Career questions tagged literature
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
How likely am I to be able to pay off my student debt with a degree in English Rhetoric and Technical Writing?
I'm absolutely going to Appalachian State University for English Rhetoric and Technical Writing. Will I be in debt forever with this degree?
What are some summer programs I can do as a world literature student?
I was wondering if there are programs out there for literature students to enhance their studies or prepare for grad school. I’ve already done research with a faculty mentor and plan to study abroad, so I just wanted to know if there was anything else I can do.
I am a high school senior planning on being an English major, and I am interested in writing, but I am worried about getting a job in the future. Are there any good career possibilities?
I am interested in novel writing, creative writing, and poetry, but willing to learn technical writing as well.
What could the path to becoming an English professor look like?
I want to study English and become a professor, but I only have a rough idea of what that process looks like. I know I'd need to do graduate work and go through training to teach, but I'm hoping to learn a little more about the specifics. Thanks!
What should I watch/read/listen to in the world of absurdism/existentialism literature or the two theories themselves?
After reading Camus' The Stranger and learning a little about Kafka, I've become fascinated with the ideas of absurdism and existentialism. If anyone can recommended me any YouTube videos, similar novels to Stranger, or any podcasts or audiobooks on said topics, I'd really appreciate it. I'm studying to become an English teacher, or film history professor on said topics.
How should I prepare for a PhD in Comparative Literature?
My ultimate goal is to be a literature professor, and I want to get my PhD in Comparative Literature after a gap year after undergrad. I contemplate how I can show proficiency in multiple languages or if there are other things I should do to stand out in my grad school application.
Why is it like being a college professor??
I like everything about English. I love writing, and reading, I love everything about the way English classes are structured. An idea I have in mind is going to college to be an English Professor. Yet, I don't know where to start and I would also like to know what it's kind of like being one.
How should I decide on an MFA program for Writing?
I see a lot of programs and I'm overwhelmed by which factors I should consider. Preferably, I would like a high-residency program that wouldn't require me to go into debt or expects me to pay too much out of pocket. My strongest medium is poetry, but I also like to write in prose.
Where can I find feedback on my poetry and other forms of creative writing?
I would like to get feedback on my writing in order to improve it. Especially for when I want submit pieces to literary magazines. I want to know if there are online communities I should join or websites I should look into. Ideally I would like to get feedback for free, but maybe could work out a small budget.
ENGLISH LITERATURE MAJOR
"Hello, I am a first-year student pursuing a major in English and Literature. However, I am unsure if teaching alone would be a suitable career path for me. I am interested in exploring other well-paying job options. Additionally, as a student, I am also looking for part-time jobs that I can do online and earn from. Can you suggest any such opportunities?"
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?
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.
What are the best internships for those who want to be authors
For those who want careers in poetry and book writing, what are the best internships or routes to go in general?
Is "Folklore" a degree?
Is it a real degree I can get? or is it like "I'm an English major with a focus in folklore?"
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.
What is the best area to study if I want to teach English and Literature in college?
I am interested in becoming a college Literature professor. I am almost complete with my Master in Literature and I would like to know what steps I should take next when pursuing my PHD in Literature. Would it be best to focus on a general English, general literature, or should I narrow it to a field within English or Literature. Such as Grammar for English and/or Historical pieces like Romance Literature of the Renaissance Period? If I focus on a period, will that limit my ability to teach any form of English or Literature.
I'm a secondary 2 student in my country. So, which subjects should I take in IGCSE to become a writer or a psychologist? Can you suggest one for me between computer science and biology?
Could you give me suggestions for my life and career? I really appreciate each of your suggestions. Thank you very much!!
What could you have done differently/better in university?
What could you have done differently/better in university? #literature #consulting #orthodontics #paleontology
What's something about the writing industry new writers should know?
I'm a Sophmore in high school who is very determined to get into the writing industry with an urban fiction novel I'm working on. I'm the type of person who likes to know everything I can about something before going forward so what are some things that I, as a new writer, should know about the industry? #writer #highschool #author #literature
What majors should I take up in college?
I'm interested in philosophy, psychology and english literature, and I can confidently say I can do well in these fields since its all I've ever been doing since I started to understand the importance and jobs. Although there aren't many good colleges or unis I can find that offer all three subjects as majors, and pose a good opportunity, especially in India. I need your help. #psychology #philosophy #english #literature #english literature #university #college #study #majors #overseasstudiesconsidered
I am an English and Literature major ser to graduate with my Bachelors in English. I've tried LinkedIn and everything I can think of to gain experience to become a writer/editor. Any other suggestions?
Writing Editing Proofreading Typing #literature #english #english-grammar #english-composition
What steps should I take to get the career I want?
I'm a sophomore at Miyamura High School, I'm 15 years old. I'm into art, psychology, history, and the subject ; English. I want to become a teacher that teaches abroad. #art #careers #english #psychology #teacher #literature
Should I shift my course even if it's my passion?
I'm currently studying AB Literature (sophomore year) and I love my course. I love my readings, my teachers, my block mates, I love everything about literature; it has always been my passion. But I realised that I'm not going to use my degree in the future. I have no interest in becoming a lawyer, neither do I want to become a teacher. I've been considering to shift to a business/marketing course in hopes that I'd be better employed and able to support myself and my family. Should I do it? #Literature #Business #Marketing #College #Shifting
What is the best way to become a writer?
I love to read and write and I wouldn't mind working in a field that involves that such as publishing and editing. But I would like to write my own books or be a writer in a some type of magazine. What would be the best way to get my writing noticed and successful? I would like to major in English literature. #english # #writing #author #books #columnist #literature
Where could one intern who is an English major?
I've been considering applying for several schools that would require internships for me to complete my degree, and I would like to take as much advantage of this opportunity as possible. I'm primarily interested in a career involving the literary arts. Are there any particular types of places that would be a good fit for an internship for me? #internships #double-major #english #literature
What steps should I take to become an editor?
Eventually I want to edit books for a living. Right now I'm a senior in high school. I plan on majoring in English once in college. Where do I go from there? #editor #writing #english #literature
What are some life-changing, view-altering, mind-stretching books?
#reading #books #interesting #unique #literature #point-of-view
Is it hard to find a job as a bilingual teacher after college?
I really want to become a great teacher that will prepare and help future generation to (sound like a fantasy?) make the world a better place. Yet I'm scared that my career will not be successful or worth it. #teacher # #career # #success #teaching #literature