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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...
How can students pursuing creative writing connect with potential publishers, editors, etc?
How can students pursuing creative writing connect with potential publishers, editors, etc? I've only been able to connect with professors, and as far as I know, there aren't any classes on becoming a successful author once you have the skills to write what you want.
When i get the skill to write stories, where do I go to start my career?
When I may finish learning the skills I need in creative writing, where do I go first as a potential job?
What AP classes should I take to as a student athlete?
I am a rising 9th grader and my school is having us fill out our course requests forms I want to take more AP classes to get ahead so that I can receive my Capstone Diploma by the time I graduate and be able to dual enroll by Junior year,but I play softball after school so I think it will be...
How can you make dialogue interesting?
I am a junior in high school and have dabbled in writing stories, but a main problem I come across is making good, realistic conversations, or even small talk.
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...
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
How do I get published internationally as a minor?
I'm 14 and working on a few stories and want to get them published one day (under a pseudonym). I live in the Philippines and doubt that it would get much attention here, but I think it could sell more in countries like the US or mainly-English-speaking countries in general. Should I...
How do I make time for writing?
I feel that my full-time job and my life responsibilities get in the way of me writing. What techniques have helped you to write daily?
How can I learn more about creating art and story’s behind my art?
I want to grow to be an Artist because I’ve always been interested in the way animators create shows and how artist create drawing/painting that always had a story behind them. I want to learn more about the human anatomy so I can be better at realism and more about how animators draw in...
How do I get better at intricate writing?
I have been wanting to be an author since I could read and have always been a bookworm and admired other authors for their intricate and insightful words. I want to inspire people all around the world, not just in English but in other languages to.