Career Questions tagged Writer

I want to be a writer, but what do you do when you have writer's block?!
Hi! I'm Ms. Eldridge at the International Community School. My 5th graders have a few questions and I'd like to share your advice with them. Thanks in advance!...

What do you do when u come across writers block?
I'm interested in learning about what a day in a life is like for a writer, so far I have learned that writing is a good way to Express your feelings and a good way to connect with people, but I would also like to know what type of things do yall do when you come across writers block....

I'm a sophomore in high school and I'm exploring my career options. What are some career options that align with these interests and what are some helpful next steps I can take in the near future?
At school I'm mostly interested in English while my hobbies include writing, criticizing or praising movies and music, photography, and anything that has to do with design or visual art. Topics that intrigue me are politics, debate, and changing the world for the...
#editing #director #film-editing #filmdirector #writer #english #design #career #film #arts #film-acting #media-production #film-production

How to engage more audiences on Linkedin?
To all professionals reading this post, thank you for your precious time! I hope all is well on your end! :) Context: I like to use Linkedin to look for jobs and connect with like-minded people. However, my posts don't usually generate a lot of views. I don't know how LinkedIn algorithm...
#strategy #writer #professionals #algorithm #technology #linkedin #contentcreator #recruiters #career #influencer #hr #careeradvice #consulting

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...
#editing #writer #writing #copywriting #author #college #journalism #creative-writing

Any advice on getting a book published?
I write fiction. My dream is to get published someday. #writing #books #author #fiction #writer #book...

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...
#writer #florida #author #journalism #writing #polkcounty #creative-writing

Creative Writing work in a limited market?
Little Rock via NYC... #creative-writing #writing #journalism...

Debate vs AP Literature and Composition
In my school instead of a Language Arts Class, you can take Debate. Would it be better to be on Debate and the Debate team, or should I stick with a hard class like APLAC? I also have the option of taking college English or Business Communications. What's the option for college applications?...
#ap #classes #writing #debate #student #teacher #school #any #author #higher-education #air-force #military #college #educator #english #writer #high-school #acting #schedule

What are some Day-to-Day responsibilities of a Copywriter?
I was wondering what some of the day to day activities of a copywriter were. I am a high schooler interested in the field and I was wondering what it was like. Thanks so much! #technology #copywriter...

Best Creative Tech

Creative Equipment
What is the best tech for writers? I've been told that you need special programs to help fact-check, plaigarize-check, etc. Is this true? And if so, does this tech really help? #writing #creative-writing #author #writer...

Self Publish or Pitch?
I've heard it both ways: pitch your book. Self-publish. Which is better to do first? Publishers have declared they like unknowns, while others want authors with a following already? Which path is more lucrative and advisable for a young author just starting out? #write #writer #youngauthor...

What is YA?
I am a teenager who enjoys writing, but I often find myself frustrated by the books on the YA shelf as the majority of them seem to be only romance or a romance with thinly veiled fantasy/dystopian elements thrown on top of it. I enjoy writing whatever I want, but I'm wondering if my historical...

Anyone has any tips on writing a science fiction novel
I want to make my book unique unto itself and not another repeat of the general story types....

What would be the best college classes to take to become a writer/editor?

I want to be a cartoon or tv show creator (creator/writer- not animator) What are the best things to major in for this career? What are the best colleges to go to?
#art #major #college-major #college #cartoon #tv #television #writing #creative #creator #cartoon-creator #cartoon-writer #tv-show-writer #television-writer...

Do you have any advice for a student who wants to be a novelist?
I will be attending NYU this fall and majoring in English and I hope to be a novelist in the future. #english #writing #novelist #fiction #writer...

How Do I Break Into the Screenwriting Industry?

How hard is it *really* to publish a book?
While I want to be a copyeditor as my *day* job, I've written several novels I would love to publish sometime down the road (after much revision...). Every time I speak about this with someone, though, their immediate answer seems to be, "Ha! Good luck." My questions is... is it really that...

What is a year in the life of an author like?
I really want to know what progress is like as an author in the real world, and if there is any struggles or problems, and what it's like to pick certain genres (or not). I'd also like to know when are the most enjoyable/satisfying times of an author's career. #author #writing #progress...

How do you get a publisher to look at your book?
I would love to become a published author (think fiction novels), but I do not know what is the right way to get a company to look at my work without hiring an agent. Is the key in your cover letter? If so, how do you write one? Thanks! #writer #books #english-literature...

What kind of writing careers can I pursue ?
careers excluding being a journalist , I mostly like writing about stuff pertaining to psychology ( getting to know why humans react they way they do)...

What is a day in the life of an editor like?
My dream career is to be a fiction author, but I know it's not really a financially-stable career, so I've been thinking of being an editor because I really, really love editing writing. I think I have an eye for it since I've always been the one that my peers come to for proofreading and...
#editing #writing-and-editing #writer #books #novels #writers #writing #publishing #author #editor #creative-writing

How do I blend visual art and writing skill with my biotechnology degree for a career?
Ever since I was a kid, I was constantly stuck between wanting to be an artist, a writer, or a scientist. There must be some way to have all these things in my life, but I'm not really sure since I want to be a microbiologist or parasitologist. #biology #biotechnology #molecular-biology...
#writer #evolutionary-biology #wildlife-biology #painting #drawing-and-painting #marine-biology #drawing #cell-biology

What's a good career for someone who is very opinionated and persuasive?
Specifically in writing, not speaking. #writer #writing #writing-and-editing...

As far as the writing career goes, what kinds of people experience the greatest success in this field?
I'm asking because I've chosen the career of writing as my first choice and I'd love to know what I'm getting myself into. #writer #need-help #assistance #writing...