Robert the Bard
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Re:Writer's education path? - 03/27/2007
It's been my experience that writing about things you understand helps to color what you have to say, and lets you add a unique perspective to it. Especially if you end up writing something as a blog, for example, where it may be openly discussed. If you're wanting to add ideas, or paths for change, it's important to have a full grasp of the topic.
I have written about music, which is something that I do understand, even though I have no formal education. At least, I don't have a degree in music. I am a musician, first and foremost, and having that perspective helps me to write things that I am sure are valid, and that I can discuss if need be.
I don't think you need a degree in politics to write op-eds about politics, for example. If you are involved enough in it to read up, and know what's going on, then you are qualified to write about it. A degree would give you some credibility with the crowd that maybe looks for that, but not having it wouldn't make your opinions any less valid.
I think I'm kinda wandering around through this, but I hope you take my meaning. If you understand enough about a topic to discuss it without having to grab resource book after resource book for facts, although having them would be handy, you can write about it. Understanding of the topic will allow you to elaborate on it in a way that makes it readable, and possibly sellable as well. Hope this kinda gives you something of what you're looking for.
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