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What sort of careers can be found involving writing with a communication degree?
I have always had a knack for writing, but I'm not sure I want to be a journalist. What other types of careers might there be like that? #communications #writing #communication
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How does a PhD program work as opposed to a Masters program? What does it entail?
Hi, I'm an undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in English Literature and Spanish Translation & Interpretation and I'm interested in pursuing a Doctorate after I graduate. However, I've heard a number of different explanations of what a PhD program entails and I am honestly so...
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Should I focus on one genre if I want to become a writer?
I have tried at both fiction and poetry, and I have found out that I like writing fiction more than I like writing poetry. Should I focus on fiction or try and become better at poetry if I want to be a successful writer? #art #writing #creative #english-composition
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Is the only way to have a career based off writing stories to be a self-employed author?
is there anything else I can do where I specifically write fiction as a career? #writing #author #self-employed
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What are some tips/advice on taking multiple heavy writing courses in college?
I am going into my junior year as an architecture major. I have been taking classes that do not require much writing. However, I will be taking three writing based classes (Greek Civilization, Junior Writing, Medieval Art History) and I am afraid it will be too much writing for me. Is there any...
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I really love to write, but I heard the journalism field is hard to get into. Where should I start?
I am thinking about majoring in journalism at Kansas University but I want to know if it's going to be worth my time. I really enjoy writing stories and designing pages for my school's newspaper. #journalism #writing #news #newspaper
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What does it take to become a travel writer?
I am wondering how to become a successful travel writer. Are there any tips? #writing #travel