I like to write poems,?

Question

What type of job could I get writing poems, that you don't have to go to college for, and if there are some that you do, tell me and how many years you have to go.

that pay well

Answer 1

It's *really* hard to make a livable income (i.e., food and bills, not much money for fun stuff) on creative writing. There is a reason for the phrase "starving artist." Most people will balance a day job, until you become established (if you're lucky!)... Perhaps in journalism/technical writing, teaching English, waiting tables, or something completely different... For most decent day jobs, you *need* to go to college (there are rare exceptions)...

If you want to write, you have to study those poets who have mastered their skills, understand the craft of writing, develop/hone your skills. There is so much left untapped until you face criticism, learn discipline/redrafting and understanding why the great writers are great on a deeper level. I didn't know how to really write/craft a paper until my last two years in college (and I did very well in high school). A lot of high school, for me, was regurgitation. I didn't have to synthesize information and think originally until I was forced to in college. College will give you four years to totally focus on your writing, and make you more employable to boot.

The best-paying non-college job is bartending/waiting tables (at a busy restaurant/bar). But, the job sucks... you have to work Xmas eve, your boss is on a power trip/wants to keep you stuck in a dead end job (doesn't care about your real career), you're treated with less respect because you're in customer service. Perhaps fun in the short term (I did it right after college), but once you get that degree and start to hate bartending, you have something you can go back to... you're not screwed/stuck, you can look for a new job...

If there's something you'd enjoy doing (teaching or journalism/technical writing might keep your skills sharp, maybe you're passionnate about a non-profit, like working with cars or computers, etc.), get a degree+internships in a relevant area. There will be a point where you need a filling, and won't have $500+ to spare for Xrays/visit/fillings... What about $1000+ for a serious medical situation. Fundamentally taking care of yourself, should be something you can afford. College jobs often pay more, have benefits (like health, dental & vision insurance), and sick/vacation days. Wouldn't it be nice to know you're still being paid when you're stuck throwing up at home? And you're still being paid when you need some time off? My experience is people are more flexible, because employees *want* to show up/enjoy coming into work. Also, it's sad to say, but people tend to look down on you if you don't have a college degree (unless you started an amazingly successful business, etc.).

Write whenever you can, as much as you love, but be able to support yourself until you feel comfortable living on your writing. That way, you're writing because you love it, not because you have to survive off it (the desperation of "survival" could create a situation harmful to your quality of life, at which point you could start to resent your gift). It should always feel good.

This is just my experience, after pursuing a career as a professional musician.

Answer 2

Jobs writing poems? That pay well? You're kidding right? Quite frankly, there is no such thing. Keep your poem writing as a hobby, maybe you'll get published one day, but you'll definitely need a regular job!

Answer 3

If you like to write poems, maybe you would like to work for a magazine or be an English teacher or study music and turn your poems into songs . . . whatever you choose, nowadays, college is practically a MUST.

Answer 4

You're unlikely to make a living as a poet, no matter how good you are. The closest you could probably get would be writing advertising jingles, and I doubt that's what you have in mind. Keep writing the poetry, but unfortunately it is not something that is highly valued in our society.

Answer 5

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