Career questions tagged creative-writing
What kind of jobs and opportunities can I find with a Creative Writing or Musical Theater major?
For starters, I'm going to be going into my freshman year at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New Jersey. This may change, but as of right now, I really want to be an author or playwright. I often find myself worrying about not being able to find good jobs in creative fields. If you have any advice, I'd appreciate it greatly!
How can you best find internships, jobs, networking opportunities and etc in college Is it mainly by asking your professors and other staff members?
Wow, it has been way too long since I've used this. Well, here are some updates about myself: I'm sixteen now, I just finished 10th grade at JD Clement Early College, and I've decided that I want to major in English and minor in journalism. I actually joined Hillside's theatre department and jazz band (playing the guitar), and I was second-cast (behind a senior) for a main role in Seussical: the Musical as Jojo. I'm mainly invested in my creative writing now, and have a few manuscripts of stories that I've already finished—although I will continue doing theatre and jazz band. I know that I may not make much money from publishing books, and I've decided that I would also like to find a job that is still related to writing, even if it isn't fictional writing. Should I just talk to people in the English department?
why aren't being artist treated as a real job?
I understand to most these jobs don't feel or seem like real jobs but I agure that they are and a way for someone to express themselves or feel seen.
How do I become an actress at the age of 13?
I am in the 7th grade and my hobbies are art, writing, singing, and anything under the creative umbrella. I take guitar lessons and singing lessons. I am deaf, but despite that, I have CI's and I have taken speech therapy. My dream job is to be an actress because acting is what I love to do.
How do you distinguish between personal taste and objective critique while editing a creative process?
How do you, as a developmental editor for creative projects, distinguish between your personal reading/writing tastes and objective critique? Or do you just have to work with an author/writer who you align with creatively?
How can one not lose sight of their other passions while pursuing a career to make change in the world? #Spring26
I hope to pursue a career in public policy, foreign affairs, or international relations, but don't want to lose my love for filmmaking, writing, the outdoors, and more. #Spring26
What's the best way to go about exploring my major interests in college as a freshman?
I have a lot of major interests, including psych, acting for theater and screen, TEFL, environmental sustainability & policy, journalism, linguistics, and creative writing. I'm really excited to go to college this fall and explore all of my interests, but I'm wondering what the best way to explore them is and also get the most out of my time at college. I'm going to be attending Western Washington University's Honors College. I'm definitely planning on talking to my academic advisor about it before registering for classes, but I wanted to get some input from here too.
How can I build visibility as an author?
My ultimate career goal is to be an author. I intend to get a job in the english field like editing or publishing and begin by publishing my work on the side, but I'm unclear on the process of transitioning to full-time writing. Is self-publishing the best way to go? Should I try to find a publisher and sell them my work? How do I promote my writing so more people will see it?
How do I know my chosen college major will actually get me where I want to be in my career path What if I change my mind? Is there a fallback? ?
I've been really anxious about this lately. I feel like I'm going to force myself into a position I won't be happy with as an adult. I'm currently majoring in theatre and creative writing-- and I love those subjects, I've been an actor all my life and telling stories is my favorite thing to do, plus I'm genuinely good at both... But I'm not 100% sure I actually want either of those as a career path. Or, at least, I'm worried I'll change my mind somewhere down the line. It feels intimidating to decide on the trajectory for my whole life at nineteen. #spring26
How can students pursuing creative writing connect with potential publishers, editors, etc?
How can students pursuing creative writing connect with potential publishers, editors, etc? I've only been able to connect with professors, and as far as I know, there aren't any classes on becoming a successful author once you have the skills to write what you want.
How do small-town romance authors use social media to build a readership before their first book launch? #Spring26
I am a communications student working on my first romance novel . I am looking for advice on balancing brand building with my creative processed which platforms are most effective for the romance niches. #Spring26
When i get the skill to write stories, where do I go to start my career?
When I may finish learning the skills I need in creative writing, where do I go first as a potential job?
How can I expand my vocabulary?
Hello there! imcurrently a junior in high school, and whenever writing, I want to describe something but I cant exactly think of the right words to describe it, I also would like to describe emotions and how my characters feel without outwardly saying it. My main problem really, is my lack of vocab words, so what are some ways to expand my vocabulary?
Is there a way to avoid writers block?
My name is Santino, im a junior in high school, and whenever writing I tend to reach a a block, where I cant think of anything to write. What can help with this or how can entirely avoid it?
How can you make dialogue interesting?
I am a junior in high school and have dabbled in writing stories, but a main problem I come across is making good, realistic conversations, or even small talk.
What kind of job should I have?
I really like writing stories (fictional) and am good at at it, but I'm also really good at math and chemistry. What job should I get once I'm older?
What the harder parts of being an M.F.A. Student in English?
I'm going to be pursuing an M.F.A. in English, Creative Writing next fall, and I want to know some things to look out for.
How can I be sure I won't regret majoring in Creative Writing?
With the rise of AI use and the continuous messages that writing won't pay enough and isn't sustainable, it's easy to be discouraged from majoring in creative writing, even though I really love it.
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.
How can I become successful with a future in creative writing when literature doesn't hold the value it used to?
With AI on the rise and a higher dislike for reading, I don't know if this dream major of mine should be changed even with a backup plan in mind.
How can I improve my vocabulary and writing?
I am a junior doing IB so I'm expected to be at the very least decent with my writing, which I am. But I sometimes feel a little overwhelmed when I look at my peers and see how easy it is for them to express their ideas so clearly. I do gotta say that I am introverted, which could maybe have effect? However, I speak when I know I have to. Anytime I have to write an essay spontaneously, I notice that my brain kind off goes blank and I resort to using somewhat basic language to express my point. I enjoy reading so I am more than open to look at books for help with expanding my vocabulary and learning how to write better. Please feel free to share any tips! #ib #writing #vocabulary #englishessays #Fall25 #internationalbaccalaurate #junior
How can I use a Literature degree focused in creative writing in a future where AI is dominant?
How can I use a Literature degree focused in creative writing in a future where AI is dominant? #Fall25
What advice and resources do you recommend for me to strengthen my writing skills for papers and essays for college classes?
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As a prospective nursing student, would I have the opportunity to pursue a minor in Creative Writing as well?
I am an aspiring Nursing major with long-term goals of becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). - Currently a high school senior who has taken pre-nursing classes through my high school (where I performed 25 successful phlebotomy sticks, implemented essential infection control and medical safety protocols, along with other clinical rotations). - STAMP WS Global Seal of Biliteracy - CCMA Certification - I have worked with my local cultural learning center (helping immigrant families) - Love writing during my free time and have helped in the translation of a book
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.
How can I get my novel published traditionally and find a publisher and editors that suit me financially and professionally and with my art?
I am 16 years old (a junior in high school) and have been writing my since I was 3 years old. I wrote my first novel in 3rd grade and have dreamed about being a published author for so long. My goal right now is to get published by the time I graduate or the summer of my freshman year of college. I am currently working on developing my first draft of my manuscript. I don’t have a developmental editor yet but I am hoping to find one that I can afford and can help me meet my goals.
What work outside of the education industry can one get with and English and Creative Writing Major How can one get into the publishing industry with this major??
Want to major in English Hope to be an author
How do producers adapt scripts to fit a specified runtime of a TV episode before producing it?
How do producers adapt scripts to fit a specified runtime of a TV episode before producing it? Is it always planned exactly? Or do they have to constantly tweak it to cut things down or add padding to fit the runtime?
What does it take to get into OSCA?
OSCA, or "Orange County School of the Arts," is the school of my DREAMS. Honestly! I would love to go there for creative writing, and I've written countless albums and stories of my own! I just love writing! Quick problem, it seems super competitive, and let's just say I'm not the best student. You know, I have bad grades, I'm disorganized... the whole shabang. And of COURSE I wanna get my grades up- and trust me, I'm working on it! But does anybody know what OCSA looks for in applications or whatever? I'd really, really appreciate it.
How can I get more motivation to finish the things I start?
I often start writing a lot of things. I have a lot of unfinished passion projects that I get others involved in, but then lose motivation for and start slacking off on. It always seems like an amazing Idea until I actually have to do something. I genuinely do't want to let the people I've gotten involved down and need ways to region motivation, and fast. Edit: The project I' working on is a small visual novel formatted series with small animations and cutscenes made by some people I have helping with the project. I write the script myself and make the episodes. The characters and stuff are all made and I have the times from the voice actors. The part I'm falling short with is the making of the actual episode.