Questions

What I wish to do is this: I wish to develop a plot for my short story from a raw idea, while developing it gradually, adding ONE subplot (so as to make it short, but interesting), and developing my characters, but most of all, I wish to have a jolly good time doing it, without thinking of the amount of responsibility I must take in order for it to be a career. I already know that it is a great responsibility, but I do not wish to think in those terms, for it shall only spoil my fun, and make it so that I am not motivated to do it for the long term.

I Also wish to do it using only a notebook and pen, for it is all I have at my disposal.
- VictorianJackass

And I’d appreciate any other advice or experiences you can offer up on the subject.
- numbnuts

And I’d appreciate any other advice or experiences you can offer up on the subject.
- numbnuts

I know a college degree doesn’t hurt anything if you want to go into a specific field, but as an semi-experienced writer who is unpublished, will a degree in the wrong area actually hurt my chances of getting published? Will I be dismissed as unknowledgeable because I am “absorbed in one area”?
I wanted to know because a bunch of people are posting questions about “do I need a college degree to be published?” and a lot of the answers were “college helps, take english, get an english degree, take writing classes”. So I was just wondering if a degree not centering around english, writing, or creative writing might actually detract from someone’s qualifications. A degree is very time-consuming, and so is a fulltime career (I hope to be a counselor). So, that might actually backfire. I was checking on the probability of backfiring, as I am toying with the idea of getting published.
- Angeliss

I’ve just recently come to this idea, so it’s in no way concrete. I want to focus most of my effort on this novel because I know it’s difficult to get published as a first time author, and if I do well, I might make it into a career. Are there any published authors out there that can give me some hints or tips to send me in the right direction? What are my chances of getting published with a well written book? Is there any chance of me making money off of it?
- Grey Man

I am about to graduate with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and I’m thinking about getting my Masters. However, I’m not sure if I want to continue in a traditional classroom setting because I need to begin working toward a career. What are some good low-residency MFA creative writing programs?
- Ryan K

How do you go about becoming a serious writer, especially when at a young age? I’m very interested in going into the field, and everyone has to start somewhere… The problem is, I don’t know what to do after I finish something. I don’t know what competitions would be rewarding, or what kind of programs could help me in pursuing a career.
- x_lollipopx

I am 13 and write the scripts for the school’s plays, write stories and film mini documentaries. I want to become a creative writer for WWE (writing the storylines). I know I will have to work for other TV productions before joining the WWE corporate. How can I improve my creative writing skills so that I can be successful in my career?
- mimi

I am 13 and write the scripts for the school’s plays, write stories and film mini documentaries. I want to become a creative writer for WWE (writing the storylines). I know I will have to work for other TV productions before joining the WWE corporate. How can I improve my creative writing skills so that I can be successful in my career?
- mimi

I am at a crossroads in my career. I am in the middle of applying for law school, but I really want to write. Is there a field that can combine the two, or do I choose one over the other? I am not looking to practice law, that much I know about myself. I want to do something that is challenging, fun, creative and meaningful. I fear that I have to give up writing in order to fullfill a working life.
- simpalogic