I’ve been busy with the new semester – three days in, and I’m up to my eyeballs in reading assignments. Not that I mind, because they’re very interesting reading assignments, but it does cut into free time. A lot.
Three days in, and four professors have already told me there are no jobs in writing. Four out of five professors, and the only one to have not told me was my Introduction to Astronomy, who teaches a diverse body of students, all of us with different majors. Well, I’m the only Writing major, anyway.
I’m tired of being told that Writing isn’t a good way to make a living. I’m not hoping for the best paying job where I can live solely off of novels and poetry (hell, it would be nice but there’s no way). I want a decent job that lets me live a normal life with some extra spending money so I can do what I want to do. It doesn’t take a lot to make me happy.
On that note, I’m doing everything I can no to advance my future… having a couple job opportunities. I have no doubt I will get a job if I really, really want one and, with the tools I learn in college about resumes and publishing for myself, I have no doubt I can get one.
It would just be nice if people would stop telling me that a Mcjob is my only hope for a future.
Writing is a great career to follow in my opinion. Maybe not successful as far as money is concerned but it is very rewarding. Particularly if you write a book, that book will remain as your legacy long after you are gone. A lot is going to internet these days but we still need writers for that as well. Even if you don’t hold a career in wrtiting, a hobby can help provide a little extra money on the side. If it hits off big, then maybe you may be the next J. K. Rowling or other huge author. Follow your dreams and keep your head up. Never let anything anyone says ever discourage you. If you have a dream, follow it. We just celebrated a holiday for a man who had a dream that stopped at nothing to ensure that all men were equal. Until my last breath I hope I remain writing.
Thank you for these extremely encouraging words
Your professors are right, but press on regardless. Nice to meet you on Twitter @CinemaProfound. Now that I’ve been here, I’ll return the nod.