating and developing ideas and themes for written works, such as novels, plays, musicals, screen productions, educational texts, information texts, and multimedia products.
• Researching subject matter through original and secondary materials, interviews, and other media.
• Planning, organizing, and writing material.
• Reviewing and evaluating manuscripts of novels, biographies, short stories, poems, educational texts, and other books, ensuring coherence of style and development of theme, plot, and characterization.
• Advising publishers about the potential of works for publication and negotiating publication contracts.
• Reviewing and assessing stories and other material for film, television, radio, and stage productions.
• Directing the preparation of scripts to be read by announcers, connecting parts of musicals, news, sports, and special events programs.

Occupations:

• 212211 Author
• 212212 Book or Script Editor

212211 Author

An Author produces literary or other written work for publication or performance. This occupation requires high levels of creative talent or personal commitment and interest, which can be considered in place of formal qualifications and experience. Specializations within this occupation include Novelist, Playwright, Poet, Screenwriter, and Script Writer.

Skill Level: 1

212212 Book or Script Editor

A Book or Script Editor evaluates manuscripts of books or scripts to determine their suitability for publication or production. They also edit and supervise material in preparation for publication or for production on film, television, radio, or stage. A specialization within this occupation is a Script Coordinator.

Skill Level: 1