Author Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of an Author includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Developing story elements (characters, plot, theme, dialogue, and style).
  • Developing creative ideas for stories.
  • Conducting research to include factual information in stories.
  • Presenting drafts for editing in a timely manner.
  • Editing pieces from other writers.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Author duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Author roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.