Silentlyfor Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Hey all. Ever since my late teens and given my gift with language, I've wanted to write for a living. I've run into a few problems along the way that have made things a bit trying for me as of late. First off, I don't what medium I should write for. I have a few interests I can delve into but I'm mostly a jack of all trades in terms of what i know. I do want to do novels and whatnot, but in the meantime I don't know if I would perform well as a writer as a magazine journalist or if I could write short stories for a living or what. I want to put bread on my table by writing. THAT'S what I want to do. Second, there are days where my writing ability is phenomanal. Other days, I either feel lethargic, or apathetic or largely untalented. THOSE days, I write as well as a grade schooler. I don't know how to make my ability as a writer seamless and uninterrupted by things such as creative apathy and whatnot. Third, education. As a writer, I don't know where I should go or what degree I would need. One thing is for certain, however, I do want a degree or Post Secondary Education in this field or an area likened to the realm of writing. What degree should I go for? Where should I get it? I'm hoping that fellow writers will post here and give whatever fruits of their experiences or knowledge will give me. However, I would LOVE ANY feedback anybody has to give. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follow Me Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 I don't know the first thing about writing. But if I wanted to be one, the first job that pops into mind is a journalist who travels abroad for Discovery magazine and the like. A degree in English might suit you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redandblack Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 If you want to write, you need to read. And read a LOT! I'm a fan of the modernists and existentialists -- So Fitzgerald, Hemmingway, Calvino, Melville, and Turgenev are all authors I would suggest for you to read. Going to a university to study English could be a good idea, but it's not necessary; however it will force you to read and write on a daily basis. Also, in some cases, you may even be able to have a discussion of the material you're reading on a regular basis. Don't just read literature -- study it, think about it, live it. It's a long process and very few succeed in the long run, but if you have a vision and stick with it -- who knows? -- you might be the next Faulkner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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