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Catrina550 views

How can I publish my book as a high schooler?

Hello! I am a freshman in high school, and I am halfway through writing a book that I would really like to publish. However, publishing is expensive. Should I wait until I’ve graduated to try and publish? Could I potentially self-publish?

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CHIEMENA340 views

I just started writing short stories a while ago. It's been a very good experience for me. I write on Medium and my friends commend my writing. How do I get more people to read them? Again, how long do you think I should take before I start earning from my writing? I still wonder if there's anywhere I can work to get earnings for my stories. You know of any place?

I'm just eighteen, and I thought I loved romantic stories, but it seems I'll have to grow on that too. I want to do what I love and earn from it as well. Writing short stories , for me will be a kind of dream job. So help me out. Thanks for this platform.

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Sky1072 views

if I was trying to be a professional fiction writer what is the first step I'm supposed to take as a 12th grader in high school?

want to be able to make more books that could make a variety of people want to read and have more options in the world.

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Ember2617 views

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.

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D466 views

I'm applying for Scholarships. Any tips on writing a great SOP?

I'm applying for a MA in Psychology and I require financial aid. I would appreciate any tips in writing a Statement of Purpose. Thanks!

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Charlie836 views

What's some writing advice?

What is some free writing advice in trying to write a book and not having any clue what to put in it (it's a romance book) I am a beginner writer and need some help

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William704 views

How do I get published internationally as a minor?

I'm 14 and working on a few stories and want to get them published one day (under a pseudonym). I live in the Philippines and doubt that it would get much attention here, but I think it could sell more in countries like the US or mainly-English-speaking countries in general. Should I self-publish? Look for an agent? Go to publishers? How do I market my stories?

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Len869 views

What are possible jobs for a self-help writer?

Hi, I like to read and write a lot of spiritual/self-help books. I was hoping people could give me ideas about related jobs I could get in these fields, both writing and not writing related. I am interested in jobs where I don’t need any extra degrees. And if anyone is hiring, please reach out! #Fall24

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Zoey283 views

How much do you usually make/how do you support your lifestyle?

I'm in 11th grade and looking into becoming a writer. I'm curious about the pay and if I'm going to be a "starving artist"

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Samuel609 views

what UNBLOCKED /or schooled APPROVED sites should I use to publish a book?

I'm in high school for chicousd.net ? I like business

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Naomi363 views

How can I use my skills in writing and have a positive impact on the world in my career?

I love writing but I want to make a change in the world. Is there any specific career that lets me do both?

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Mikaya742 views

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?

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Noel662 views

How can I expand my career as a professional writer and turn it into a full-time pursuit?

How can I expand my career as a professional writer and turn it into a full-time pursuit? Additional Information: I am currently a professional writer with experience in various forms of writing, including [insert types of writing like content creation, creative writing, etc.]. I’ve been balancing this with other responsibilities but now want to make it my primary focus. I am interested in strategies to increase my client base, explore new writing opportunities, and build a sustainable income. I’m also curious about potential career paths within writing that I may not have considered, such as publishing, freelance writing, or teaching.

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Natalie1061 views

Can I live off being a writer and or poet?

I am currently a freshman in high school and I was wondering this because I want to be prepared for what my future holds. Becoming a writer has always been my goal ever since I was younger.

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Ember814 views

Fashion designers and writers, what are your opinions?

I am just starting college and am thinking about pursuing a career in fashion designing or writing (novels, fiction, articles). If anyone from either of these career paths sees this, what does a day to day life look like for you? How did you get started? What education did you receive? Was the job you chose anything like you were expecting?

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Natalie453 views

Where can I find feedback on my Novels and other forms of creative writing?

I want to know this so that I can improve my writing skills, so that I can become a Novelist and Poet.

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Hannah665 views

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.

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Maya838 views

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.

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Maya973 views

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.

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