I love writing and I want to write a book how do I go about picking a topic to write a book any suggestions?
also if this is something I really like doing is there a real carreer in that area? what do I major in when I am in college?
Choose a topic that is interesting to you. If your heart isn’t in the subject, you may have a difficult time researching for your book and (if writing fiction) your characters won’t be as realistic as they would be if you aren’t excited about the topic. For example, if you are interested in surfing and want to write a book about a group of surfers who want to be in the olympics, this would be good because you have a vested interest in the topic.
Often it is difficult to be a full-time free-lance author straight out of college. Many successful writers have day jobs in publishing, teaching and other industries that all them to pay bills while working on their novels and actively seeking agents and publishers on the side.
Major in whatever interests you. You could minor in creative writing or at least take a few classes in that subject, just to practice your craft.
Hope this helps.
Choose a topic that is interesting to you. If your heart isn’t in the subject, you may have a difficult time researching for your book and (if writing fiction) your characters won’t be as realistic as they would be if you aren’t excited about the topic. For example, if you are interested in surfing and want to write a book about a group of surfers who want to be in the olympics, this would be good because you have a vested interest in the topic.
Often it is difficult to be a full-time free-lance author straight out of college. Many successful writers have day jobs in publishing, teaching and other industries that all them to pay bills while working on their novels and actively seeking agents and publishers on the side.
Major in whatever interests you. You could minor in creative writing or at least take a few classes in that subject, just to practice your craft.
Hope this helps.
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