Thinking of taking up writing as a profession

[queenk]

Of course this isn't and hasn't been the only career I thought of. But I've been told I'm a good writer and a lot of times in school I would get good grades in English and on writing assignments. My handwriting is a different story but the stories and poems I wrote were good ;D

So anyway, I've given some thought to writing a book or two of poetry and maybe a fantasy fiction. Right now I want to stay away from autobiography and whiny "life sucks" stories, ;D

But anyway, I was thinking about writing something along the lines of a romance or an erotica. I'm not sure how far I'll take it but I don't want to do a cheesy romance novel. And due to the sensitivity of this topic could I talk to any writers here privately about the differences of these two genres? Email me (it's in my profile) or PM me. When does a romance become an erotica.

And yes I don't expect to become an award winning novelist but I thought maybe if I got a book published in the next 3 years some money from it can help me pay for college or something.

I plan to take business, humanities, and/or social sciences and receive a bachelors or more.

[urcute08]

I think that is an awsome idea and i love reading romance novels. Lately I've read 2 good romance fiction autobiographies and think it is an intresting way to go.

But it's your decision. As long you please post the novel I would love to read it. Even ask Cinderella to post it for you.

If you want to take writing seriously though you should start as a journalist. That is where most authors start. HAVE FUN! And remember write to please yourself not others. If you please yourself others will naturally be pleased. :P

[Ibelieveinfairytales]

Welcome to the board urcute08!!

[urcute08]

Thanks and may I ask how is the book going "queenk"?

[queenk]

I was thinking maybe during my Christmas break when I'm not forced to do a lot of homework or English papers I can write down a few ideas or try writing some short stories or something.