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Bella
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I love writing and am interested in pursuing it, but I'm unsure what my future would look like if I took writing seriously, and I don't want to make the wrong choice.
I love writing personal essays and stories, but what kind of career can I make out of that? I also love to cook / bake, but its always been a hobby. Now I'm not sure if I should think about taking it more seriously. I don't want to waste time by making the wrong decision about what I want to do.
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Don Holland
Member Service Representative/Food Runner
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Hello Bella,
Don't be worried about the end goal when it comes to your writing. If you are passionate about doing any career in writing, I would say go for it! There are many different types of jobs that you could get with a writing degree whether it be an editor, author, journalist, creative writer, screen writer and much more. It is a good thing that you are doing writing because it is very versatile in terms of what you can possibly do, it could create a lot of flexibility in your life and a lot of jobs want people who can write well. Writing is a skill at the end of the day and if you are good at it, then there will be many opportunities for you to explore. I would say keep improving your writing skills and I know things will go well for you. Best of luck!
Don't be worried about the end goal when it comes to your writing. If you are passionate about doing any career in writing, I would say go for it! There are many different types of jobs that you could get with a writing degree whether it be an editor, author, journalist, creative writer, screen writer and much more. It is a good thing that you are doing writing because it is very versatile in terms of what you can possibly do, it could create a lot of flexibility in your life and a lot of jobs want people who can write well. Writing is a skill at the end of the day and if you are good at it, then there will be many opportunities for you to explore. I would say keep improving your writing skills and I know things will go well for you. Best of luck!
Greg Fazekas
Technical Writer
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Hi Bella! Writing is an interesting thing: I found that if I wanted to have a writing career, I failed every single time, but if I let writing be who I am, the career followed.
This might sound woo-woo, but it's true. Hitchcock famously said: "To make a great film you need three things – the script, the script and the script." Writing can be the catalyst for almost anything, and can be an asset to almost any profession. But forcing a career onto writing spoils the most important thing: the joy.
So my advice is to learn how to love writing itself. Because if you don't love the writing process, you will not have the solace of it when things are hard. And if you don't have the solace when things are hard, you will not persevere at the beginning while it's hard. And if you don't persevere, you won't get good enough to fuel all the other things writing can become. And thus a career in writing can only be born from the love of writing to persevere through the hard times at the start and become good so that it can become anything.
Nail that part down, and world is your oyster. Writing can take you to surprising places, literally as well as figuratively, and you'll have a career you wouldn't have dreamed of.
This might sound woo-woo, but it's true. Hitchcock famously said: "To make a great film you need three things – the script, the script and the script." Writing can be the catalyst for almost anything, and can be an asset to almost any profession. But forcing a career onto writing spoils the most important thing: the joy.
So my advice is to learn how to love writing itself. Because if you don't love the writing process, you will not have the solace of it when things are hard. And if you don't have the solace when things are hard, you will not persevere at the beginning while it's hard. And if you don't persevere, you won't get good enough to fuel all the other things writing can become. And thus a career in writing can only be born from the love of writing to persevere through the hard times at the start and become good so that it can become anything.
Nail that part down, and world is your oyster. Writing can take you to surprising places, literally as well as figuratively, and you'll have a career you wouldn't have dreamed of.
This answer is really inspiring - thank you!
Bella
Rebecca Tang
Banking
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question.i am glad to know that you have interest in writing and cooking.
Below are my suggestions:
1. There are many careers related to writing or cooking, eg novel writer, media content developer, journalist, translator, chef, cooking class teacher, recipe writer, culinary KOL, etc. You can find out more related careers online
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest
3. Speak to someone who are working in these careers. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career counselor, your parents, etc
4. Shortlist 1-2 careers you would like to pursue
5. Explore the criteria of relevant training schools
Hope this helps! Good luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Below are my suggestions:
1. There are many careers related to writing or cooking, eg novel writer, media content developer, journalist, translator, chef, cooking class teacher, recipe writer, culinary KOL, etc. You can find out more related careers online
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest
3. Speak to someone who are working in these careers. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career counselor, your parents, etc
4. Shortlist 1-2 careers you would like to pursue
5. Explore the criteria of relevant training schools
Hope this helps! Good luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Thank you, Rebecca!
Bella
Cristina Yépez
Comunication
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Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
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Cristina’s Answer
HI! Let me congrats to you, write is one of the best forms to express what you feel or think. If you study some like journalism or communication, like me =), the world could be big for your career. It's amazing know the correct form to say or write something, in your culture or maybe in other culture. Good luck!
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Amy Romine
Author
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Amy’s Answer
I completely understand that fear of “getting it wrong.” For years, I wrestled with that same question—what if I chase the wrong dream? But here’s what I’ve learned: when God places a gift in your heart, He’s not asking you to have the full map. He’s just asking you to take the next faithful step.
Writing personal essays and stories isn’t a dead end; it’s a doorway. You can build a meaningful career through storytelling—whether it’s through books, blogs, newsletters, devotionals, teaching, or even creating community for others who long to write. It doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s path. The key is obedience, not outcome.
And your love for cooking and baking? That’s not separate—it’s part of your creative fingerprint. God often weaves our passions together in unexpected ways. You could write stories about food and faith, create a devotional cookbook, or use the kitchen as the setting for essays about grace, community, and daily life.
You don’t need to know exactly where this leads to start. Writing, like faith, unfolds one step at a time. You can’t waste time when you’re walking in obedience—because even the detours teach you something sacred.
So don’t wait for certainty. Follow the spark. Write the next story. Bake the next loaf. God will connect the dots as you move forward.
Keep writing!
Get a coach to help you sort, plan and explore.
Writing personal essays and stories isn’t a dead end; it’s a doorway. You can build a meaningful career through storytelling—whether it’s through books, blogs, newsletters, devotionals, teaching, or even creating community for others who long to write. It doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s path. The key is obedience, not outcome.
And your love for cooking and baking? That’s not separate—it’s part of your creative fingerprint. God often weaves our passions together in unexpected ways. You could write stories about food and faith, create a devotional cookbook, or use the kitchen as the setting for essays about grace, community, and daily life.
You don’t need to know exactly where this leads to start. Writing, like faith, unfolds one step at a time. You can’t waste time when you’re walking in obedience—because even the detours teach you something sacred.
So don’t wait for certainty. Follow the spark. Write the next story. Bake the next loaf. God will connect the dots as you move forward.
Amy recommends the following next steps:
Wong Loke Yuen
Head of Programme cum Senior Lecturer
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Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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Wong’s Answer
Hello Bella. You enjoy writing and also love cooking and baking, both are creative skills that can actually become real careers. The most important thing is to understand that you don't have to figure everything out at once. You can start small, explore both paths, and see what feels right for you over time.
If you love writing personal essays and stories, you can build a career as a writer. Writers today work in many areas, from blogging, freelance writing, content creation, to publishing books or writing for websites and magazines. If you take writing seriously, with consistency and practice, you can grow your skills and find people who enjoy your voice. You can even become a writing coach or editor in the future.
At the same time, your passion for cooking and baking can also turn into a business. You could start a food blog, share recipes online, sell baked goods, or teach others how to cook. Many people begin this way and slowly build a brand for themselves.
You may try combining both, for example, writing personal essays about your life and experiences with food. What matters is starting somewhere and giving yourself room to grow. All the best.
If you love writing personal essays and stories, you can build a career as a writer. Writers today work in many areas, from blogging, freelance writing, content creation, to publishing books or writing for websites and magazines. If you take writing seriously, with consistency and practice, you can grow your skills and find people who enjoy your voice. You can even become a writing coach or editor in the future.
At the same time, your passion for cooking and baking can also turn into a business. You could start a food blog, share recipes online, sell baked goods, or teach others how to cook. Many people begin this way and slowly build a brand for themselves.
You may try combining both, for example, writing personal essays about your life and experiences with food. What matters is starting somewhere and giving yourself room to grow. All the best.
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