Career questions tagged writing
How can I get started in freelance writing?
I'm a high school senior who is graduating high school who is looking to make money to help pay my college tuition and my only experience is writing essays for class
How to become a Freelance Writer?
Share your journey & guide aspiring Freelance Writers on their path! Note: We've seen a lot of interest in this career, so we're looking for guidance from our community of professionals.
Why is it worth it to become a writer?
Hi, I’m Annika, I’m from Arizona, I am in middle school, and trying to figure out more details about being a writer. Why is it worth it to become a writer? How many hours do writers usually spend writing a week?
How do I become a best selling author ?
I’m a fresh man in high school trying to get into college also trying to be a great author and writer
How do I start coming up with ideas for stories for my writing?
I want to be an professional writer but I’m unsure on how to create or develop the ideas for stories. Are there any tips to create great concepts and stories and actually put them on the page?
How should I find a career for me?
I'm a recent college graduate with a Math degree and certificates in Art History and German. I have a lot of interests, but I'm mainly focused on the arts. I'd like to do something to help the environment through music, writing, art, religion, etc.
Can I have a full time job and still have time to do creative writing as a side gig I am really interested in making a career out of creative writing but am unsure if I can support myself that way.?
I was thinking of going to school for psychology, but writing is what I really want to do. I was thinking of making that a minor.
What should I write my college essay about?
What should I write my college essay about? I know it has to be very unique and really tell a story and I would really like some ideas as to what I can write about that would be compelling to admissions committees.
What collage would you want to attend for writing movies and shows?
I've been writing movies and shows my whole life. Starting from the age of 5 I've been writing movies and shows dreaming I would share them maybe to the world someday. When I write it all comes from my imagination and sometimes I'm inspired by someone big like Stephen King.
How should I network to become a well-known fantasy author? Where can I publish my works for free to give a platform for my audience?
I'm a senior at Queens College. I currently major in English and minor in writing. I love to write and have had my writing pieces selected for a scholarship, publication, and awards.
Why do I feel burnout just by thinking about the project?
I have a lot of projects that include the school projects which I can't seem to finish yet because just by thinking and organizing it is overwhelming and I burned out.
Is writing a good personal statement necessary for admission?
Good evening respected peers. My name is Rachel, a college student. I am seeking admission to a good university nowadays. I have applied to 2 universities and they are asking me to submit my documents along with an admission essay or a personal statement. I wanted to ask if I write that, what should I include and what are the major things that I should avoid while writing it? At one point I think of getting help from a personal statement writer service. Should I do that? I really want to ace the admission and I don’t wanna fail just because of my sloppy writing.
What is it like being a writer for a movie or TV show?
Hello. I will become a High School Junior next week, and I am interested in writing movies and TV shows as one of my possible careers (others include editing and acting), and i wanted to know what the daily life of a writer was as a reference to see if ill like that career path. Thanks!
How might i go about starting my own buisness and/or publishing books and sticking to one project if I'm neurodivergent?
My dream future is owning a live in bookstore that is kind of like a cat cafe except with added books and more animals and to become an author however i am nerodivergent and have an extremely hard time sticking with one project before moving on to another any tips on how to get out of this habit or the bookstore would be apreciated
How can I become an author?
I'd really like to create books, but I don't know where to start. And as a 14 year old with no money, It's been hard to find a way to make some cash. I want to find the best way to write and publish books. Can you help me out?
How to have portfolio in a path to become content marketing writer? ?
I wonder guest blogging is relate to content marketing topic? Or it is a good way to practice that skill? I want to become content marketer writer and I see guest blogging is quite interesting. But if it not related or linked to content marketing, may be it can waste of my time:((. If you have experienced in that, please tell me. Or if you have advice for me, thank you in advance. I really stucked about it
How do I find my style for teaching students of a high-school and beyond level?
How do I go about creating my own teaching style as a music teacher? I know everyone teaches a little bit different and I would like some tips to help figure out my style!
How do i continue writing with writers block ?
I don’t know how to flow with writing if every few weeks i get the worst writer’s block. I love writing but i don’t know how to continue with the profession i wanna pursue if i continue to have writers block.
How do i become a good writer?
How do i become an author
How do I start writing a book?
I want to write my own book but I'm not sure what steps I should take or how I should approach it. How do I come up with ideas for a story?
Is there anything I can do to help grow my money at age 15 other than working community labor jobs such as yard work or babysitting?
I want to be able to work online with little hours and just make some side money for my savings. I've been doing research but I haven't found anything but scams. ?
I have researched about target audience term and I occasionally heard from professional a term like " buyer persona " So I also possess several buyer persona templates. But it has a problem again :((
Whether I fill it out will be the ideal customer form I envision in my head, or will I have to take other measures to collect raw data before I fill it out. (like sending surveys, etc.). But actually, this is quite difficult for a beginner like me
Editing my first draft?
I have finished the first draft of my first book, and am almost done with the first draft of my second book. How can I get the necessary edits without all of the money?
what form of writing is the most successful currently?
to be more specific, like what genre and tropes do really well?
How can I start writing a book based on my life?
I am a Junior in college for my bachelors degree in creative writing and English. I always dreamt of writing my own book based off my life and maybe even turn it into a series of books as I grow older. As much as I can see myself in the near future publishing my first book, I do not know where to begin. This question was asked by a student who wanted to remain anonymous.
What kind(s) of education is needed to be a writer and is it worth it?
I love to write but I don't know how far writing will get me as a career.