Career Questions tagged Writing

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As a young writer trying to practice my trade, what are some things I can break into that allow me to make some money alongside being able to write? I've comtemplated ghost writing on sites such as Fiver, or transcription. I'm realistic and I'm not looking to quit my day job, just looking for some outlets that might also benefit me financially.

Gabriel R. Jun 17

#writing #author #english

2 answers Active 2 days ago
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Limestone, Maine
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Is it more beneficial to focus on a getting a degree in English or to focus on your personal writing?

Gabriel R. Jun 17

#english #author #writing

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Limestone, Maine
Emily G.’s Avatar

What should I take most advantage of at my writing summer programs?

Emily G. Jun 14

#creative-writing #summer #writing

2 answers Active Jun 19
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Miami, Florida
Ali M.’s Avatar

How can I find an editor to check my short film script?

Ali M. Jun 07

#writing

2 answers Active Jun 07
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Baltimore, Maryland
Christian S.’s Avatar

Debate vs AP Literature and Composition

Christian S. Apr 16

#school #writer #any #high-school #author #higher-education #air-force #schedule #debate #ap #acting #classes #college #student #educator #military #writing #teacher #english

4 answers Active May 03
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Boise, Idaho
paola M.’s Avatar

What are some steps in becoming a successful writer? What should I major in?

paola M. Apr 17

#author #literarture #college-major #writing #books #college #english

4 answers Active May 02
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Lakeland, Florida
Paola M.’s Avatar

What is the best way to become a writer?

Paola M. Apr 16

#literature #columnist #author #writing #books #english

4 answers Active May 26
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Christy Marx’s Avatar
Lakeland, Florida
Christian S.’s Avatar

Are ACT Prep Classes really that helpful?

Christian S. Apr 16

#reading #art #high-school #language #career #academy #navy #air-force #writing #ap #college #act #english #test #theater #marines #education #physics #military #math

4 answers Active Apr 28
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Boise, Idaho
Trinity G.’s Avatar

Best Creative Tech

Trinity G. Mar 08

#college #writer #art #tech #writing

2 answers Active Mar 11
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Kelvin Chu’s Avatar
Fontana, California
Trinity G.’s Avatar

Creative Equipment

Trinity G. Mar 08

#creative-writing #writing #writer #tech #author

2 answers Active Mar 09
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Eve Gordon’s Avatar
Fontana, California
Trinity G.’s Avatar

Self Publish or Pitch?

Trinity G. Mar 05

#write #youngauthor #publishing #author #writer #writing #selfpublish #teenauthor

4 answers Active Mar 20
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Michelle Kitz’s Avatar
Fontana, California
Trinity G.’s Avatar

What is YA?

Trinity G. Mar 05

#author #ya #writer #writing #write #youngadult #teenauthor

3 answers Active Mar 08
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Kristin Dorage’s Avatar
Fontana, California
Catherine T.’s Avatar

What would you do if you loved your job but hated your work environment? Would you leave? How would you cope?

Catherine T. Jan 14

#work-life-balance #college-student #work #help #career-advice #career #advice #work-environment #journalism #stress #job-environment #writing #job #college #career-help #student-advice #career-counseling #burnout

6 answers Active Jan 22
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Los Angeles, California
maurice W.’s Avatar

where are some good publishing companies for articles and novels?

maurice W. Jan 17

#writing

3 answers Active Feb 17
Michelle Kitz’s Avatar
G. Mark Stewart’s Avatar
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Catherine T.’s Avatar

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?

Catherine T. Jan 14

#writing-and-editing #help #technical-writing #college #career-path #career-choice #publishing #career-advice #writing #creative-writing #career-planning #work-life-balance #following-your-passions #advice #job #career-help #student #editing #career #work #journalism #student-advice #career-counseling

5 answers Active Jan 22
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Los Angeles, California
K J.’s Avatar

What would I need to study in order to be a video game journalist?

K J. Jan 05

#video-games #gaming #journalism #writing

1 answer Active Jan 05
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Crystal E.’s Avatar

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

Crystal E. Nov 27, 2018

#writing #writer #college #author

5 answers Active May 09
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G. Mark Stewart’s Avatar
Pierre, South Dakota
Elizabeth G.’s Avatar

Does anyone have any tips for writing college essays and personal statements?

Elizabeth G. Nov 05, 2018

#college #college-admissions #college-advice #writing

3 answers Active Nov 13, 2018
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Redmond, Washington
Misha J.’s Avatar

What are the do’s and don’ts of writing college supplemental essays?

Misha J. Oct 19, 2018

#college #student #college-advice #writing

2 answers Active Apr 17
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Lawrence Township, New Jersey
Maya D.’s Avatar

I would like to know what type of journalism classes are there?

Maya D. Oct 17, 2018

#broadcast-media #journalism #writing

2 answers Active Oct 20, 2018
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Visalia, California
Dennis M.’s Avatar

What classes will better prepare me for the emerging market of IT Security?

Dennis M. Oct 12, 2018

#college-admissions #it #cyber #databreach #college #college-major #student #computer-engineering #security #writing

4 answers Active May 22
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Hebron, Kentucky
Ang B.’s Avatar

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?

Ang B. Sep 17, 2018

#television-writer #major #art #tv-show-writer #creator #tv #writer #cartoon-writer #television #college-major #writing #college #cartoon-creator #creative #cartoon

4 answers Active Oct 25, 2018
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Mario Leone’s Avatar
New York, New York
Megan L.’s Avatar

I'm a strong writer, but I have little actual work to show that. How can I start a portfolio to show potential employers?

Megan L. Sep 12, 2018

#writing

3 answers Active May 15
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Courtney Kipple’s Avatar
Irvington, Kentucky
Gabriela M.’s Avatar

Tips for essay writing?

Gabriela M. Aug 31, 2018

#essay #school #college #writing

3 answers Active May 01
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Erik A’s Avatar
Homestead, Florida
Bailey F.’s Avatar

What are the benefits to pursuing a career in creative writing rather than journalism?

Bailey F. Aug 30, 2018

#writing

1 answer Active Nov 14, 2018
Rachel Marshall’s Avatar
Chelsea, Alabama
Emmalee B.’s Avatar

How can I know if becoming an editor is right for me?

Emmalee B. Aug 28, 2018

#career #publishing #writing #editor #english

3 answers Active Mar 04
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Ken Simmons’s Avatar
Goldsboro, North Carolina
Emmalee B.’s Avatar

What steps should I take to become an editor?

Emmalee B. Aug 28, 2018

#writing #literature #editor #english

2 answers Active Dec 04, 2018
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Goldsboro, North Carolina
Isabel C.’s Avatar

What is most valuable to employers when looking for a potential employee who has just graduated from college?

Isabel C. Aug 27, 2018

#jobs #business #career #writing #college-jobs #job #job-market #careers

5 answers Active Jan 07
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Carlos L.’s Avatar

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

Carlos L. Aug 22, 2018

#creative-writing #writing

3 answers Active Mar 08
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Miami, Florida
Emily M.’s Avatar

Which degree is more advantageous for a copy editor?

Emily M. Aug 21, 2018

#major #writer #journalism #writing #college #editor #editing

2 answers Active Aug 24, 2018
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Greensburg, Indiana
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