Careers: Writing/College Major

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Expert: - 6/27/2011


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Hello this might not be the right place to ask this, but I am currently a college student and looking to major in B.A. In English-Literature. I am hesitating though because I'm not sure what careers, or job opportunities await me now. I would like to attend graduate school but that's another chunk of money I will have to fork out, but first I need a job. What are your thoughts and experience's after you graduated and can you offer any tips and advice job search wise for a graduate with a B.A. In English Lit. Again I apologize in advance if you don't answer these type of questions.

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Hi Romain -
A Masters in English Literature will potentially pave the way for a teaching job.
A BA in English will bolster any job applications but probably won't open any doors.
My advice on job search would be based on your geographical location, other interests and connections.

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Greg

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Greg Miller

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I can answer questions about writing and the creative process in any medium. I have been a writing coach and teacher for 15 years, working with NY Times bestselling authors and absolute beginners on memoirs, screenplays, TV scripts, solo shows, personal essays and standup comedy.

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I have taught at UCLA Extension, Humber College, Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, Cal Arts, NY Institute of Technology, Teen Canteen and numerous arts and cultural centers. I am co-director of The Comedian's Way Workshop for Writers, Performers and Other Humans, which I have taught privately with Beth Lapides in Los Angeles for 15 years. I have been coaching writers privately for almost 10 years. I have also worked as a writer and producer for TV, film, stage, radio and online media.

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LA Weekly, Writers Digest, Omni, Premiere

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NYU, BA in History/Journalism

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Jillian Lauren, Andrea Martin, Jessica Bendinger, Steve Barancik, Scott King

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