I want to be a fashion magazine writer?

Question

i am 13 years old & i'm thinking about planning my life ahead of time.

writing a fashion magazine is exactly what i want to do. i want to do nothing but that. I want to maybe write for teen vogue or seventeen or maybe even start my own!

i don't know how to get started!

do i have to go to college?

do i have to get good grades?

what electives should i take in highschool?

Answer 1

Me too!!!! =]

It would probably be smart to go to college that has a good journalism education and I would definitely get good grades.

I would take like Desktop Publishing which will show you how to create the layout of a magazine! Also Fashion and Design to keep you up to date on trends!!!!!! Also get involved with your yearbook and newspaper so you can practice writing and creating!!!!!!!!!!

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Answer 2

Take a lot of writing courses (not just creative writing) in school, along with journalism classes.  The best bet to get a job as a fashion magazine writer is to intern at one of the magazines you like whilst in University.  Most magazines offer non-paid internships for university students who can gain school credits.

Editorial positions (which is what a fashion editor is) are very hot commodities.  Your best bet, however, outside of school is to get a job at a smaller publishing house and then work upwards.  Rarely do people get hired to top magazines as editors straight out of school - this is where the internships come in handy!

Answer 3

thats exactly what I want to do. Go to UCLA, I heard they have a good journalism program there.

Answer 4

WRITE WRITE WRITE

But here's a question for you? Do you enjoy English and Creative Writing classes? If not, look for another career. Just a thought to keep in mind however, college is 5 years away; you might have your heart set on something different by then. But whatever you choose, remember hard work WILL pay off. Here's to the future!