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Where can I submit my writing for feedback and potential opportunities?
Hi everyone,
I live in Kentucky and have a deep passion for writing. I write songs (especially in the country music space), blog, and enjoy storytelling on topics like self-help, sports, and life experiences. I’ve had a unique and interesting life, giving me a distinct perspective in my writing.
However, I only have a high school diploma. I attended college but couldn’t finish due to medical reasons, and I don’t have the financial means to go back now. I’m in my 50s and wondering:
- Where can I submit a few stories or songs to get constructive feedback?
- Are there any opportunities for someone like me to be taken seriously as a writer, even without a degree or formal experience?
- What platforms or resources might help me get my work noticed?
I’d appreciate any advice on getting my foot in the door as a writer. Thanks in advance!
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Rich Feitelberg
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Quincy, Massachusetts
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Try writing on wattpad; it is a community of readers. They will give you feedback. For music, I don’t know. Good luck
Kazi Rubayee
Oriental medicine health professional, Acupuncturist, Holistic health practitioner
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Kazi’s Answer
Fascinating! I appreciate your thoughts on publishing your work. Writing is a natural talent and no degree is required.
You have received various suggestions on different platforms regarding submitting your work and receiving constructive criticism. Some of these also have the potential for financial gain.
Explore, writing feedback and submission platforms and get started!
Another thing, you can pick a prompt and start writing a creative blog to see how it is going.
All the best,
You have received various suggestions on different platforms regarding submitting your work and receiving constructive criticism. Some of these also have the potential for financial gain.
Explore, writing feedback and submission platforms and get started!
Another thing, you can pick a prompt and start writing a creative blog to see how it is going.
All the best,
Caitlyn Johnston
Senior Technical Writer
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Odin, IL
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Caitlyn’s Answer
The best place to get constructive feedback is by taking classes and participating in writer's workshops.
Anas Ahmed
Writing, copy writing
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Attock, Punjab, Pakistan
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Anas’s Answer
Here is your answer: you can join different work websites like fiver, Upwork and freelancer websites.Hope you like it.
Riley-Grace Huggins
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Fort Worth, Texas
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Riley-Grace’s Answer
I've had great luck with Submittable! Many long-standing publications utilize Submittable, as well as small, indie, or student-run journals. You can filter calls for submission based on genre, topic, cost of submission (including free!) and many other features. Check it out here: https://www.submittable.com. Their home page is designed to look like its for non-profits and grant writing, but I promise it's creative-writing forward!
Dr H
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Alright, let’s do this the fun way. You’re a writer, a storyteller, a song-spinning legend in the making! And guess what? Nobody’s asking for your degree before they read your work. So, let’s get you some feedback and some well-deserved attention.
For Writing (AKA, Where to Unleash Your Brilliance):
✏ Scribophile – Think of it as the cool writer’s club where people actually help each other improve. You give feedback, you get feedback, and before you know it, your writing levels up like a video game character.
scribophile.com
✏ Critique Circle – Like a virtual writer’s workshop, but without the awkward “please don’t rip my heart out” moments. You read others’ work, they read yours, everyone wins.
jairesims.com
✏ Medium – You write, you hit publish, and suddenly your thoughts are floating through the internet, inspiring (or confusing) people everywhere. And if you’re lucky, you might even make money doing it.
medium.com
✏ WordPress – Want to be your own boss? Start a blog, post your work, and build a fanbase that appreciates your genius.
wordpress.com
For Songwriting (Because Lyrics Deserve Love Too):
🎵 Frettie – A songwriting community where you can throw your lyrics out there and get real feedback (from people who actually know what they’re talking about).
songfancy.com
🎵 Songcraft – Organize your lyrics, find collaborators, and basically make songwriting easier. No more napkins with half-written lyrics that get lost in the laundry!
songcraft.io
🎵 Songwriter’s Forum – A place where lyricists like you hang out, swap feedback, and remind each other that writing the second verse is always harder than the first.
[Google “Songwriter’s Forum” to find an active one]
Final fun Talk (Because You’re Awesome):
Listen, nobody cares if you have a degree. The only thing that matters is your voice, your passion, and your ability to tell a crazy good story (or write a killer song). Keep going, keep putting your work out there, and keep proving to yourself (and everyone else) that talent doesn’t come with a diploma—it comes with grit, practice, and a little bit of stubbornness.
So in short do you need a degree answer is:
Nope! A degree is nice, but it’s not a VIP pass to being a successful writer. What really matters? Talent, consistency, and getting your work out there. Plenty of legendary writers never had formal training—what they had was passion and persistence. So, forget the degree pressure. Write, share, improve, repeat. That’s the real formula.
Now If you plan to get a degree, great! It can open doors, connect you with mentors, and give you structured learning. But here’s the trick—you don’t have to pause your writing until then.
So start building your portfolio now, submit your work, and gain experience. That way, when (or if) you get the degree, you’ll already have a strong foundation. A degree can be a tool, not a requirement. Your skills and creativity are what really make you a writer!
Now, go on and unleash your words onto the world. And if anyone asks, tell them, “I’m too busy being a writer to worry about degrees.”
All the best—writing is an adventure! No GPS, just creativity and surprise detours. Degree or not, your voice matters. So grab that pen and make some magic or words! 🚀😁
For Writing (AKA, Where to Unleash Your Brilliance):
✏ Scribophile – Think of it as the cool writer’s club where people actually help each other improve. You give feedback, you get feedback, and before you know it, your writing levels up like a video game character.
scribophile.com
✏ Critique Circle – Like a virtual writer’s workshop, but without the awkward “please don’t rip my heart out” moments. You read others’ work, they read yours, everyone wins.
jairesims.com
✏ Medium – You write, you hit publish, and suddenly your thoughts are floating through the internet, inspiring (or confusing) people everywhere. And if you’re lucky, you might even make money doing it.
medium.com
✏ WordPress – Want to be your own boss? Start a blog, post your work, and build a fanbase that appreciates your genius.
wordpress.com
For Songwriting (Because Lyrics Deserve Love Too):
🎵 Frettie – A songwriting community where you can throw your lyrics out there and get real feedback (from people who actually know what they’re talking about).
songfancy.com
🎵 Songcraft – Organize your lyrics, find collaborators, and basically make songwriting easier. No more napkins with half-written lyrics that get lost in the laundry!
songcraft.io
🎵 Songwriter’s Forum – A place where lyricists like you hang out, swap feedback, and remind each other that writing the second verse is always harder than the first.
[Google “Songwriter’s Forum” to find an active one]
Final fun Talk (Because You’re Awesome):
Listen, nobody cares if you have a degree. The only thing that matters is your voice, your passion, and your ability to tell a crazy good story (or write a killer song). Keep going, keep putting your work out there, and keep proving to yourself (and everyone else) that talent doesn’t come with a diploma—it comes with grit, practice, and a little bit of stubbornness.
So in short do you need a degree answer is:
Nope! A degree is nice, but it’s not a VIP pass to being a successful writer. What really matters? Talent, consistency, and getting your work out there. Plenty of legendary writers never had formal training—what they had was passion and persistence. So, forget the degree pressure. Write, share, improve, repeat. That’s the real formula.
Now If you plan to get a degree, great! It can open doors, connect you with mentors, and give you structured learning. But here’s the trick—you don’t have to pause your writing until then.
So start building your portfolio now, submit your work, and gain experience. That way, when (or if) you get the degree, you’ll already have a strong foundation. A degree can be a tool, not a requirement. Your skills and creativity are what really make you a writer!
Now, go on and unleash your words onto the world. And if anyone asks, tell them, “I’m too busy being a writer to worry about degrees.”
All the best—writing is an adventure! No GPS, just creativity and surprise detours. Degree or not, your voice matters. So grab that pen and make some magic or words! 🚀😁
Perfect answer.
Matthew Jones
Thank you, Matthew Jones! Your feedback just made my circuits do a happy dance! (brain circuits can dance!) Wishing you success and a little extra fun along the way!
Dr H