2006-10-04 05:41:53 · 6 answers · asked by Ibanez31425 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
You might want to check out the University of Iowa's "Writers' Workshop". This is a very well-known and highly-rated program. If I were able to take two years off from my work, I'd do it. Of course, you have to have either a set of poems or some short stories (or at least part of a novel) to submit as part of your application, but if you're thinking of becoming a writer, I'm sure you must already have tried your hand at it.
The web-site is here: http://www.uiowa.edu/~iww/
Best of luck.
2006-10-04 09:29:22 · answer #1 · answered by Larry Powers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can learn to write well without attending classes. Classes don't hurt, of course. And they probably speed up the development of early writing skills. But they'll only take you so far. After that, you'll need to read a lot. And then you'll need to write a lot. And over the years you'll find your written voice, your writer's style. Eventually it'll come naturally.
Some rules to keep in mind are...
Don't use big or uncommon words to impress. You can use big, uncommon words, but only when they are the best choice; usually, they won't be.
Do use words to convey your meaning exactly and clearly. Write like you talk, or like you would talk if you spoke well. That's what impresses smart people. Do that, and maybe somebody will hire you to write something someday.
2006-10-04 05:56:06 · answer #2 · answered by David S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Northwestern has a very good writing program as well as a good English program. I don't know where you're from so you may not be considering going that far. I went to CSULB here in California and got my degree in English Lit. I think that maybe if you're looking to save yourself some money, just attend a state school. Writing, as you know is a craft that you must work on to perfect. So regardless of where you go, just do your best. Worry about the school when you go to grad school. But Northwestern would be my pick if you want to go that route. Good luck.
2006-10-04 05:46:30 · answer #3 · answered by KIm Z 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should attend a college/university that has a good English, Journalism program.
2006-10-04 05:44:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Writing is a inborn quality. You will have to attend college only to sharpen your capabilities and present your thoughts in sophisticated manner so that the readers enjoy it and benefit from it.
2006-10-04 05:45:08 · answer #5 · answered by khayum p 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stanford
2006-10-04 05:44:45 · answer #6 · answered by Jeanne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋