Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Agents Facet
3. People (hierarchy name)
4. people (agents)
5. [people by occupation]
6. workers
7. white collar workers
8. clerical workers

Anotations

Scope note:

People who practice or perform writing, particularly those whose business or occupation consists of writing longhand or on a keyboard, whether or not they are also responsible for the content. Included are functionaries, officers, clerks, and others who perform clerical or secretarial duties. To distinguish those who compose content, particularly those responsible for the creative and intellectual content of books and other literary works, use "authors."