Now what?

Discussion in 'Writers Forum' started by Lucretia, Mar 9, 2009.

  1. Lucretia

    Lucretia Member

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    I love to write. I've been writing for years, and I know I want to make a life of it.
    I know it's the hardest road up, but I feel I'd be willing to do what it takes, yet I don't know where to start.
    I can't figure out what I want to do. I know how to write, I definitely have the passion for it, now what?
     
  2. dirtydog

    dirtydog Banned

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    These are questions you have to answer for yourself. Make some decisions.
     
  3. heywood floyd

    heywood floyd Banned

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    Ah to be young and full of dreams. Well, the best thing you could probably do is find some friends who also like writing. Like-minded people tend to go further in groups-- they can bounce ideas off of each other, give reactions, get reactions, etc.

    If your school has a creative writing class, take it. If there's a creative writing club, join it. If there's no class or club, make your own, and find people who want to join it. I cannot stress how good it is to have other people around you for this... when you're by yourself, it's a lot harder to have perspective.

    Anyway, good luck and don't give up!
     
  4. Lucretia

    Lucretia Member

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    Thanks a lot!
    I mean more of a career path sort of thing though.
    Getting my work out there.
    I've already taken creative writing, and I'm almost out of school now.
     
  5. geckopelli

    geckopelli Senior Member

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    What are you writing? Fiction? Text books? Novels? Short Stories? Plays? Screenplays? Essay's? Articles? Editorials?

    The point is, what kind of a market are you searching for? What do you want to sell?
     
  6. lovelyxmalia

    lovelyxmalia Banana Hammock Lifetime Supporter

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    i'm actually in school majoring in either english, writing, or literature (depending on which 4 year school i transfer to)...i'm doing it to get a feel for each field of writing and see what i'd be interested in doing
     
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