Career questions tagged books
Has this ever happened to you?
You seek guidance and information in books, but when the time comes to apply that knowledge, you get stuck and don't know where to start.
What are the ups and downs of an author, and how do I actually make money while being one?
I'm currently in middle school, and ever since I was little I loved books and started writing my first book when I was about six, and I wanted to know what are the ups and downs of writing a book, and how do I actually make money while being one, would it be as fun and enjoyable as I think it will be?
How can I get better at editing?
I love writing and reading very much; however, I really need help when it comes to expanding my knowledge of editing my writing. How can I achieve that? Additionally, some tips on improving grammar could also be helpful.
What resources (books, courses, websites) helped you the most early on?
11th Grade
What kind of books to read in the middle school to start the path for a successful lawyer?
After the summer break I will going to 7 grade. Want to utilize my summer break to read books and get more knowledge about lawyers and their work.
What’s it like being in publishing?
I’ve been looking into a career that I would genuinely enjoy. I’ve recently been looking into publishing, I’ve always really enjoyed reading and books in general. I would also really enjoy being an author as a side job and then being in the publishing business as a main and stable income. If anyone in publishing, sees this I was just wondering, what a day-to-day may look like, what college degrees you may need, if you needed any experience or internships, and where you worked? Also what role you have in the business/which role you would recommend?
What is the best way to get a book into the editing/publishing field?
I am in 12th grade, I do not have an excess of money to pay for an editing service, so I am looking for quality but cheaper alternatives to traditional/bigger editing services.
How do you publish books you write?
I want to publish my books to see what you guys thoughts and opinions about the book I am writing
For all the authors out there, what app or website do you use to write your books?
I haven't been able to find anything that was specifically tailored to book writing.
what do i do? how do i do it?
i am writer and i have written alot of books but i don't know how to publish them. pls help me do so.
What would you say your creative process is? What inspires your ideas when writing? How long does it typically take for you to finish a book?
I'm Atlas! A student at Job Corps who wants to go into writing.
what UNBLOCKED /or schooled APPROVED sites should I use to publish a book?
I'm in high school for chicousd.net ? I like business
Can I be a self distributing author?
What are the requirements to be a self distributing author. Everyone so far has been going the Amazon or lulu route. I want to build my own website and sell my book via my own website. I want to be able to buy my book in bulk (which I have not figured out yet) I want to be able to package and distribute. So I get all the profit. I control all of the marketing and my book can feel like my own. is this a good idea?
How do I get better at intricate writing?
I have been wanting to be an author since I could read and have always been a bookworm and admired other authors for their intricate and insightful words. I want to inspire people all around the world, not just in English but in other languages to.
How can I get into publication design from a marketing background?
I have a marketing design background and without experience I can't seem to get an interview. How did you break into a new field?
What classes are useful if I want to become a book editor or publisher?
I have always loved the idea of being an editor or even a publisher for books and I am very curious what future college classes would be useful for that career.
I have so many good stories and I think they would be good as an actual book. How can I get a book published ?
I love wrighting on my free time, and some of the stuff I wright is really good and I feel like it would be such a good book. I don't really know how to publing a book and don't really understand the rules of copying/copyright. Also if you have ever bounded a book yourself what are some tips you have because I kind of what to try it.
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?
Why is it worth it to become a writer?
Hi, I’m Annika, I’m from Arizona, I am in middle school, and trying to figure out more details about being a writer. Why is it worth it to become a writer? How many hours do writers usually spend writing a week?
What would be a good site or a good way to make money at 15?
I have my mind set on becoming a lawyer, and going to a good college, but i know in order to do that, i need to have the money to put myself in college and give myself a good life, if you have any tips please let me know, i enjoy writing books, so if you know of any websites that i can sell books please let me know what websites
What should I major in if I wanted to write stories?
What would be something good to major in for a writer. I'm only in the 10th grade but I would like to graduate early so I would like to think about this. I write things from as small as poems and short stories, to books with 30 pages.
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 might i go about starting my own buisness and/or publishing books and sticking to one project if I'm neurodivergent?
My dream future is owning a live in bookstore that is kind of like a cat cafe except with added books and more animals and to become an author however i am nerodivergent and have an extremely hard time sticking with one project before moving on to another any tips on how to get out of this habit or the bookstore would be apreciated