Members decode6 Posted May 14, 2012 Members Share Posted May 14, 2012 I've been thinking more and more about becoming a writer considering I excelled at it during college. Are there any tips for getting started? Do I need an English/creative writing degree? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rear Naked Posted May 14, 2012 Members Share Posted May 14, 2012 The most important thing you need is contacts with important people. Start making friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mermph Posted May 14, 2012 Members Share Posted May 14, 2012 I've been thinking more and more about becoming a writer considering I excelled at it during college. Are there any tips for getting started? Do I need an English/creative writing degree? Check out: elance.com guru.com and of course craigslist. Just write some {censored} for cheap to get started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ovid9 Posted May 14, 2012 Members Share Posted May 14, 2012 From what I can tell, and I'm a freelance writer but kinda wish I could be, be prepared to write a lot. About anything. With short deadlines. About anything that will pay you. Quickly. Also, duotrope.com for some places to submit too. Mostly fiction stuff, but some non-fiction ones as well are listed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members decode6 Posted May 14, 2012 Author Members Share Posted May 14, 2012 Thanks fellas! I've bookmarked the pages and when I get some time this evening I'll peruse them a little better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mermph Posted May 16, 2012 Members Share Posted May 16, 2012 There is all kinds of dry, tedious stuff that people will gladly pay somebody else to write. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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