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Where should I look for research on Writing? #Spring26

I am an English student who wants to become a writer after graduation, I start research this year and want to get advice on where to look.

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Rekha’s Answer

If you are looking for internship for writing then join some newspaper agency or ad agency that would be helpful for us to practise writing stories,articles or join writing communities nearby locality or you can search social media sites who gave opportunities to fresher younger writers for part time work .some available sites writco com/ reedsy .com etc
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Candice’s Answer

Since you are an English student planning to start research this year, you have a massive advantage: you are looking into how writing actually works (the mechanics, the psychology, and the history), which will inherently make you a stronger writer after graduation.

When researching "Writing" within an English department, you should center a field known academically as Rhetoric and Composition or Writing Studies. And since your end goal is to become a working writer after graduation, you should balance academic research with industry data.
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Wendy’s Answer

For research, I'd start with ChatGPT. Use the prompt, "Please show me current research (on what?) in May, 2026, then I'd do the same on Google search. The "must-read" books on writing: "The Elements of Style," On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft," Bird by Bird." "The Writing Life," "The Anatomy of a Story," and others. First read "On Writing" and "The Elements of Style." As William Faulkner said, "Read, read, read. Read everything, then write."

Also, use social media, including Twitter and LinkedIn, to follow writers, journalists, editors, and people in the media and read what they write. Write daily about anything that interests you; even start a journal of ideas and observations, and don't try to be perfect. Study essays, short stories, and journalism like The New York Times, The Atlantic, AP, and The BBC (which you'll find on Twitter). Based on your interests, take Masterclasses, classes led by top authors, or Coursera, where many courses are free.

Explore career paths by researching content writing, journalism, copywriting, editing, publishing, screenwriting, and more. Since we're in an AI-driven era, read about AI and automation, as they're changing which types of writing are valuable. Keep in mind that AI cannot replace original voice, personal perspective, deep storytelling, cultural influences, or emotions. Writing Reading FutureofWork

Most important is to read, write and research, but writing itself is what develops your skill.

Wendy recommends the following next steps:

If you have more questions, please reach out. Good luck!
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