Everything You Need to Know About Writing Degrees!

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Everything You Need to Know About Writing Degrees!

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One question we get over and over is 'do I need a degree in writing to be a writer?' Although the answer is a definite no, there are still benefits to a creative writing degree! If you're curious about whether a degree is the right path for you or not, today's video answers all the commonly asked questions about writing degrees, such as what you'll learn, the pros and cons, and the job prospects.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
0:31 - Do you need a writing degree?
1:05 - What will you learn?
2:00 - Is it worth it?
3:04 - How much does it cost?
3:20 - How do you pick a program?
7:17 - Pros of a writing degree
9:19 - Cons of a writing degree
11:15 - Is a writing degree right for you?
12:33 - Misconceptions
14:36 - Job prospects
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@trinity3272 3 жыл бұрын

A little info on degrees in the UK if you havent started researching yet: - Yes very expensive, but a lot cheaper than America and you only have to pay them off if you're living above the poverty line and they disappear in 30 years (usually) - Tend to have more variation than lit fic - City matters - Accomodation matters - You will probably get a loan to help with living costs but it will be a lot lower than the calculator online says and usually doesnt cover your rent Note- most parents in the UK don't give there children money for uni, that's why we get loans

@ELL0305 3 жыл бұрын

I finished my creative writing degree this year and just today I received my dissertation marks. Some of my work is also in the process of being published through my university. I really enjoyed my course and what I've done so much, that I am continuing on and doing my Masters in Creative Writing. So today has been a sort of culmination of my creative writing degree and my future with writing, so this video has given me all the nostalgia and wonderful emotions associated with my degree journey. 💜

@loturzelrestaurant 3 жыл бұрын

I need Writing Advice for SMALL CHILDREN. 8-12 Years old! To get more people started while still young! Help!

@Natechoi787 3 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to be an author, but I'm trying to see what I can do, to be honest.

@loturzelrestaurant 3 жыл бұрын

@@Natechoi787 Well, if ya want to ever do Magic-Systems, its probably best to study THE BEST. 'Nen' from 'HunterxHunter' is generally called the BEST in ALL of Fiction, when it comes to Power-Systems or Magic-Systems.

@loturzelrestaurant 3 жыл бұрын

@@Natechoi787 Another avice: If you want to ever include any element of horror, watch 'Cliffside' and 'Internecion Cube' on KZfaq; for free. They have amazing Humour and Darkness and Darkness-Humour. All of it.

@ELL0305 3 жыл бұрын

@@loturzelrestaurant there's something you can sign up to as a teacher/parent that's called Young Writer's which sends out prompt ideas, how to inspire creativity, with activities and all sorts specifically crafted for children aged 8-16yrs to write creatively. It offers different formats such as short stories and poems and even sends emails as tip of the week/day, amongst other things so check that out

@Gcherry64 3 жыл бұрын

This was great! I am currently deciding if I want an english degree or a creative writing degree, and this helped give me some steps to take.

@ajamucollins4395 2 жыл бұрын

I extremely LOVE your plants and of course all of which you have just spoken upon, they gave me more of an understanding that I may one day be taken upon :). Creative Writing and prose poetry are what fit me the best and money is none of my concern.

@jacobburns7742 Жыл бұрын

First off I apologize immensely for not finishing the video. However! I applaud you, and am very happy, for your forthrightness to answer the main burning question outright. As it was the reason I found your video. Do you need a degree to be taken seriously? No? Good. Thank you, and enjoy my own click of the subscription button.

@antoniamcgregor3285 3 жыл бұрын

The courses in the UK are so expensive I could just buy some books on writing and structure from waterstones I like to learn by myself tbh

@muhammadumer7833 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Addressed every possible question regarding this subject. Thank You

@loturzelrestaurant 3 жыл бұрын

Dont just claim that. Dont.

@muhammadumer7833 3 жыл бұрын

@@loturzelrestaurant chill bro. Just sayin

@rachelthompson9324 3 жыл бұрын

Good writing is good writing and all the principles transfer between genres. In the craft of writing it is advisable to learn everything from every angel. Any aspect can play into whatever it is you like to write. It is a craft one never stops expanding.

@billyalarie929 3 жыл бұрын

A new favorite thing about Shaelin videos are the analogies they attempt to make work, particularly when they have no idea about the thing (like biology)

@autumnwinter1462 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, I was literally JUST thinking about creative writing degrees 😮

@christhechilled 2 ай бұрын

Creative Writing is kinda fun

@ljwolf.jamie.8716 3 жыл бұрын

I am from Australia and did a short course in creative writing that was with a university

@garypadiham3221 Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much. Just one question, what did you tutors say about using services like Grammarly?

@ayeshasaeed540 3 жыл бұрын

oh, you have undermined the beauty of your hair, what a fantastic those were.

@MegaEricPham 3 жыл бұрын

If you haven't done it yet, could you do "How to share a smart idea/plan by a character". Having a character block on how to make a smart character of mine sound smart or a character share an idea.

@sangamithranataraj531 3 жыл бұрын

There's actually a video by Brandon Sanderson on this - how to write a character whose supposed to be smarter than you

@ljwolf.jamie.8716 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your writing degree

@loturzelrestaurant 3 жыл бұрын

I need Writing Advice for SMALL CHILDREN. 8-12 Years old! To get more people started while still young!

@ljwolf.jamie.8716 3 жыл бұрын

@@loturzelrestaurant oh that's my daughter Jamie in the photo she is 8 but I even struggle to get her to write being a Mum I would be happy if you did Carter some shows for 8_12 year olds and have her watch them.

@raulroyfloresmytongueonyou6223 3 жыл бұрын

I too of thinking at writing creative

@rajashekharnarayan4717 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Shaelin, How Are You 😊

@loturzelrestaurant 3 жыл бұрын

I need Writing Advice for SMALL CHILDREN. 8-12 Years old! To get more people started while still young! Help!

@thecreativebookwritingpen37 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Good insights indeed, but work on your sub-titles. Cause, 'auto-sync sometimes doesn't give exactly what you are saying. E.g; your degree B.A. ? Check out again 'the subtitles,' and you'll understand what I mean.