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{{Era|TS3}}
This is the list of '''Business career opportunities'''.
{{All
|name = Writing
|image = [[File:Writing skill.jpeg|235px]]
|caption= A Sim practicing her writing
}}{{See also|Book}}{{For|the similar skill|Creativity (skill)}}{{For|the career in ''[[The Sims 4]]''|Writer}}
[[File:Writing skill icon.png|left]]'''Writing''' is a [[skill]] in ''[[The Sims 3]]''. The skill is augmented by [[Artistic]] trait and Acclaimed Author [[lifetime reward]]. Aside from Artistic trait, many traits can be beneficial and helpful for this skill. Sims learn Writing skill by writing books, e.g. novels, reports, journals, screenplays{{Vgversion|TS3:LN}}, and comics{{Vgversion|TS3:UL}}; practicing writing on the computer, or taking a Writing class at the [[office building]] rabbit hole. Upon gaining the first level, Sims will be given a laptop in their [[inventory]].
[[Child]]ren and older can write books. [[Toddler]]s who have read toddler books about Writing will earn Writing skill as soon as they grow up and practice writing, based on how many books they've read. With ''[[The Sims 3: Ambitions]]'', Sims can register as a [[Skill career|self-employed]] Writer.
==Regular opportunities==
{{Opp
|name = The Wright Opinion
|game = The Sims 3
|icon = Business career icon.png
|req =
*Business career level 2-5
|avail =
*Once per Sim
*Received at work
|reward =
*§500
|timeout = 5 days
|goal = Read "The Wright Papers" and go to work.
|desc = You've been asked to read the business report titled "The Wright Papers," and then report upon your opinion. In addition to the excitement of having your opinion sought, the office is willing to pay you for your efforts.
}}
{{Opp
|name = The Goth Way?
|game = The Sims 3
|icon = Business career icon.png
|req = None
|avail = Not available
|reward =
*§500
|timeout = 5 days
|goal = Read "The Goth Account" and go to work.
|desc = You need to read "The Goth Account" – a report on business dealings and financial hootenanny – then provide your personal analysis at work. In addition to the excitement of having your opinion sought, the office is willing to pay you for your efforts.
|note = This opportunity exists in the game files, but is never obtainable without the use of mod.
}}
{{Opp
|name = Graab it Up
|game = The Sims 3
|icon = Business career icon.png
|req = None
|avail = Not available
|reward =
*§500
|timeout = 5 days
|goal = Read "Landgraab Financial" and go to work.
|desc = The latest "Landgraab Financial" just hit newsstands, and the executives would like you to read it, form an opinion, and present it to the board. In addition to the excitement of having your opinion sought, the office is willing to pay you for your efforts.
|note = This opportunity exists in the game files, but is never obtainable without the use of mod.
}}
{{Opp
|name = Bathroom Gallery
|game = The Sims 3
|icon = Business career icon.png
|req =
*Business career level 1-4
*Painting skill level 1-10
|avail =
*Once per Sim
*Received at work
|reward =
*+15 Relationship with coworkers
|goal = Bring a self-made painting to work.
|desc = Co-worker morale is low. Management thinks a little flare will perk spirits. They know you paint, so they would like to commission a piece for the bathroom. Bring a painting to work and your co-workers will surely appreciate it.
}}
{{Opp
|name = Marketing Material
|game = The Sims 3
|icon = Business career icon.png
|req =
*Business career level 3-6
*Painting skill level 3-10
|avail =
*Once per Sim
*Received at work
|reward =
*+25 Job performance
*§500
|goal = Bring a self-made painting worth §100 to work.
|desc = Marketing is stuck – they just can't seem to find the right visual for their new ad campaign. Word has spread that you know how to paint, and marketing has requested you provide an outsider's take on the pitch. Bring a painting to work and you'll earn a job performance boost.
}}
{{Opp
|name = The Face of the Company
|game = The Sims 3
|icon = Business career icon.png
|req =
*Business career level 6-9
*Painting skill level 6-10
|avail =
*Once per Sim
*Received at work
|reward =
*+30 Job performance
*§2,000
|goal = Bring a self-made painting worth §750 to work.
|desc = The board feels the company's image has grown stale, especially with their outdated logo. You've been asked to illustrate a painting worth at least §750 that the board can draw from to create the new corporate logo. Your brush strokes could help define the new face of the company and earn you a hefty stack of Simoleons.
}}
{{Opp
|name = Board Room Beautification
|game = The Sims 3
|icon = Business career icon.png
|req =
*Business career level 10
*Painting skill level 8-10
|avail =
*Once per Sim
*Received at work
|reward =
*+§5 Raise
|goal = Bring a self-made painting worth §1,500 to work.
|desc = You and the board think the top floor could use a little cosmetic treatment. Paint a painting worth at least §1,500 for the boardroom, then bring it to work and the board will see about getting stockholder approval to give you a nice, hefty raise.
}}
{{Opp
|name = Sealing the Deal
|game = The Sims 3
|icon = Business career icon.png
|req =
*Business career level 10
*Office building rabbit hole
|avail =
*Once per Sim
*Received at work
|reward =
*+§10 Raise
*§2,000
|timeout = 3 days
|goal = "Sign Acquisition Deal" at the office building between 5 PM and 10 PM.
|desc = The company is about to sign the paperwork for the biggest acquisition in corporate history. You need to go to the office to sign your name on the paper and make company history. There’s a lot of money riding on this deal – money with your name on it.
}}
{{Opp
|name = Making Nice with the Newsies
|game = The Sims 3
|icon = Business career icon.png
|req =
*Business career level 4-6
|avail =
*Once per Sim
*Received at work
|reward =
*+25 Job performance
|goal = Become friends with the target Sim and go to work.
|desc = The board thinks it'd be profitable to develop a relationship with the journalists that share the building. Meet with (Sim name) and become friends. The board will ensure you get a job performance increase on your record for your efforts.
}}
{{Opp
|name = Outflanking the Military
|game = The Sims 3
|icon = Business career icon.png
|req =
*Business career level 7-10
*Military base rabbit hole
|avail =
*Once per Sim
*Received at work
|reward =
*+35 Job performance
*+§10 Raise
|goal = Become friends with the target Sim and go to work.
|desc = Military contracts are lucrative and highly sought. To pave the way for profits, the board would like you to become acquainted with (Sim name) and become friends. Knowing how the board rewards success, your job performance will surely increase as well.
}}
{{Opp
|name = Hospital Delivery
|game = The Sims 3
|icon = Business career icon.png
|req =
*Business career level 1-3
*Hospital rabbit hole
|avail =
*Once per Sim
*Received at work
|reward =
*+§2 Raise
|goal = Deliver dossier to the hospital between 7 AM and 9 PM.
|desc = The board has drafted a report on quarterly revenue earning potential for their business partners at the hospital. Quickly deliver this report to the hospital and your superiors will make sure you're given a compensatory raise.
}}
{{Opp
|name = Scientific Documents
|game = The Sims 3
|icon = Business career icon.png
|req =
*Business career level 4-6
*Science lab rabbit hole
|avail =
*Once per Sim
*Received at work
|reward =
*+§5 Raise
|goal = Deliver dossier to the science lab between between 7 AM and 9 PM.
|desc = The eggheads at the science facility need this report as soon as possible. It contains our forecasts for their latest scientific advancements – without it they'll be experimenting blindly. Deliver the report to the Science Facility and you'll be rewarded with a raise.
}}
{{Opp
|name = Political Influence
|game = The Sims 3
|icon = Business career icon.png
|req =
*Business career level 7-9
*City hall rabbit hole
|avail =
*Once per Sim
*Received at work
|reward =
*+§6 Raise
|goal = Deliver dossier to the city hall between 7 AM and 9 PM.
|desc = The board needs you to deliver a report on the potential downsides to the new tax plan to City Hall quickly, before they vote! Deliver this report to City Hall and the board will see that you are given a raise.
}}
{{Opp
|name = Top, Top Secret
|game = The Sims 3
|icon = Business career icon.png
|req =
*Business career level 10
*Military base rabbit hole
|avail =
*Once per Sim
*Received at work
|reward =
*+§10 Raise
|goal = Deliver dossier to the military base between 7 AM and 9 PM.
|desc = You've been selected to deliver this top secret documentation to the Military Base. You need to deliver this quickly and quietly – don’t draw attention to yourself. Succeed, and the board will give you a raise.
}}
==Book==
==Statistics==
* Books Read
{{Opp
* Current Book Completed
|name = Making Coffee the Executive Way
* Completed Books
|game = The Sims 3
* Scrapped Writings
|icon = Business career icon.png
* Pages Written
|req =
* Flops
*Business career level 1
* Hits
|avail =
* Best Sellers
*Once per Sim
* Most Experienced Genre
*Received at work
* Most Profitable Book
|reward =
* Money Earned Writing
*+15 Job performance
* Current Weekly Royalties
*+25 Relationship with boss
|goal = Read "Caffeine Culture" and go to work.
|desc = Your boss thinks it'd be most beneficial if you read "Caffeine Culture," a detailed book on the intricacies of bringing coffee to the boardroom. It's a surefire career improver – your boss likes you more and your job performance increases... a win/win!
}}
{{Opp
|name = A Farewell to Paper
|game = The Sims 3
|icon = Business career icon.png
|req =
*Business career level 2
|avail =
*Once per Sim
*Received at work
|reward =
*+15 Job performance
*+25 Relationship with boss
|goal = Read "Going Paperless" and go to work.
|desc = It's a digital world – one in which every tree is valued. "Going Paperless" is not only the best course of action, but the book your boss wants you to read. A job performance boost and an improved relationship with your boss are guaranteed – you can't lose!
}}
{{Opp
|name = Inflate Away
|game = The Sims 3
|icon = Business career icon.png
|req =
*Business career level 3
|avail =
*Once per Sim
*Received at work
|reward =
*+15 Job performance
*+25 Relationship with boss
|goal = Read "Bloviation on Hyperinflation" and go to work.
|desc = Your boss just dropped the book "Bloviation on Hyperinflation" on your desk. You've been asked to read this and make some sense of it... for the good of the company. Doing so will earn you net gains on your job performance and a better relationship with your boss. Start reading!
}}
{{Opp
|name = Special is, Special Does
|game = The Sims 3
|icon = Business career icon.png
|req =
*Business career level 4
|avail =
*Once per Sim
*Received at work
|reward =
*+20 Job performance
*+25 Relationship with boss
|goal = Read "You are Special" and go to work.
|desc = Human Resources thinks it'd be beneficial for everyone to read "You Are Special," a generic, one size fits all approach to pointing out the unique qualities in everyone. As fishy as it may sound, reading the book will earn you a better relationship with your boss and better job performance.
}}
{{Opp
|name = You're Liable for This
|game = The Sims 3
|icon = Business career icon.png
|req =
*Business career level 5
|avail =
*Once per Sim
*Received at work
|reward =
*+20 Job performance
*+20 Relationship with boss
|goal = Read "Limiting Liability" and go to work.
|desc = Modern society is a litigious one, so it never hurts to be on top of the current legislation that applies to business. Take the time to read "Limiting Liability" at the request of your boss, and you'll be rewarded with increased job performance and a better boss/employee relationship.
}}
{{Opp
|name = No Whistles Here
|game = The Sims 3
|icon = Business career icon.png
|req =
*Business career level 6
|avail =
*Once per Sim
*Received at work
|reward =
*+20 Job performance
*+20 Relationship with boss
|goal = Read "Woes of Whistle Blowing" and go to work.
|desc = Your boss has found a very frightening, eye-opening book detailing the potential outcomes from having a whistleblower reveal the company's dirty laundry. "Woes of Whistle Blowing" is a report nobody should miss. To make it worth your while, your boss promises your job performance will increase. It will also help your personal relationship with your boss.
}}
{{Opp
|name = No Shelter Here
|game = The Sims 3
|icon = Business career icon.png
|req =
*Business career level 7
|avail =
*Once per Sim
*Received at work
|reward =
*+20 Job performance
*+20 Relationship with boss
|goal = Read "Yay, Tax Shelters!" and go to work.
|desc = Tax season is quickly approaching. To better prepare, your boss wants you to read "Yay, Tax Shelters!" You'll help save the company big Simoleons, get on your boss' good side, and do your career a favor by increasing your job performance.
}}
{{Opp
|name = Handling the Restructure
|game = The Sims 3
|icon = Business career icon.png
|req =
*Business career level 8
|avail =
*Once per Sim
*Received at work
|reward =
*+20 Job performance
*+20 Relationship with boss
|goal = Read "ABCs of Downsizing" and go to work.
|desc = As a CEO, your job now includes reducing the work force when needed. Unpleasant, but necessary. The board has requested that you read "ABCs of Downsizing" to better prepare yourself for the looming challenges. Your relationship with them will improve as a result, and your job performance will tick in the right direction – upwards.
}}
==Challenges==
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;Speed Writer
Speed Writers are so prolific that they've earned §30,000 in royalties. Speed Writers write more quickly than normal writers.
;Prolific Writer
Prolific Writers have written at least 20 books in their career. They are so well known that they tend to write far more best-sellers than their counterparts.
;Specialist Writer
Writers must pen at least 5 novels in a specific genre to be known as a specialist for the genre.<ref>Specialist is given to the first genre that has 5 completed novels. The specialization will change to the genre with the most completed books. In the case of a tie, the tiebreaker is based on the following list: Trashy > Drama > Science Fiction > Fantasy > Humor > Satire > Mystery > Romance > Historical > Children > Vaudeville > Biography > Article > Autobiography > Masterpiece > Political Memoir > Life Story > Fiction > Non-fiction > Poetry > Horror > Sports > Comic. For example, if the Sim has completed 5 Romance novels, on completion of his fifth Mystery novel, the specialization will change. In order to then change the specialization to Children, the Sim must complete at least six Children's books. Each Genre gets its own special [[/List of Specialist blurbs|blurb]], except for Life Story and Political Memoir, where the specialization will say "**Unknown Genre**"</ref> Such specialists write far more hits and best-sellers in their particular genre than most.
Sims can start writing a book from the computer. Only one book per type (e.g. novel, comic, or screenplay) can be written at a time. On starting a book, the players will be prompted to name the book title. Different genre has different book length. Sims have a base rate of 0.12 page per minute (PPM). Higher PPM rate allows Sims to finish the book faster. The PPM rate is modified by several factors:
*+0.03 PPM if the Sim has the [[Bookworm]] trait.
*+0.025 PPM per Writing skill level.
*+0.003 PPM per book read, capped at 0.15 PPM or 50 books.
*±0 PPM per book written, capped at 20 books (The value is set to 0, but it is possible to tune the value in the game files using a mod).
*x1.4 PPM if the Sim has completed Speed Writer skill challenge.
*x0.8 PPM if the Sim has the [[Perfectionist]] trait.
This means a Sim can have a maximum of 0.77 PPM rate. At every one fifth of the book progress, Sims will earn partial work payment by 50% of the book's length. Partial work payment is only earned for novel writing; it is not earned for comics, articles, or screenplays. Unlike most other skill building techniques, Sims will earn Writing skill points once they stop writing novel, instead of while writing.
===Screenplay===
Sims at level 8 of [[Film]] career in the Directing branch have the option to write screenplay on the computer. There are five types of screenplay, which are action, science fiction, romantic comedy, indie, and drama. Each requires Writing skill level 0, 2, 4, 6, and 8, respectively. The value of a screenplay ranges from §0 to §1,500. Screenplays can be sold in the [[film studio]]. Sims with Suave Seller [[lifetime reward]] can sell a screenplay worth +15% more.
Finished screenplays do not contribute to the Sim's royalty earnings.
==Quality and royalty==
When Sims finish writing a book, they will immediately receive payment worth the book's royalty. On the next day, Sims will receive a copy of the written book in the [[mailbox]]. Articles will not be mailed, but simply appear in the Sim's inventory, however. The written books can be found in the [[library]], bought from the [[bookstore]], or ordered from the computer.
There are four qualities of a written book: flop, normal, hit, and best seller. There are many factors that contribute the quality of the books:
*The base chance of the quality depends on the Sim's skill level. Below is the table of base quality chance.
*-1.5 (flop), +1.5 (hit), and +1.5 (best seller) for each previously written novel of the same genre. The value is capped at ±60.
*-20 (flop), +20 (hit), and +20 (best seller) if the Sim has the Bookworm trait.
*-15 (flop), +15 (hit), and +20 (best seller) if the Sim has the Perfectionist trait.
*+20 (hit) and +20 (best seller) if the Sim is a specialist writer of the genre.
*+15 (hit) and +5 (best seller) if the Sim has completed Prolific Writer skill challenge.
*+5 (hit) and +5 (best seller) if the Sim has received an advice from the boss, a random career even in [[Journalism]] career.
==Tips==
*Writing a novel reduces the [[fun]] motive, but Sims with [[Night Owl]] trait that has "Enjoying the Late Night" moodlet gains fun from it.{{Vgversion|TS3:SN}}
Writing is a skill in The Sims 3. The skill is augmented by Artistic trait and Acclaimed Author lifetime reward. Aside from Artistic trait, many traits can be beneficial and helpful for this skill. Sims learn Writing skill by writing books, e.g. novels, reports, journals, screenplays[TS3:LN], and comics[TS3:UL]; practicing writing on the computer, or taking a Writing class at the office building rabbit hole. Upon gaining the first level, Sims will be given a laptop in their inventory.
Children and older can write books. Toddlers who have read toddler books about Writing will earn Writing skill as soon as they grow up and practice writing, based on how many books they've read. With The Sims 3: Ambitions, Sims can register as a self-employed Writer.
Speed Writers are so prolific that they've earned §30,000 in royalties. Speed Writers write more quickly than normal writers.
Prolific Writer
Prolific Writers have written at least 20 books in their career. They are so well known that they tend to write far more best-sellers than their counterparts.
Specialist Writer
Writers must pen at least 5 novels in a specific genre to be known as a specialist for the genre.[1] Such specialists write far more hits and best-sellers in their particular genre than most.
Sims can start writing a book from the computer. Only one book per type (e.g. novel, comic, or screenplay) can be written at a time. On starting a book, the players will be prompted to name the book title. Different genre has different book length. Sims have a base rate of 0.12 page per minute (PPM). Higher PPM rate allows Sims to finish the book faster. The PPM rate is modified by several factors:
This means a Sim can have a maximum of 0.77 PPM rate. At every one fifth of the book progress, Sims will earn partial work payment by 50% of the book's length. Partial work payment is only earned for novel writing; it is not earned for comics, articles, or screenplays. Unlike most other skill building techniques, Sims will earn Writing skill points once they stop writing novel, instead of while writing.
Sims at level 8 of Film career in the Directing branch have the option to write screenplay on the computer. There are five types of screenplay, which are action, science fiction, romantic comedy, indie, and drama. Each requires Writing skill level 0, 2, 4, 6, and 8, respectively. The value of a screenplay ranges from §0 to §1,500. Screenplays can be sold in the film studio. Sims with Suave Seller lifetime reward can sell a screenplay worth +15% more.
Finished screenplays do not contribute to the Sim's royalty earnings.
When Sims finish writing a book, they will immediately receive payment worth the book's royalty. On the next day, Sims will receive a copy of the written book in the mailbox. Articles will not be mailed, but simply appear in the Sim's inventory, however. The written books can be found in the library, bought from the bookstore, or ordered from the computer.
There are four qualities of a written book: flop, normal, hit, and best seller. There are many factors that contribute the quality of the books:
The base chance of the quality depends on the Sim's skill level. Below is the table of base quality chance.
Quality
Skill Level
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Flop
0
0
35
20
15
10
10
8
8
5
4
Hit
5
5
5
8
10
11
11
12
12
12
15
Best seller
2
2
5
5
5
7
7
7
7
7
10
-1.5 (flop), +1.5 (hit), and +1.5 (best seller) for each previously written novel of the same genre. The value is capped at ±60.
-20 (flop), +20 (hit), and +20 (best seller) if the Sim has the Bookworm trait.
-15 (flop), +15 (hit), and +20 (best seller) if the Sim has the Perfectionist trait.
+20 (hit) and +20 (best seller) if the Sim is a specialist writer of the genre.
+15 (hit) and +5 (best seller) if the Sim has completed Prolific Writer skill challenge.
+5 (hit) and +5 (best seller) if the Sim has received an advice from the boss, a random career even in Journalism career.
↑Specialist is given to the first genre that has 5 completed novels. The specialization will change to the genre with the most completed books. In the case of a tie, the tiebreaker is based on the following list: Trashy > Drama > Science Fiction > Fantasy > Humor > Satire > Mystery > Romance > Historical > Children > Vaudeville > Biography > Article > Autobiography > Masterpiece > Political Memoir > Life Story > Fiction > Non-fiction > Poetry > Horror > Sports > Comic. For example, if the Sim has completed 5 Romance novels, on completion of his fifth Mystery novel, the specialization will change. In order to then change the specialization to Children, the Sim must complete at least six Children's books. Each Genre gets its own special blurb, except for Life Story and Political Memoir, where the specialization will say "**Unknown Genre**"
