Comments on: 20 Creative Writing Careers http://www.writingforward.com/creative-writing/20-creative-writing-careers Creative writing tips and ideas Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:54:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Melissa Donovan http://www.writingforward.com/creative-writing/20-creative-writing-careers/comment-page-1#comment-77694 Melissa Donovan Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:04:16 +0000 http://www.writingforward.com/?p=5032#comment-77694 Hi Tim, It sounds like you're passionate about art and writing. I'm not sure how much you've submitted your work, but I would say keep at it. If you have a lot of completed material, you can polish it and just keep submitting it. Chances are that eventually, your work will be accepted. You might also want to start a website to build a readership and audience. A professionally designed site will be an expense, but you can start with a free platform like WordPress.com. You can use your site/blog to post your writing and your art. You can also self-publish and build your own readership. However, I would note that running your own website is time consuming and there can be a lot to learn in terms of marketing, so you might want to pick up a couple of books or hire someone to help you with the process. I wish you the best of luck! Hi Tim, It sounds like you’re passionate about art and writing. I’m not sure how much you’ve submitted your work, but I would say keep at it. If you have a lot of completed material, you can polish it and just keep submitting it. Chances are that eventually, your work will be accepted. You might also want to start a website to build a readership and audience. A professionally designed site will be an expense, but you can start with a free platform like WordPress.com. You can use your site/blog to post your writing and your art. You can also self-publish and build your own readership. However, I would note that running your own website is time consuming and there can be a lot to learn in terms of marketing, so you might want to pick up a couple of books or hire someone to help you with the process. I wish you the best of luck!

]]> By: Tim Socha http://www.writingforward.com/creative-writing/20-creative-writing-careers/comment-page-1#comment-77597 Tim Socha Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:51:10 +0000 http://www.writingforward.com/?p=5032#comment-77597 I have always aspired to become a published author, and now that I am in the last years of my life I find myself wanting to have a writing career more than ever. All my life I have worked hard to make a living to raise my family, the physical demands of my jobs have paid their toll on me, and I think it is about time I settled down and did something I could enjoy. I have always excelled in the creative arts, from writing to acting to art, but have never held a job in which I could use these talents. Following is a list of the creative writing jobs I could do from your list: Greeting Card Author, Advertising (Creative), Freelance Short Fiction Writer, Columnist, Video Game Writer (includes storytelling/fiction!), I would also like to get a few novels published. I can also draw just about anything-ultimately I would like to get my own stories published- with not only my creative writing, but my illustrations as well. I have written several books and have ideas for many more, but because I have to make a living I have been unable to get anything published because the cost is too much. In other words, because I have had to take physically demanding jobs that paid little wages I have never had the capitol to get started. I have sent out many submissions and have entered many contests, but made little ground in the creative field. I want to write, I'm good at it, and I just need to find a way to get my work noticed-this has been very difficult. I would merely like to make a living in something I'm good at and I have a driving desire to do. Is there any advice you can give me, or any contact information for agents and publishers who might be interested in helping out a new author? I have always aspired to become a published author, and now that I am in the last years of my life I find myself wanting to have a writing career more than ever. All my life I have worked hard to make a living to raise my family, the physical demands of my jobs have paid their toll on me, and I think it is about time I settled down and did something I could enjoy. I have always excelled in the creative arts, from writing to acting to art, but have never held a job in which I could use these talents. Following is a list of the creative writing jobs I could do from your list: Greeting Card Author, Advertising (Creative), Freelance Short Fiction Writer, Columnist, Video Game Writer (includes storytelling/fiction!), I would also like to get a few novels published. I can also draw just about anything-ultimately I would like to get my own stories published- with not only my creative writing, but my illustrations as well. I have written several books and have ideas for many more, but because I have to make a living I have been unable to get anything published because the cost is too much. In other words, because I have had to take physically demanding jobs that paid little wages I have never had the capitol to get started. I have sent out many submissions and have entered many contests, but made little ground in the creative field. I want to write, I’m good at it, and I just need to find a way to get my work noticed-this has been very difficult. I would merely like to make a living in something I’m good at and I have a driving desire to do. Is there any advice you can give me, or any contact information for agents and publishers who might be interested in helping out a new author?

]]> By: Kenny L. Mitchell http://www.writingforward.com/creative-writing/20-creative-writing-careers/comment-page-1#comment-76265 Kenny L. Mitchell Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:04:10 +0000 http://www.writingforward.com/?p=5032#comment-76265 Dear Mr. Long, I feel really encouraged by your post. I have been writing poetry and selling them on decorative paper with frames for years! No matter the occasion I've been asked to write for funerals, weddings, graduations and other occasions. I have been often asked to set up a website and wondering if you have any tips or suggestions. Thanks and I salute anyone who has the courage to pursue their dreams! GOD bless! Kenny Dear Mr. Long,

I feel really encouraged by your post. I have been writing poetry and selling them on decorative paper with frames for years! No matter the occasion I’ve been asked to write for funerals, weddings, graduations and other occasions. I have been often asked to set up a website and wondering if you have any tips or suggestions.

Thanks and I salute anyone who has the courage to pursue their dreams! GOD bless!

Kenny

]]> By: Melissa Donovan http://www.writingforward.com/creative-writing/20-creative-writing-careers/comment-page-1#comment-75850 Melissa Donovan Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:48:26 +0000 http://www.writingforward.com/?p=5032#comment-75850 That's great, Monica! I too majored in creative writing (at my school, it was called a concentration). I've also found that most employers appreciate a worker who has strong writing skills. I got more than one promotion and/or raise because of my writing when I was an office worker! I wish you the best of luck! That’s great, Monica! I too majored in creative writing (at my school, it was called a concentration). I’ve also found that most employers appreciate a worker who has strong writing skills. I got more than one promotion and/or raise because of my writing when I was an office worker! I wish you the best of luck!

]]> By: Melissa Donovan http://www.writingforward.com/creative-writing/20-creative-writing-careers/comment-page-1#comment-75849 Melissa Donovan Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:46:26 +0000 http://www.writingforward.com/?p=5032#comment-75849 You're welcome. You’re welcome.

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