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The Writer career is one of the jobs available in the base game of The Sims 4. This career is suitable for Sims who enjoy writing and want to earn Simoleons through published works.
In addition to earning money from books sold to publishers, Sims can progress through the Writer career and unlock various rewards at each level.
After reaching a certain level, you can choose between two specializations: Author and Journalist. Each branch has different focuses and Skill requirements for earning promotions.
Therefore, developing the appropriate skills from the beginning will help Sims reach the top of the career more easily.
Overview
The Writer career is one of the creative professions available in the base game of The Sims 4. Most of its activities are performed using a computer, including writing novels, articles, and other forms of written content.
Writing novels can also generate royalties from published works. However, royalty income is usually not very high during the early stages of the game. The Writer career provides a more stable source of income through a regular salary while allowing Sims to develop the Writing skill.
Author or Journalist?
After being promoted to Level 6, Sims must choose between two specialization branches:
- Author — Focuses on writing novels and books that generate additional income through royalties. This branch requires the Logic skill for promotion.
- Journalist — Focuses on writing articles and reporting on various topics involving other Sims. This branch places greater emphasis on social interactions and requires the Charisma skill.
Although both branches involve writing, they offer different gameplay styles. Authors spend more time working independently at a computer, while Journalists need to interact with other Sims to gather information and build relationships.
Traits and Moods That Support the Writer Career
The right Traits and moods can help Sims develop Writing and improve their work performance.
Recommended Traits include:
- Creative — Helps Sims naturally obtain Inspired moodlets.
- Loner — Slows the decline of the Social need, allowing Sims to work longer without frequent social interaction.
- Bookworm — Makes Sims more comfortable with reading, research, and writing activities.
- Perfectionist — Increases the chance of producing higher-quality books, including Excellent and Bestseller works.
- Outgoing or Self-Assured — Recommended for Sims who choose the Journalist branch because these Traits help improve Charisma.
The most important mood is Inspired. This mood helps improve the Writing skill, produce higher-quality works, and increase work performance.
To become Inspired before working or writing, Sims can:
- Take a Thoughtful Shower.
- Use other methods that provide an Inspired moodlet.
Writer Career Levels: Salary, Work Schedule, Promotion Requirements, Daily Tasks, and Rewards
The table below provides details for every level of the Writer career, including work hours, salary, promotion requirements, daily tasks, and rewards through Level 10.
The Writer career branches after Sims are promoted to Level 6, when you must choose between Author and Journalist.
During the early stages of the career, the daily task is Read Book.
To complete it:
- Use a bookshelf.
- Select Read.
- Continue reading until the daily task progress bar is full.
After reaching Level 3, the daily task changes to Write Books.
To complete it:
- Use a computer.
- Select Write > Write Genre Book.
- Continue writing until the daily task progress requirement is fulfilled.
Promotion requirements at this stage focus on the Writing skill. This skill can be improved by writing books or completing various writing projects through the Write menu.
| Schedule | Rates | Ideal Mood | Daily Task | Promotion Requirements | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 – Writer’s Assistant | |||||
| Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun(11am-7pm) | §25/Hour §200/Day | Inspired | Read Books | – | – |
| Level 2 – Blogger | |||||
| Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun(11am-7pm) | §32/Hour §256/Day | Inspired | Read Books | Level 2 Writing | §407 Bonus, Milton Word Processor |
| Level 3 – Freelance Article Writer | |||||
| Mon, Tue, Thurs, Sun(9am-5pm) | §38/Hour §304/Day | Inspired | Read Books | Level 3 Writing | §509 Bonus, Still Life Painting, Pitch Story Idea |
| Level 4 – Advice Columnist | |||||
| Mon, Tue, Thurs, Sun(9am-5pm) | §44/Hour §352/Day | Inspired | Write Books | Level 4 Writing | §611 Bonus, The Thinker |
| Level 5 – Regular Contributor | |||||
| Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri(8am-4pm) | §50/Hour §400/Day | Inspired | Write Books | Level 5 Writing | §703 Bonus, An Open Book, Framed, Writer’s Cap CAS Parts |
The daily task for the Author branch remains Write Books.
To complete it:
- Use a computer.
- Select Write > Write Genre Book.
- Continue writing until the daily task progress bar is full.
Promotion requirements for this branch focus on Writing and Logic.
Writing increases through writing activities, while Logic can be developed by playing chess or performing other activities related to the skill.
If the Sim does not have a chess table yet:
- Open Build Mode.
- Search for Chess.
- Purchase and place a chess table in the Sim’s home.
- Use it regularly to improve Logic.
It is recommended to develop both skills from the beginning so that promotion requirements can be met more easily.
| Schedule | Rates | Ideal Mood | Daily Task | Promotion Requirements | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 – Short Story Writer | |||||
| Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun(1pm-9pm) | §60/Hour §480/Day | Inspired | Write Books | Level 7 Writing Level 2 Logic | §956 Bonus, Antique Tomes, Talk about Bestsellers |
| Level 7 – Novelist | |||||
| Wed, Thurs, Sat, Sun(1pm-8pm) | §115/Hour §805/Day | Inspired | Write Books | Level 8 Writing Level 3 Logic | §1,243 Bonus |
| Level 8 – Fan Favorite | |||||
| Wed, Thurs, Sat, Sun(12pm-5pm) | §202/Hour §1,010/Day | Inspired | Write Books | Level 9 Writing Level 4 Logic | §1,808 Bonus, Nom de Plume Quill Pen |
| Level 9 – Bestselling Author | |||||
| Tue, Wed, Sat(12pm-5pm) | §296/Hour §1,480/Day | Inspired | Write Books | Level 10 Writing Level 5 Logic | §2,421 Bonus, The Muse |
| Level 10 – Creator of Worlds | |||||
| Tues, Sun(12pm-6pm) | §465/Hour §2,790/Day | Inspired | Write Books | N/A | §2,885 Bonus, Door of Perception |
Unlike the previous branch, the Journalist path requires Sims to gather information about other Sims before writing articles.
Interview Sims
To gather information:
- Click the Sim you want to interview.
- Select Friendly > Interests > Interview About Life or Interview for Story.
- Complete the interview interaction.
Write Articles
After gathering the information:
- Use a computer.
- Select Write.
- Select “Write Positive Article” or “Write Negative Article”.
- Complete and publish the article.
Published articles generate Simoleons and can affect the relationship with the Sim who is the subject of the article. Positive articles improve the relationship, while negative articles can damage it.
The more articles you write and publish, the greater the potential for additional income.
Promotion requirements for the Journalist branch focus on the Charisma and Writing skills.
To improve Charisma, Sims can:
- Practice in front of a mirror using Practice Speech.
- Perform social interactions with other Sims.
| Schedule | Rates | Ideal Mood | Daily Task | Promotion Requirements | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 – Page Two Journalist | |||||
| Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri(8am-4pm) | §56/Hour §448/Day | Inspired | Write Articles | Level 7 Writing Level 2 Charisma | §956 Bonus, Interview about Life, Write Article |
| Level 7 – Front Page Writer | |||||
| Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri(8am-3pm) | §83/Hour §581/Day | Inspired | Write Articles | Level 8 Writing Level 3 Charisma | §1,562 Bonus, Antique Writer’s Desk |
| Level 8 – Investigative Journalist | |||||
| Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs(9am-4pm) | §145/Hour §1,015/Day | Inspired | Write Articles | Level 9 Writing Level 4 Charisma | §2,031 Bonus, The Where Should I Go? Ball |
| Level 9 – Editor-In-Chief | |||||
| Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs(9am-4pm) | §189/Hour §1,323/Day | Inspired | Write Articles | Level 10 Writing Level 5 Charisma | §2,844 Bonus, Antique Typewriter |
| Level 10 – Scribe of History | |||||
| Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs(10am-4pm) | §287/Hour §1,722/Day | Inspired | Write Articles | N/A | §3,697 Bonus, Deep Thoughts Bookcase |
Conclusion
The Writer career is suitable for Sims who want to make writing their profession while earning additional income from published works.
After Level 6, you can choose between Author and Journalist. Author focuses on books and requires Writing and Logic, while Journalist combines article writing with social interactions and requires Writing and Charisma.
In terms of gameplay, Author is better suited to Sims who enjoy working independently at a computer. Journalist offers more varied activities through interviews, article writing, and interactions with other Sims.
Overall, Author is a good choice for Sims who want to become novelists and earn royalties from their books, while Journalist is more suitable for Sims who enjoy social interaction and the media world. Both branches provide opportunities to earn additional income through writing activities.
