About the role
Authors create literary works such as novels, short stories, poetry, essays, or non-fiction. They may be self-taught or have an academic background in fields such as literary studies, journalism, or creative writing. Authors often work freelance and can be affiliated with a publishing house.Responsibilities
Authors develop ideas, create characters, and build stories. They research and edit their texts to create engaging and well-written works. Marketing their books and participating in literary contexts can also be part of their responsibilities.Skills and tools
Authors need strong language skills, creativity, and the ability to express themselves well in writing. They use word processing software, may need knowledge in research methods, and often social media for marketing. Self-discipline and patience are important qualities. Common competencies demanded by employers are sökordsoptimering/seo, film and html programmeringsspråk.