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Lori’s Answer
Dear Daniel,
If you're unsure about which English career path to pursue, consider trying this 6-month meditation challenge alongside exploring the options below:
Meditation Challenge:
- Take at least 10 minutes daily to meditate
- Use guided meditations, especially when starting out
- Keep a dedicated journal to record thoughts, feelings, etc. after each session
Potential Career Paths:
1. English Teacher
- Teach literature/language in classrooms, online or as a tutor
- Education: University of Michigan, Teachers College Columbia, UCLA
2. Creative Writing
- Write stories, poems, novels, screenplays
- Network, attend workshops, build portfolio
- Education: Iowa Writers' Workshop, UC Irvine, The New School
3. Journalism
- News reporting, investigative journalism
- Intern at publications, start a blog
- Education: Columbia, Missouri, Syracuse
4. Publishing
- Editing, literary agenting, marketing
- Intern at publishing houses
- Education: Emerson, CUNY, NYU
5. Copywriting/Content
- Ads, websites, social media content
- Build portfolio, network in the industry
- Education: Creative Circus, Miami Ad School, UT Austin
6. Technical Writing
- Manuals, guides, documentation
- Develop expertise in technology/software
- Education: Northeastern, Texas Tech, Mercer
7. Translation/Interpreting
- Bridging language barriers
- Multilingual fluency, certification
- Education: Middlebury, Bath, Maryland
The meditation practice may help bring clarity and bring growth. Whichever path you choose, stay curious and persistent for a fulfilling English career.
Best wishes,
Lori ♡
If you're unsure about which English career path to pursue, consider trying this 6-month meditation challenge alongside exploring the options below:
Meditation Challenge:
- Take at least 10 minutes daily to meditate
- Use guided meditations, especially when starting out
- Keep a dedicated journal to record thoughts, feelings, etc. after each session
Potential Career Paths:
1. English Teacher
- Teach literature/language in classrooms, online or as a tutor
- Education: University of Michigan, Teachers College Columbia, UCLA
2. Creative Writing
- Write stories, poems, novels, screenplays
- Network, attend workshops, build portfolio
- Education: Iowa Writers' Workshop, UC Irvine, The New School
3. Journalism
- News reporting, investigative journalism
- Intern at publications, start a blog
- Education: Columbia, Missouri, Syracuse
4. Publishing
- Editing, literary agenting, marketing
- Intern at publishing houses
- Education: Emerson, CUNY, NYU
5. Copywriting/Content
- Ads, websites, social media content
- Build portfolio, network in the industry
- Education: Creative Circus, Miami Ad School, UT Austin
6. Technical Writing
- Manuals, guides, documentation
- Develop expertise in technology/software
- Education: Northeastern, Texas Tech, Mercer
7. Translation/Interpreting
- Bridging language barriers
- Multilingual fluency, certification
- Education: Middlebury, Bath, Maryland
The meditation practice may help bring clarity and bring growth. Whichever path you choose, stay curious and persistent for a fulfilling English career.
Best wishes,
Lori ♡
You rock! This advice is very helpful.
Cris
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Abby’s Answer
A career in English is very possible, Daniel!
The first steps are knowing what kind of English you want to pursuee: teaching, personal craft, research etc.
If you wish to go to college, I would say that’s the next step. There are wonderful English options where you are in New York, but there are also online options available as well. I go to Wichita State University, which has a Creative Writing major. Freelance positions are also available if you want to make some money and build your resume experience.
My English professor has this poster hung on her door that has a multitude of English professions beyond the degree. Many jobs are in categories of authorship,entertainment, education, journalism, publishing, law, counciling, usiness, politics, science and marketing/advertising.
The first steps are knowing what kind of English you want to pursuee: teaching, personal craft, research etc.
If you wish to go to college, I would say that’s the next step. There are wonderful English options where you are in New York, but there are also online options available as well. I go to Wichita State University, which has a Creative Writing major. Freelance positions are also available if you want to make some money and build your resume experience.
My English professor has this poster hung on her door that has a multitude of English professions beyond the degree. Many jobs are in categories of authorship,entertainment, education, journalism, publishing, law, counciling, usiness, politics, science and marketing/advertising.