Fiction:

Writing has many different purposes and uses in today's world. As a writer in search of a market, there is a whole wide world of opportunity. Where there used to only be a handful of publishers to choose from, we're in a writing utopia. There are hundreds of options in publishing houses. A newer venue would be the internet.

The internet is a booming stage for the new age of authors. Whether you launch your own site or participate in someone else's, the possibilities are endless. The writer of this generation is now able to search for an agent, a publisher or just a home to post their work. Endless resources expedite pursuit of what Studs Terkel wrote about. Not all "American dreams" are created equally. Much like anyone with a pen and paper can write, the internet allows writers to strut their abilities for all to see. The parade of proficiency can be full of the attention grabbing bells and whistles or lackluster with over exertion of the creator.

The key is to find an audience and find your niche as a writer. For some their muse inspires poetry, while others opt for fiction. A multitude of genres exist to then plague the writer's choice of direction. When it comes right down to it, choice is the obstacle from start to finish. The wrong choice can plunge the writer into the depths of obscurity while a good choice will reveal to the writer everything they seek. Success will more easily attained if the course intended is mapped out a bit in advance. To achieve the dream, plot your strategy, work hard for it, and remember nothing is ever free. Don't let yourself be fooled into taking the easy way.