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Genevieve873 views

How can you improve your writing skills without attending any classes?

I've always wanted to be a writer. However, I've never considered making it my full-time job/career. At most, I would be a part-time writer. I have two main obstacles to writing: 1.) Time: normally, I would take workshops, free online classes, etc. to help improve my writing skills, but I struggle finding time. I am a full time student who works, and I have a very demanding dog (aka drama queen). 2.) I find my writing style boring. I can write a great paper for school, but usually on topics that tend to be more objective. I struggle finding/using my voice to connect with my reader. I would like to have more intrapersonal style. So, writers of Career Village, what do you suggest? Should I make it a goal to write something everyday (i.e. use writing prompts, etc.)? Or do you suggest something else?

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Genevieve559 views

Creative Writing Certificates

Are there any creative writing certificate programs for those who are not pursing a degree in writing? Are there any from an accredited university/college? Are there any certificate programs that are online?

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Zoe272 views

How do you come up with inspiration for a story?

If, say, you needed to come up with a short story for an assignment or something, what do you use for inspiration? How do you come up with something good?

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Zoe337 views

How do you come up with a good plot for your story?

say I was in the middle of writing a story, and I already had all of my characters and setting . How then would I come up with a plot line in which to use said characters?

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Ariana641 views

What are creatives careers that help people?

#writing #design #creative #purpose #creative-writing #art

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Kira781 views

Would a double major followed by a PhD be too much?

I don't want to spend the rest of my life in school, but I do want to teach at the college level. I'm debating between getting my PhD in history or English/writing. Would it be too much of a hassle to double major and then decide? #double-major #phd #history #writing #creative-writing

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Hope520 views

How do you become a successful writer?

#writing #author #creative-writing

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Where can I develop my writing skills while still making money for college?

I'm fresh out of high school, and I've been writing short, fictional stories for 3+ years now. I've done a bit of research and it seems like all of the quick money is in copywriting, article writing, or editing. I feel like I'm quite skilled at fictional writing, but I have no idea where to start with professional, published article writing. My question is where I can find a way to make a quick buck while developing my writing skills? #writing #journalism #author #writer #college #copywriting #editing #creative-writing

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Kaden536 views

What should I do for a career?

I’m a senior at Dayspring christian school. I enjoy reading, musical theater, writing, history, helping people, telling people about God, and sports. I have not decided what I would like to do as a career after high school. #creative-writing #writing #college #journalism #football #helping-people #sports #history

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Ady988 views

what is the creative-writing program at New York University like?

I'm a junior at Galileo high school and I want to join the creative-writing program because I like to write and major in it. #creative-writing #new-york-university

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Robyn1781 views

Is it hard to get writing jobs?

I love creative writing, but I don't know if there are any real career opportunities using a Creative Writing or English degree. #writing #author #writer #creative-writing #freelance-writing

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Kaden538 views

What careers can you have if you have musical theater degree?

I’m a senior at Dayspring christian school. I enjoy reading, musical theater, writing, history, helping people, telling people about God, and sports. I have not decided what I would like to do as a career after high school. #creative-writing #writing #college #journalism #football #helping-people #sports #history

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Sofia794 views

What careers involve creative writing?

#creative-writing #writing #journalism #writer #author

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Ayana968 views

How do I select a major that will benefit me in the long run?

I lot of people that I know who graduated college have degrees in fields that have absolutely no correlation to their jobs. I don't want to make that same mistake. I plan on double majoring in Math and Creative Writing. #math #majors #degrees #creative-writing

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Theodore447 views

How to have a flexible caeer

I love #creative-writing #football #basketball #art

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andre433 views

How do you become a writer for tv show, movie, games, books.

How to you become a successful writer? currently working on a fictional book now. #author #writing #creative-writing

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Destiny1201 views

What’s the best way to improve on your writing skills ex. Essay

I normally don’t struggle to write, because once I have and idea it all goes fine. I just have trouble coming up with new and exciting things to write about when it comes to personal essays, college essays etc. if you know of any good way to improve my writing as far as vocabulary or formatting or just any tips in general please recommend something! (Specifically that has helped you become a better writer) #creative-writing #journalism #author #writing #general

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Marquis587 views

How can I start becoming a successful writer?

I am in high school and have discovered an unknown talent for writing #creative-writing #writing #writer

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Jennifer894 views

How likely is it that I will want to switch my major?

I'm interested in Early Childhood Education mostly. I'm also interested in Creative Writing and Psychology. #senior #senioritis #nervous #major #double-major #psychology #creative-writing

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KAREN794 views

Given that being a writer might mean that one would earn little income, should people still pursue writing as a career?

#writing #author #creative-writing What jobs to land on with a degree in creative writing?

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aisha849 views

How do you publish a book ?

#books #writing #writer #creative-writing #publishing

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Kristina1145 views

What is the best way to pay for college?

College in necessary if you want to get anywhere in this world the problem is it's expensive. I want to know what other things I can do besides get a job and apply for scholarships the schools offer. #accounting #music-production #creative-writing #music-performance

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Dylan982 views

Creative Writing work in a limited market?

Little Rock via NYC... #creative-writing #writing #journalism #writer

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Livvy794 views

What is one of the best ways to combat writers' block?

I want to be an author, but I often find it hard to continue when I'm stuck in a certain part of my story, so I'm wondering what techniques other authors have for combating this issue. #writing, #creative-writing, #creative-arts, #author, #writersblock

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Lyzzie617 views

What are the ways to make good money as a creative writer?

I am going to have an M.F.A. in Creative Writing, and ideally would like to use that degree to get paid to write fiction. #creative-writing #writing #author

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Ashley695 views

How do I go about developing a published writing portfolio as a new writer?

If I've never published a book before, what are some good first steps? After all, not all writing now is in books but also short form media, copywriting, articles, etc. I've got a blog I'm updating regularly and I like connecting with my fellow writers. I genuinely both love and hate writing (depending on what time of the day it is) and I'm hoping to channel this passion into something a little more organized and achievable by the end of the year. #writing #author #journalism #writer #creative-writing #creative-writing #florida #polkcounty

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Carlos869 views

I don't know what to write in my college essay

I can't think of anything interesting in my life that'll be beneficial for writing a college essay. #writing #creative-writing

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Madison756 views

What is a good editing process for essays?

I have been struggling to get my writings to the best they can be. When I write I use Microsoft Word and then I use Google Docs for editing. I do not know if this is a good way to write or not. #writing #creative-writing

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Mariel1137 views

Benefits of writing classes

I hope to be a published author one day, not as my main job, since I don't think I could make a living off my writing, and I was wondering if writing classes are worth the time and money. My thought is that reading constantly and writing often is the best way to improve my writing. Will attending a writing class significantly enhance my writing? #teacher #writing #author #creative-writing

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Carolyn1213 views

What jobs besides fiction author could I use an English degree with specialization in creative writing for?

I've always had narrow interest revolving around fictional/fantasy ideas but I know that it's rather difficult to become successful in that area though I will try. I want to have some sort of back up plan if things don't work out for me that has at least some of my interest involved. #english #writer #creative-writing #future-careers #fiction-writing

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