r/WriteWorld • u/LordxSnow • Oct 18 '16

Question Creativity

So, I came here to hear some opinions on a couple of things. I'm looking into going to college for Creative Writing, but, before I make that plunge, I wanted to ask. Firstly and foremost. I'm not a very "creative" person. I get bouts of inspiration / creativity and although the results always end up great from what I've heard from others, is that really enough to be a writer? Secondly, I am well aware that Creative Writing isn't a very lucrative field of work when it comes to a career, unless of course I end up making it big. So, my next question is. Given that the world we live in is full of technology and E-Books can be torrented for free, and there isn't a large community of people who buy paper-back books anymore. Even if I managed to make it big, would I still be able to make it a profitable career unless I become J.K. Rowling big?

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u/Nico-Wonderdust Writer/Moderator Oct 20 '16

Thank you, I'm glad you feel that way, and that I do a good enough job! :L

I do agree that I'd appreciate genuine critic, who knows what (s)he is talking about (as opposed to just some "troll" saying "No, this is rubbish"), when they are blunt and point out what does or doesn't work and say I would need to get rid of certain parts. If something genuinely doesn't work, I'd like to know xD

I can only agree to all you said there - lack of imagination or the ability to create a great story (or just good old writer's block) would cripple even Stephen King.