Career questions tagged author
How can I get started in freelance writing?
I'm a high school senior who is graduating high school who is looking to make money to help pay my college tuition and my only experience is writing essays for class
What is the best and cheapest way to get my book published and on the market??
I love to write and my dream is to become an author, so why would I wait until I’m older to get a book published? I want to self publish, but I feel like nobody’s going to discover my book that way.
How can I become an author?
I'd really like to create books, but I don't know where to start. And as a 14 year old with no money, It's been hard to find a way to make some cash. I want to find the best way to write and publish books. Can you help me out?
How do I become a writer for the local paper or a local magazine?
For a while, I've been trying to find a way to become a writer. I've come to a place where I thought I'd try writing for the paper or a magazine. How do I do that?
I love writing and I really want to explore writing,how do I start ?
I love writing and I really want to explore writing,how do I start ?
As an English major, would Psychology be beneficial to me?
I am planning on getting my BA in English-Creative Writing and Professional writing but I also have an interest in Psychology. I plan on doing Journalism and working with either a paper or magazine while also doing my own book.
What is an author How do you become one? And why do we continue to produce physical books when ebooks are cheaper and more environment friendly??
What is an author? How do you become one? And why do we continue to produce physical books when ebooks are cheaper and more environment friendly?
How Can I Become Better At Writing Songs?
I would LOVE to learn how to write meaningful songs, and inspire people with my voice and words! But I'm not sure how. Where do I draw my inspiration from? Where do the words come in? How do I rhyme correctly? What are the right words to put together and when?
What is an essay format that could make my writing sound more convincing ?
Please be specific on format.
How can I start writing a book based on my life?
I am a Junior in college for my bachelors degree in creative writing and English. I always dreamt of writing my own book based off my life and maybe even turn it into a series of books as I grow older. As much as I can see myself in the near future publishing my first book, I do not know where to begin. This question was asked by a student who wanted to remain anonymous.
how to become a writer as a 12 year old?
i want to become a writer, but i don't know where to start! please help me.
Is being funny important in creative writing? If so, how? And how can I learn to be more funny with my writing?
Hello, I'm trying to be more creative and entertaining with my writing.
what form of writing is the most successful currently?
to be more specific, like what genre and tropes do really well?
What are some good tips for writing a fantasy story?
I’m writing a fantasy book and I’m unsure how to do it since I’ve only written realistic fiction and nonfiction before.
How would I go about being a writer?
I’m looking to be a writer. What would I have to do to be a great writer? When is the best time to try and publish something?
Writing Hobbies?
What are some opportunities for writers, like contests, newspaper clubs, journalism?
What are the difficulties you have to go through to be a writer?
What should I do and what are the difficulties to become a write.
Editing my first draft?
I have finished the first draft of my first book, and am almost done with the first draft of my second book. How can I get the necessary edits without all of the money?
What kind(s) of education is needed to be a writer and is it worth it?
I love to write but I don't know how far writing will get me as a career.
How do you go about becoming an author full-time?
I am a high school graduate who wants to become a published author. I am going to college next fall for English and want to begin my career as a writer. How do I go about doing that?
Do you think I could still be successful in journalism if I have enough talent?
My name is Teresa. I am interested in pursuing a career in journalism because I am passionate about writing. Unfortunately, very few people read newspapers and magazines nowadays. Do you think I could still be successful if I have enough talent?
Do you need to go to college to be a best selling author ?
I’m in the tenth grade in a school that makes me uncomfortable so do a Successful author need college to make a living
What is one of your favorite things to do as a editor?
Hello, I am a middle school student and I am curious about being an editor. Editors seem like a fun career to me and I would love to edit things. I would like to know about the activities of being an editor and if it is a fun and entertaining career to do, or if it’s not? If any retired or working editor could answer my question, could you please provide me answers to my questions?
How can I make a good profit by doing something in the english category, that isn’t teaching?
How can I make a good profit by doing something in the english, book region of things. I am in 10th grade, and I have heard from teachers that becoming an author is not a good idea, (What I was wanting to do) because you won’t make enough money to live unless you books hits bestsellers. So is there anything I could do in the realm of english, (that isn’t teaching!) that could give me a good profit and stay in the parts of things I would like to do.