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What the harder parts of being an M.F.A. Student in English?
I'm going to be pursuing an M.F.A. in English, Creative Writing next fall, and I want to know some things to look out for.
How can I be sure I won't regret majoring in Creative Writing?
With the rise of AI use and the continuous messages that writing won't pay enough and isn't sustainable, it's easy to be discouraged from majoring in creative writing, even though I really love it.
How can I get better at editing?
I love writing and reading very much; however, I really need help when it comes to expanding my knowledge of editing my writing. How can I achieve that? Additionally, some tips on improving grammar could also be helpful.
How can I become successful with a future in creative writing when literature doesn't hold the value it used to?
With AI on the rise and a higher dislike for reading, I don't know if this dream major of mine should be changed even with a backup plan in mind.
How can I use a Literature degree focused in creative writing in a future where AI is dominant?
How can I use a Literature degree focused in creative writing in a future where AI is dominant?
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How can I improve my vocabulary and writing?
I am a junior doing IB so I'm expected to be at the very least decent with my writing, which I am. But I sometimes feel a little overwhelmed when I look at my peers and see how easy it is for them to express their ideas so clearly. I do gotta say that I am introverted, which could maybe have...
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...