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Patricia's work combines: Non-Profit Organizations, Writing, and Communicating / Sharing Stories
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
French International School
Bachelor's Degree
English Language and Literature, General
George Mason University
Graduate Degree
Creative Writing
George Mason University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Public Relations Specialists:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: English Language and Literature, General
Graduate Degree: Creative Writing
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Went to college and grad school. Studied writing. Taught writing.
2.
Published some of my writing.
3.
Got a job as a reporter and editor.
4.
Got a job in corporate communications in internal communications and then public relations.
5.
For 4 years was a freelance writer, independent communications professional, and blogger.
6.
Got a job as a digital content and social media manager.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Myself:
You can't make money as a writer. If you study english you have to be a teacher. You can't have a real job and continue your creative writing/publishing.
How I responded:
You definitely can make a career out writing! All companies and organizations need writers and storytellers to help share their identities, narratives, and accomplishments. And if you also want to pursue creative writing on the side you can still do that, not as a "hobby" but as a true calling and passion that you nurture and strengthen and are proud of even if it brings you little or no money.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
Writing can pay very little at first, especially when you're freelancing. I lived a very thrifty life and tried to work hard at building a list of clients that would bring me regular work.