Dramatist (Playwright)

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Work Tasks

• Write scripts for plays, radio, TV, and movies
• Research what they are writing about
• Meet with the director and producer to talk about suggested script changes
• Make an outline of the plot, then write the dialogue (what the characters say)
• Work for acting schools, studios, colleges, or for themselves
• Work with books, research materials, scripts, screenplays, set and costume designs, actors, directors, producers, and agents

Salary, Size & Growth

• $59,000 average per year ($28.25 per hour)
• A medium occupation (41,000 workers in 2010)
• Expected to grow moderately (1.5% per year)

Education/Training

• Minimum for Entry: Writing talent, creativity, and the ability to express their ideas in a way that appeals to readers
• Skills/Courses: College courses include creative writing, English, theater, and communications.