After interacting with this guide, you can start to create a toolkit of writing resources to keep in your back pocket for days you aren't sure where to start, have writers block, or just want to learn something new. So now that you have this toolkit, what are the next steps you can take?
Whether you're interested in writing as a hobby or writing as a career, there is always a next step you can take!
If you haven't already, check out our Create a Community forum located in this guide. This is a great next step in your writing process as you work to develop a community of like-minded individuals who will seek to encourage each other when it comes to writing. Learning how to give and receive creative feedback can only make you a stronger writer in both the short and long term.
Whether you're considering undergraduate or graduate level programs, English and creative writing degrees can be a great option for college degrees that will prepare you for all a future in a variety of different career fields.
Each of the following links uses different evaluative criteria. Remember when considering different colleges and universities that you should focus on making the best choice for you, rather than simply choosing what others say are the best schools.
Thirteen Colleges Every High School Creative Writer Should Consider
The 12 Best Creative Writing Colleges and Programs
2020 Best Colleges with Creative Writing Degrees
Colleges with Great English, Creative Writing, and Literature Programs
When choosing a college major in English and Creative Writing, it can sometimes be difficult to defend your choice to others, and you shouldn't have to, but if people won't leave you alone when it comes to your choice of college major, here are some articles that you can share with them.
Why we still need to study the humanities in a STEM world
Why 'worthless' humanities degrees may set you up for life
As previously acknowledged, while aimed as a general writing guide this resource also focuses on fiction. Below are additional search terms for Google searches or to use in a library catalog to find additional writing resources to guide you in any direction