51111
Authors and writers (except technical)
- Express Entry skill level
- Yes
- Regulated in Québec
- No
- In demand in Manitoba
- No
Classification
Art, culture, recreation & sport
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Definition
Authors and writers plan, research and write books, scripts, storyboards, plays, essays, speeches and other non-journalistic articles for publication or presentation. They are employed by advertising agencies, governments, large corporations, private consulting firms, publishing firms, multimedia/new-media companies and other establishments, or they may be self-employed.
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Novelists, playwrights, script writers, poets and other creative writers
- Conceive and write novels, plays, scripts, poetry and other material for publication or presentation
- May conduct research to establish factual content and to obtain other necessary information.
- Content writers (non-technical)
- Write e-copy, blog posts, e-books, podcasts and other forms of Web-based content
- Conduct research on a variety of topics to inform writing and may consult with clients to determine the goals of the writing.
- Copywriters
- Study and determine selling features of products and services and write text for advertisements and commercials.
- Authors and writers may specialize in a particular subject or type of writing.
Example job titles
- •advertising copywriter
- •copywriter
- •essayist
- •interactive media writer
- •literary writer
- •novelist
- •playwright
- •poet
Overview
Under Canada's NOC 2021 system, NOC 51111 classifies authors and writers (except technical). Classified under TEER 1, professionals in this category plan, research, and write books, scripts, storyboards, plays, essays, speeches, and other non-technical literary works. Common job titles include novelist, copywriter, screenwriter, playwright, and essayist. This unit group strictly excludes technical writers, who are classified separately under NOC 51112.
Employment requirements for NOC 51111 typically include a university degree in creative writing, English, journalism, or a related discipline, or a demonstrated portfolio of creative writing ability. As a TEER 1 occupation, NOC 51111 is eligible for major Canadian economic immigration programs, including the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) managed under the Express Entry system, as well as various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For official and up-to-date immigration guidance, consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or a regulated Canadian immigration professional.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.