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How easy is it to have a novel published after seeking a creative writing degree??
I will be attending a 4-year university in the fall and was wondering: how easy is it to have a novel published after seeking a creative writing degree?

What advice do you have for an aspiring teacher/writer ?
I'm planning on majoring in English in college. Mainly I want to teach English but I also want to write one day.

How would I go about writing stories for video games as a living? What does that look like on a day-to-day basis?
I plan on majoring in creative writing and publishing/editing at Susquehanna University.

What kind of jobs will you be able to get with degrees in creative writing and publishing and editing?
I plan on majoring in these two fields at Susquehanna University, and I would like to know any future job prospects I have, as well as how to potentially get connections for them.

What is it like being a copywriter?
I have experience in creative writing (songwriting, poetry, screenplays, blog posts, etc.) and journalism (script for on-air broadcasting). Is this relevant experience? Or is copywriting more closely related to marketing and social media management?

What are some jobs that could help me improve my writing skills?
I want to be a writer, and I am wondering what jobs could help me improve my writing? That way, I will have the experience from that job to help me improve my writing.

What things would help my writing become better?
I'm currently working on three novels although one is fan fiction so I guess that one doesn't count. I need help with writers block and with having too many ideas for new one novels when I haven't finished a single one or even finished the character sheet(s).

What are some of the easier AP classes?
I'm currently a freshman in high school only taking AP World (my school only allows this or AP Human Geo for freshman), and it's not my best class but I managed to pass last semester with a B. For sophomore year, I'm on track to take APUSH which I know is one of the harder APs, and I was...

What are the average yearly salary of someone in the English Language Arts field??
At school, I enjoy reading, writing, and history, while my hobbies include sports and reading. A idea I'm passionate about is the thought of writing poem's and novels, yet I don't know if it is a realistic career after college and if I should begging searching for a different career idea. I...

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.

How do I find the right combination of plot ideas?
I don't know the exact saying, but I think it's something about how all stories are used, just with different characters and settings. I don't know all the combinations, but I really want to look for some that really stands out. Sometimes I don't know what the "plot" is called, especially if I...

How to sell my novel to someone ?
I am Noah by name I am looking for a scholarship program for novel writer where I can write my novels and put it there so that I can sell my novel I am in need of the scholarship so that I can be with you so the novel and use it to pay for some of my school fees in my schooling thank you I...

How do I start?
I started writing this book in eighth grade for fun, and I forgot about it for a while. Then, when I decided I might try becoming a writer, I told my friends about this short story, and my friends told me to finish it. They are very encouraging, but I don't know what to do. And even if I did...

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!

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