1. Becoming A Writer By: Eric Herrera

2. Top 5 Colleges CUNY Hunter College CUNY Hunter College Creative Writing and English & Literature Majors Creative Writing and English & Literature Majors Location: 695 Park Avenue New York, NY 10021 Location: 695 Park Avenue New York, NY 10021 SAT Average Score: SAT Critical Reading: 510-610 SAT Average Score: SAT Critical Reading: 510-610 SAT Math: 520-620 SAT Math: 520-620 GPA: 3.0 GPA: 3.0 Tuition: In state tuition $4,999 Tuition: In state tuition $4,999 CUNY Baruch College CUNY Baruch College Creative Writing and English Language & Literature Majors Creative Writing and English Language & Literature Majors Location: 1 Bernard Baruch Way New York, NY 10010-5585 Location: 1 Bernard Baruch Way New York, NY 10010-5585 SAT Average Score: SAT Critical Reading: 490-590. SAT Math 560-670 SAT Average Score: SAT Critical Reading: 490-590. SAT Math 560-670 GPA: 3.0 GPA: 3.0 Tuition: In state tuition $4,970 Tuition: In state tuition $4,970 *Hunter College

3. CUNY Brooklyn College CUNY Brooklyn College Journalism and Film Production/Cinematography Journalism and Film Production/Cinematography Location: 2900 Bedford Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11210-2889 Location: 2900 Bedford Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11210-2889 SAT Average Score: SAT Critical Reading: 470- 580. SAT Math: 510-610 SAT Average Score: SAT Critical Reading: 470- 580. SAT Math: 510-610 GPA: 3.25- 3.49 GPA: 3.25- 3.49 Tuition: In state tuition $5,054 Tuition: In state tuition $5,054 CUNY Queens College CUNY Queens College English Language & Literature Major English Language & Literature Major Location: 65-30 Kissena Boulevard Flushing, NY 11367- 1597 Location: 65-30 Kissena Boulevard Flushing, NY 11367- 1597 SAT Average Score: SAT Critical Reading: 490-550 SAT Average Score: SAT Critical Reading: 490-550 SAT Math: 490-580 SAT Math: 490-580 SAT Writing: 490- 550 SAT Writing: 490- 550 GPA: 3.25- 3.49 GPA: 3.25- 3.49 Tuition: In state tuition $ 5,077 Tuition: In state tuition $ 5,077 New York University New York University English Language & Literature and Film Production/Cinematography English Language & Literature and Film Production/Cinematography Location: 70 Washington Square South New York, NY 10012 Location: 70 Washington Square South New York, NY 10012 SAT Average Score: SAT Critical Reading: 610-710 SAT Average Score: SAT Critical Reading: 610-710 SAT Math: 600-720 SAT Math: 600-720 SAT Writing: 620-710 SAT Writing: 620-710 ACT Composite: 27-31 ACT Composite: 27-31 GPA: 3.5-3.74 GPA: 3.5-3.74 Tuition: In state tuition $40,082 Tuition: In state tuition $40,082

4. Training, Qualifications, and Advancement Many writers end up teaching at colleges. Many writers end up teaching at colleges. Due to this a writer most likely needs a Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.), a Master of Arts Degree (M.F.A.), and to be extremely secure a PhD (rarely known as Doctor of Philosophy.) Due to this a writer most likely needs a Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.), a Master of Arts Degree (M.F.A.), and to be extremely secure a PhD (rarely known as Doctor of Philosophy.) Even if a writer does not end up teaching, the knowledge gained from these degrees only makes a person a better writer. Even if a writer does not end up teaching, the knowledge gained from these degrees only makes a person a better writer.

5. Nature of the Work As a writer, the work pretty much follows you around. It is more than likely that everyday a writer will take a seat and write! Ideas are constantly coming into a writer’s head and it must be written down immediately to keep it vivid. As a writer, the work pretty much follows you around. It is more than likely that everyday a writer will take a seat and write! Ideas are constantly coming into a writer’s head and it must be written down immediately to keep it vivid. The responsibilities that a writer has to take on are simple: focus and perseverance. A writer must have clearly labeled in his/her head what it is they want to write about. Also the writer must be dedicated to have long, endless nights if he/she writes for a newspaper. The responsibilities that a writer has to take on are simple: focus and perseverance. A writer must have clearly labeled in his/her head what it is they want to write about. Also the writer must be dedicated to have long, endless nights if he/she writes for a newspaper.

6. Personal Traits A distinguishing trait of being a writer is perseverance. As I mentioned before, it means sitting down every day to write. Even if what it written doesn’t get published, “Practice makes perfect.” A distinguishing trait of being a writer is perseverance. As I mentioned before, it means sitting down every day to write. Even if what it written doesn’t get published, “Practice makes perfect.” Another distinguishing trait of being a writer is endless learning. Whenever a new idea comes to mind, a writer must have knowledge of what he/she is writing about for it to be factual (unless the writing piece is a fictional piece.) Another distinguishing trait of being a writer is endless learning. Whenever a new idea comes to mind, a writer must have knowledge of what he/she is writing about for it to be factual (unless the writing piece is a fictional piece.)

7. Trends/Outlook There is a new development that I came to realize on my own. The competition to become a writer now is fierce. People are constantly writing and spreading their ideals into the world. There is a new development that I came to realize on my own. The competition to become a writer now is fierce. People are constantly writing and spreading their ideals into the world. Another trend I realized is that critics will have no mercy on my writing. So much has already been written that anything recent can usually be compared to something written before. Writing has to be unusual and spontaneous, and a bad review can damage an author’s career. Another trend I realized is that critics will have no mercy on my writing. So much has already been written that anything recent can usually be compared to something written before. Writing has to be unusual and spontaneous, and a bad review can damage an author’s career.

8. Job Availability Job opportunities for writing are everywhere. It simply takes initiative in order to find the ideal place. The most common places are: in small businesses, such as a brochure, and pitching an article to a weak newspaper. Then you can work up from there. Job opportunities for writing are everywhere. It simply takes initiative in order to find the ideal place. The most common places are: in small businesses, such as a brochure, and pitching an article to a weak newspaper. Then you can work up from there. To start I would enjoy writing for a local newspaper, magazine, anything to get my speech and writing published. To start I would enjoy writing for a local newspaper, magazine, anything to get my speech and writing published. As I progress I would like to write a novel. I would like to have that novel published to the world which takes much dedication. As I progress I would like to write a novel. I would like to have that novel published to the world which takes much dedication. *Simple titles that grasp the reader’s attention.

9. Earning Potential During the summer of 2008, salaried writers and authors made an average of $53,070. The lowest 10% earned less than $28,090 while the highest 10% made more than $95,490. During the summer of 2008, salaried writers and authors made an average of $53,070. The lowest 10% earned less than $28,090 while the highest 10% made more than $95,490. Freelance writers earn their money from articles, books and rarely television and movie scripts. Freelance writers earn their money from articles, books and rarely television and movie scripts. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, writers had an average hourly wage of $31.04. The yearly wage for writers averaged out to $64,560. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, writers had an average hourly wage of $31.04. The yearly wage for writers averaged out to $64,560.

10. Related Occupations The major for writing is a wide subject. The major for writing is a wide subject. A close career for writing is editing. Editors are essential to a writing piece, such as a novel. The editor fixes all grammatical mistakes, punctuation, etc. A close career for writing is editing. Editors are essential to a writing piece, such as a novel. The editor fixes all grammatical mistakes, punctuation, etc. Another close career is publishing. The publisher is the bridge between an author being unknown, to being known. The publisher gets the actual text to the people. It’s not much of a waste because the publisher often gets a lot of the rights to the writing and a large portion of how much money the novel makes. Another close career is publishing. The publisher is the bridge between an author being unknown, to being known. The publisher gets the actual text to the people. It’s not much of a waste because the publisher often gets a lot of the rights to the writing and a large portion of how much money the novel makes. A final career related to writing is journalism, which is more directed to reporting trends to a wide audience. Also journalism has a focus on the culture of society such as arts. A final career related to writing is journalism, which is more directed to reporting trends to a wide audience. Also journalism has a focus on the culture of society such as arts.

11. Challenges/Drawbacks There is one main challenge that I fear terribly. I fear that my writing may not appeal to others. Just because I enjoy my writing, doesn’t mean the world will. If my writing is socially rejected, investing into a book will result more than the actual profit. There is one main challenge that I fear terribly. I fear that my writing may not appeal to others. Just because I enjoy my writing, doesn’t mean the world will. If my writing is socially rejected, investing into a book will result more than the actual profit. Another challenge I didn’t notice much was the dedication needed. A writer has to be ready at all times in case of a sudden spark. And once started on that spark, a writer must continue on until the point is established. A writer has to be ready to spend endless nights writing parts to a novel, or simply brainstorming. This requires patience as well. Another challenge I didn’t notice much was the dedication needed. A writer has to be ready at all times in case of a sudden spark. And once started on that spark, a writer must continue on until the point is established. A writer has to be ready to spend endless nights writing parts to a novel, or simply brainstorming. This requires patience as well.

12. This is a good example to display the constraints on creativity. Writers write about what they feel is right in their eyes. This comic shows that writing is inspired by anything…even if it is last minute panic.

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