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Is it possible to become a publish author without having a formal degree in that particular field of writing? - Jigra - 01-25-2013 05:34 PM
please help me. I'm writing a serious revolutionary book in the field of popular science which include Natural-science, mind, psychology, sexuality, demography, anthropology and social science etc. But I have no any formal degree pertaining any of these areas. I hold a bachelor of engineering in Information technology but have extensive interest in the areas described above. you can compare my book with outstanding work of renowned naturalist Charles Darwin. It is serious for me to know that will I be able to attract publishers or literary agents? Also will I be able to get published and sell well?
- Beowulf - 01-25-2013 05:42 PM
You don't need any education to be an author, no matter what you're writing.
Nobody cares what degrees you have, or don't have, as long as your work seems profitable.
"Also will I be able to get published and sell well?"
Based on what you said about your book, I'm not very hopeful. Sounds like hogwash, to be honest. Having no degrees may be fine for publishers, but it hurts your credibility with everyone who isn't profiting from you.
Good luck, though. Everyone is entitled to their shot at fame and fortune in the free market.
- Mikami Teru - 01-25-2013 05:42 PM
If I'm correct, the youngest published author was 13.
- Pinky - 01-25-2013 05:42 PM
Of course you can become a writer, if you are genuinely interested in the stuff you mentioned. You can nevertheless meet some expert people involved in these studies. Writers do that so often. You can clear any doubts lingering on your mind (if you have any
by talking to these people. I hope you have a great idea in your mind. Let it flourish And about being able to be best seller, you have to write very convincingly.
So, keep writing your book. Good luck!!!