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2006-11-27 08:15:26 · 15 answers · asked by mack9930317 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Poetry comes from the heart, mind, and soul. If you want to make a living out of it, you really don't need a college degree. I myself made many poems and they are of high caliber. Sure I'm in college, but I'm not majoring in art. I'm an exercise physiology / physical therapy major.
If you want to go forth and develop your skills through school work, college would be good for you. Majoring in English is probably the best. But most importantly look at the world around you. From the trash can down the street to the waves in motion in the sea, try to catch everything you see and right it down in a notebook. These phrases you write down can end up as a poem. Trust me. It works.
2006-11-27 08:34:03 · answer #1 · answered by Sir Guitarist 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Many colleges have Creative Writing/Literary Arts majors. Unlike an English majors, classes focus on poetic and creative technique as opposed to the straight study of literature. Although some things overlap between the two majors, an aspiring poet should choose to concentrate in Creative Writing/Literary Arts.
Brown University and Hamilton College have particularly well known creative writing departments.
2006-11-27 09:21:16 · answer #2 · answered by yodawg 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If you are serious about poetry as your life's work, then study poetry and literature as much as possible. Your degree won't ever get you a "job" as a poet, but studying poetry intensely will help you develop your craft. A major in literature or poetry (creative writing) will also help you gain exposure to other writers and styles. You might also consider a minor in philosophy, environmental science, or history to help gain exposure to bodies of thought, ideas, and present or past events. After all, if you are going to spend your life as a poet, you'd better have something interesting to write about.
2006-11-27 08:23:47 · answer #3 · answered by wickedwit 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you have various thoughts available to you: one million. post on line with the aid of your individual internet internet site 2. post your individual quantity of poetry with the aid of financing the project your self 3. substitute into between the chosen few with the aid of turning out to be a common place winner of a poetry contest wherein the winner's artwork is printed with the aid of the entity that backed the contest The poetry marketplace is an rather small one. as a result publishers are not wanting to post books of poetry till the quantity is an anthology or is written with the aid of a poet of recognition. get began now with the aid of discovering greater approximately your craft, your particular type, etc. connect a author team or poetry team to get feedback besides as help on your writing. discover venues that provide you exposure, mutually with open mic nights once you could study your poetry aloud to a stay aim audience. Then seem into poetry competitions (those that are & at the instant are not on line) that are nicely worth pursuing. particularly, check out previous opposition winners, which provide you clues as to the styles of poetry a particular magazine has a tendency to post. Does your poetry in effective condition their desires? If not, flow on. an rather helpful help in this regard may be the main up-tp-date version of Poet's marketplace, that's accessible at Borders or Barnes & Noble. And, be life like. it may take lots longer than 2 years formerly you're a broadcast poet...no count if with the aid of a small, particularly unknown magazine or nicely-prevalent one. Even the main nicely=prevalent poets have situation publishing their stuff. solid success! bypass get 'em!
2016-10-13 05:35:16 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Business. That way you can make a good living while trying to get published. You don't need a degree to be published and you can't make a living waiting on the right break to come along. I'm an amateur writer and have had a few things published by smallish publications. To get a piece in something big and then secure a book deal takes time. I said business so you wouldn't have to starve while waiting.
2006-11-27 08:24:51 · answer #5 · answered by DB Cash 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
History and Philosophy, I would suggest a double major or a minor in one if you are lazy like I am. It may not seem obvious but these are the best sources a writer ever gets. Develop your critical and creative faculties together and most of all use your own life and your own history with its special problems and you won't go far wrong even if nobody reads your work.
2006-11-27 08:27:15 · answer #6 · answered by Bob S 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Major in English Literature. It will give you a chance to study the great poets and authors and build your creativity and depth of thinking.
2006-11-27 08:20:41 · answer #7 · answered by budget strapped 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Maybe English.
Get your degree in something that interests you, otherwise it will be a long 4 to 5 years.
Lots of people end up doing something completely different than what they went to school for. The important thing is that you HAVE a 4 year degree, more than in what it is in. Unless it is a really techinical field.
2006-11-27 09:23:41 · answer #8 · answered by Ren 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You should major in English. depending on what college you want go to will depend on the exact class. For instance, I plan to minor in English- Creative Writing when I go to college.
2006-11-27 08:20:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You really don't need a degree in poet. You should major in English and spelling.
2006-11-27 08:18:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋