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Mhiz Benny301 views

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 ?

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Mallory836 views

What is an essay format that could make my writing sound more convincing ?

Please be specific on format.

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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.

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AMYT452 views

Where do you find work as a beginner editor?

i want to start editing, do people start off on craigslist and such?

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Faith1377 views

What's a good career for someone who is very opinionated and persuasive?

Specifically in writing, not speaking. #writer #writing #writing-and-editing #creative-writing

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Elizabeth883 views

What should I do finally get this this finished?

I want to be a writer, but I can never seem to finish the story I want to make. Mainly because I keep restarting, get stuck on a part, or something else. #listening to any advise. #writing #creative-writing #storytelling #writing-and-editing #writer #thank-you

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Cassandra1072 views

What kind of techniques do you use in your writing while editing?

I have a hard time editing my work and I really want to get over a barrier I put up myself. I know when a part of my story needs help but I can't put my self to change it. I find it heartbreaking. How do you get over that, if you have that problem and how do you organize your thoughts while editing? #writing #writing-and-editing #creative-writing

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Carlos1044 views

Which advice or advices could you give me to make my copy and writings flows better and with sequence?

Hello im a beginer copywriter and I would like to know Which advice or advices could you give me to make my copy and writings flows better and with sequence? Thanks, God bless

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Grace577 views

What is your best advice for getting more experience in the journalism world if I want to be a journalist or write for a magazine What are the best things I can do and focus on now to adequately prepare me for the future and make me a competitive job candidate??

I am a college sophomore looking for a summer internship. I've written for a few publications and have self-published a poetry book.

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Ebony287 views

what are the pros and cons about being a ghost writer?

ebony, age:21,

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ray548 views

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.

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elizabeth293 views

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.

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Sanya457 views

What should I do if I have two different passions I heard that to get into competitive colleges you needed to show a spike on your resume like a specific passion you pursued. The issue is I have two science/biology and creative writing. I have always wanted to go to NYU, or Vanderbilt but both of those are competitive schools and I’m not sure how to connect these two passions? ?

I want to do pre med in college

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Ava422 views

How do I become a screenwriter?

I am a junior in High school and trying to seriously narrow down possible career paths. I am planning on graduating with an AA degree and have multiple extra-circulars and leadership positions. Is a career in film a sustainable option? I love movies, and writing and want to find a creative job in the future. At the same time I want a job that I know can support me. I am willing to work long hours and I won't give up easily, but if the effort isn't worth the results then maybe I should look at other fields. What other jobs would allow me to be a creative writer without having to write full novels or news articles? I've looked online but with all the paths for writers it can be a little overwhelming.

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Dublyn316 views

what form of writing is the most successful currently?

to be more specific, like what genre and tropes do really well?

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Annika405 views

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.

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Shirley436 views

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?

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Liana363 views

What career options are available for an English lover and creative writer?

I am currently in class 5 and looking for my dream career. I am a voracious reader, creative writer and public speaker. However, I do not have any desire to become an author. I would like some ideas for a career path for me. An important point to be noted is that the careers in question have to be stable jobs with decent salaries (A requirement of my parents)

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Savion741 views

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.

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Lydia-kay369 views

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?

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Sara576 views

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.

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Savion637 views

What is good advice to become a writer?

Good steps to become a writer.

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Lindsey818 views

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.

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Za'Mare379 views

When you were in highschool did you start getting into writing or did you realize in college?

When you were in highschool did you start getting into writing or did you realize in college?

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Aura244 views

what are some tips for when someone feels uninspired?

I'm writing a story currently and I'm stuck as to what should happen for the scene when the main character meets someone for the first time during lunch with a friend.

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Hanah447 views

How can I manage my time better so I can reach my goal of having a 4.0 this year while having extracurriculars and SAT preparations?

For context, I am taking 3 APs and an astronomy community college class. I am struggling the most with astronomy, physics, and math. I am also the Junior Officer for an aerospace organization at my school called Aerotech and I am a writer and editor for a club called ARRAS (Arts and Magazine Club). In addition to this, I am currently working on a research project and thinking of making a research club for my school and dabbling in music production (hopefully I can start producing music once I can effectively manage my time). In short, I have too much on my plate.

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Victoria663 views

What are some difficulties when it comes to making art?

I'm in 11th grade and I've been interested in working as an artist since 7th grade but want to know what difficulties I might face if I do become an artist. I do all kinds of art, including drawing, painting, sculpting, and writing.

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Kim871 views

How do I publish my first book as a high school student?

A sophomore in highschool interested in becoming an author but not knowing the first steps as to how?

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Jaedene1057 views

How can I improve my writing skills??

I really want to improve my writing skills but I'm not sure how. Is there any websites or practices I could do?

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Catherine961 views

Which is better: continuing to work a job you've grown to dislike because it is advantageous for you career-wise, or finding a new job that you genuinely enjoy?

I've always believed that if you pursue a career you love, then you'll never work a day in your life, so I've followed my dreams and have always planned to pursue my passion, even if it might not result in the most high-paying job. This passion is writing. However, throughout the years, I've discovered that not just any type of writing suits me. I did informal work as a journalist by copywriting for my high school yearbook for my entire four years of high school, and now I’m continuing that type of journalistic work by working as a copy editor and staff writer for my college newspaper. The problem is that I don’t like journalism. I don’t quite hate it, exactly, but I’d much rather be devoting my time and energy into creative writing. I forced myself to do copywriting for all four years of high school even though I disliked it and thought about quitting so many times, mainly because I wanted to have one extracurricular that I had done consistently to put on my college resume. But now that I’m in college, I find myself stuck in the same position—I’m writing for the student newspaper, but I don’t actually like this job because it’s practically identical to my yearbook role. I can’t quite bring myself to just quit so easily because I’ve convinced myself that if I stick with writing for the newspaper for all four years, then it will be good job experience, especially since I want to go into publishing in the future, but do I really want to put myself through yet ANOTHER four years of forcing myself to tough it out in a job that I don’t like? Is it wrong to want to put my mental health and happiness first, even if I know that sticking it out in this job might be more advantageous career-wise? The thing is, I don’t even want to do journalism as my career—I want to work in creative writing or publishing, but I’m trying to be open-minded about all writing opportunities. At the same time, though, I don’t want to get stuck in a career in journalism when that was never what I wanted in the first place. I’m just so stressed and confused about what I should do. When I asked my aunt for advice, she basically told me I was being too naive and that it’s called a “job” or “work” because you’re not SUPPOSED to like what you do in the first place, so she advised me to just stick it out. The whole reason I wanted to pursue a writing job is because I love writing, but the thing is, I’m not enjoying THIS type of writing, and it just makes me think… what was the point of pursuing my passions in the first place if I’m still not happy? Instead of doing journalism, which makes me so unhappy, I might as well have worked toward becoming a doctor or lawyer or something, since I’d be equally as unhappy but they’re higher-paying jobs. I’m a seriously conflicted student in need of career advice. #college #journalism #writing #job #work-life-balance #work #career-advice #help #career-help #advice #technical-writing #creative-writing #publishing #editing #career #following-your-passions #career-counseling #career-choice #career-path #student #career-planning #student-advice #writing-and-editing

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ray296 views

what do you reccomend for a young creative writer?

i want to do something in my free time, and am a great writer. i do like art and other creative things. also, i don't know how to be an lgbtq writer. please help me.

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Eric232 views

How do I start coming up with ideas for stories for my writing?

I want to be an professional writer but I’m unsure on how to create or develop the ideas for stories. Are there any tips to create great concepts and stories and actually put them on the page?

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Liv325 views

What are the steps to take to become an English college professor?

I want to be a creative writing college professor. I'm a junior in high school, so it's time for me to start planning what I need to do in college.

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Kenzie323 views
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Tatem308 views

How do I become more noticeable for editorial publishing internships?

What is important for a resume to get accepted to editorial internships at a publishing company?

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presley594 views

how do i write a college admissions essay?

How do I decide what to write a college admissions essay about? everyone that i've read has been so philosophical and i just don't know where to start.

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Ayesha210 views

How to develop skills to show instead of telling in writing?

As a non-native English speaker, I found it difficult to show instead of tell in my writing. Despite my efforts to improve by reading, I still find it challenging to express my thoughts and ideas effectively. I am interested in creative writing. I would appreciate any advice.

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camryn397 views

How do I start writing a book?

I want to write my own book but I'm not sure what steps I should take or how I should approach it. How do I come up with ideas for a story?

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Yili213 views

What are some tips when designing a character?

Like their background, personality and appearance

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Kaylin280 views

How should I network to become a well-known fantasy author? Where can I publish my works for free to give a platform for my audience?

I'm a senior at Queens College. I currently major in English and minor in writing. I love to write and have had my writing pieces selected for a scholarship, publication, and awards.

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Leandra466 views

What steps can I take to ensure that I can be successful in my chosen career choices?

I am in 10th Grade. I am interested in taking classes in business, finance, creative writing, graphic design, and analytics. Steps that I can take to ensure my success in my chosen career choices are filling out a resume, perfecting my skills more outside of the workplace, and knowing how to manage my time and my money better.

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Maria308 views

Can I have a full time job and still have time to do creative writing as a side gig I am really interested in making a career out of creative writing but am unsure if I can support myself that way.?

I was thinking of going to school for psychology, but writing is what I really want to do. I was thinking of making that a minor.

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Yili219 views

How to write a good story?

What are some tips when writing a story?

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Ebony222 views

What are the pros and cons about being an author?

ebony , age: 21,

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Dal248 views

When attempting to write a book, what are some good resources for finding specific information?

Whenever I try to look up specific information about what I`m trying to write, I often get stuck or can't find legitimately relevant information. Do writers have specific resources they use or do they just make stuff up?

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Madison438 views

Uncertanity in a career of an author

What is a career for someone who wants to be an author, but is afraid of the uncertainty of it? Careers have always been a difficult topic for me, also one that has changed over time. When I started thinking of a career as an author, I realized the talent but also love I had for something that holds no promises. The uncertainty of putting forth an idea you have put your heart and soul into and it never be published. I really want to write for a long time but have no idea if I should take the leap. To all the authors, what can I do to keep myself afloat while writing and/or how to extinguish these fears?

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rin296 views

How do I write a bestselling historical fiction novel?

I want to write a historical fantasy book, I love writing and it truly is my passion. I'm currently working on a historical fiction book and I need some help with learning to write a bestseller.

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Ashley302 views

If the ideal job I want does not have an ideal career path, then what do I do? Do I make it myself or should I give up and switch and niche up?

I've always wanted to be a fiction writer but when looking at professional jobs/career paths, writing is never there. I would love to make short stories more than anything but it doesn't seem like it's a job I could make a comfortable living off of.

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Aurora455 views

Where do you get the best writing inspiration?

I have been in kind of a writers block and I feel like all my short stories kinda repeat and I feel like they get boring. I want to be a writer and make short stories.

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Marin591 views

Where do you get your inspiration when you are out of ideas?

When writer's block hits, what do you do to combat that? I find that oftentimes when I am writing, I'll run out of ideas for my story, abandon it, and start something new, only for the cycle to begin all over again.

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