- Conducts research to obtain factual information and authentic detail, utilizing sources such as newspaper accounts, diaries, and interviews. - Reviews, submits for approval, and revises written material to meet personal standards and satisfy needs of client, publisher, director, or producer. - Selects subject or theme for writing project based on personal interest and writing specialty, or assignment from publisher, client, producer, or director. - Writes humorous material for publication or performance, such as comedy routines, gags, comedy shows, or scripts for entertainers. - Writes fiction or nonfiction prose work, such as short story, novel, biography, article, descriptive or critical analysis, or essay.