What can you do with an English degree? I really don't

Write a book.

>>8653249
If you want to write a novel, write a novel. Otherwise, work your way up at a museum, important library, media conglomerate or marketing company.

>>8653249
You can get into business with it

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>>8653249
Publishing houses and literary agencies look for people with English degrees. It generally takes a bit of time and experience to get to a good place financially, though, but it's possible.

>>8653661
I'm not particularly interested in a publishing house. I was initially but an open day at a large London publishers and a few internships that clearly specified that they would not take white males on put me off. I think it would be extra difficult for me to get into the industry

>>8653676
A lot of publishing houses hire freelance editors to edit or proof their manuscripts. They don't care if you're a "fucking white male." If you're good at editing, familiar with the different style guides, and pass their editing tests, you could work remotely. Either that or take on your own clients. You'd be surprised how many people want (and need) professional editors for books, papers, etc.

Pay is shit for freelancers until you get a lot of clients, but it can be comfy and satisfying work.

>>8653702
Hey, that sounds pretty cool. I'd like to work freelance, even with all the pitfalls. Thanks, anon. I'll look into it

I'm doing an MA program at VT where I'm a GTA. I get my tuition waived and receive a monthly stipend of about 2000 a month. I'm also doing a (paid) technical writing internship. After two years of doing that internship, I plan to work in a private sector business doing technical writing.

Naturally I majored in English because I "wanted to write" and did good on essays.

Don't try it. It's 2016. You have to be practical.