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Topic: Do you have to go to a 4 yr college to become a writer?

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Subject: Do you have to go to a 4 yr college to become a writer?
Date Posted: 10/22/2020 7:45 PM ET
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I have ideas of stories I want to write. I know that I have to have some form of English classes to perfect my writing, but I don't want to spend 4 yrs in college to acheive this. Does anyone have advice on what classes I can take to help.

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Date Posted: 10/29/2020 2:57 PM ET
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Go ahead and write your stories, Jenny. Don't let the prospect of a college degree keep your dreams on hold. And just so you know, no, you don't need a degree to write.

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Date Posted: 2/7/2022 5:24 PM ET
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There are online classes you can take, Coursera has a lot.  Also, you can do the Commnity College thing without strifing for a degree.