I am a second year graduate student in experimental psychology who is not at all happy with what I am doing. I am thinking of making a career change. I am especially interested in the writing/editing/publishing fields. The things I enjoy most about research are reading and writing articles, and I am very skilled in these areas. I was wondering if it would be feasible to seek a job in this field without going back for another degree (I have a BA in Psychology, and I will be completing my MA in Developmental Psychology in August). Can anyone help give me an idea as to where I should go f

-- Mishael Austin (mdaust01@athena.louisville.edu), May 23, 2001

Answers

www.gradschools.com offers listings of grad schools, and certificate programs. Certificate programs are a way of getting graduate level experience without the investment of a full-time degree. Also, find something you can get passionate about, and start publishing: newspapers, magazines. etc., are a great way of getting exposure and building a reputation. Find magazines that fit your specific interest and offer to write or ghost-write articles that they may need help on. If you find yourself too busy to do this, consider an agent, but choose carefully, as there are many scams involving contracts in this regard. Hope this helps.

-- A. Friend (hymn@att.net), May 23, 2001.