• GiveMemes@jlai.lu
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    5 months ago

    You really don’t need a degree in literature to become a published author. That’s like getting a degree in media studies so you can become a youtuber. Yeah, you could do it, and it may give you some advantages, but like… You’re already literate, right? Besides that, taking a class or two on literature or creative writing would give you a lot of the skills you need to get you on your way, which you can easily do while pursuing another degree that ensures greater monetary security or (less easily) at a community college while also working.

    I’m not saying that the system that begets this thinking is good, but it is the one we live under.

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      5 months ago

      I know…college is a joke for a lot of careers.

      I made up this situation pointing out the opposing stereotypes of books and authors.

      Reads lots of books = smart person who has lots of potential in life.

      Writes lots of books = bum who can barley pay rent.

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        I was going to ignore it but then you did it again and so now I can’t help but be a pedantic ass: it’s spelled “college”. Collage is those art pieces made of scraps of other art/media