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Veronica's avatar

This was a great read, thank you so much for sharing! My creative journey has been totally non linear. I spent many years performing, then got a degree (media & philosophy) then established a freelance writing side-career and am now doing my Masters in Creative Writing. My Uni is great, we’re learning from published authors but there still isn’t a subject dedicated to a sustainable career as a writer.

I freelance write and content create for an actress who advocates for this in the performing arts space. It’s the same thing there, performers aren’t taught how to navigate the business!

Thanks again for this. Thought provoking and a great reminder that this is a job. Especially if you’re a parent (I’ve got a 4-year old son!).

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David Perlmutter's avatar

Yes, we should not be at odds. In another time, I could have used my MA to solidify my history writing career by teaching it- but not now. I have attended and graduated from nearly all the major universities in my hometown; I was treated well as a student but they're not interested in my being one of their employees. If it were possible to bridge this gulf and I could show the people running them what I could do if given a chance, I would very much like that.

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