Career questions tagged writingskills
My greatest passion and goal is to be a journalist, but AI makes me unsure about how sustainable writing-heavy careers are. What would you say to someone with that concern”?
I feel like there's so much being said right now about how journalism is a dying field, and this has only gotten worse recently with AI usage. From your perspective, what is something that I should ready to adapt to in the field of journalism? Also, do you think that the writing side of journalism will soon be completely replaced by automation or artificial intelligence?
What undergraduate major would you recommend that I focus on to give me an advantage with getting into law school #Spring26?
What undergraduate major would you recommend that I focus on to give me an advantage with getting into law school? #Spring26
What is the best way to write a scholarship-winning essay?
I've found that I can be a good writer if it is for a literature class, but whenever it comes to bragging about what I have done within four years I'm a blank and whatever I write becomes emotionless and tacky. I currently have no clue for how to fix this so any ideas help!
What makes a good story?
I'm a high schooler, and I am currently trying to write a story. I would like to know from people with experience what makes a good story. I know that the question can depend on many things, like genre, but I would like to know what keeps people interested. Is it character writing? World-building? Writing style? Please let me know.
What are good resources for an aspiring writer to get their start?
Hi there! I am a college-bound senior who is planning to major in English. I am hoping to have a career in creative writing, whether it be screenwriting, poetry, short stories, or more. Does anyone know of good resources for someone trying to start out in the field of writing? I have tried to find online scholarships and competitions, as well as publishing online for poetry, but I am having trouble figuring out what is legit or will actually help me in my career. #Spring26
Can I balance having multiple minors as a freshman in college? How fast can I get an internship with my major?
I am an active senior in high school and I am searching for good ways to study during my time at college. I plan to major in Professional Writing at Cedarville University and minor in Creative Writing. I also enjoy reading, writing short stories, poems, dialogues, (and maybe a book).
How to write a letter of intent without sounding obnoxious?
I need to write a letter of intent for an Accelerated Master's Program at the university I'll be attending as a freshman in Fall 2026, and I don't know where to start. Any tips or must includes? Any and all advice is greatly appreciated!
What do collages look in from student essay ?
i want to prepare myself for collage essay any advice on what to write for school essays?
how do I get better at writing ?
what could help me improve as a better writer .
How do I make my writing samples stand out to employers/panelists/scholarship boards?
I am always looking to improve on my writing, but I want some advice on how to cater it to something I'm applying for. I'm looking at this from the employer's perspective.
How do you write high quality supplementals for college applications ?
Hello everyone! I'm a high school senior applying to a lot of colleges with a lot of supplemental essay question! How do you write high quality supplementals for college applications?
How do I break down a term paper?
Why is writing a term paper so difficult, and how do I break it down to its simplest form so I do not get overwhelmed? I use APA7 format, and I struggle with it so much. Finding headings and how to word things to sound interesting, yet technical, is trying.