: Re: Are there jobs that involve creative writing in the software industry? I've been a developer for some years now, but I've realized that I need a job where I can be more creative (and hopefully

Not sure if this is the answer you're looking for but this is what I'm doing:

Dayjob is software development (try smaller shops - more variety, more control. Architecting new apps can be more creatively fulfilling than coding small pieces to precise requirements)
Write fiction in spare time (laptop on the train, early mornings, weekends, etc)
Once you have a good novel (or screenplay, script, short stories, first webcomic, whatever) done, use your technical skills to market and sell it (blog, website, podcast, forums, etc)

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: Re: Are there jobs that involve creative writing in the software industry? I've been a developer for some years now, but I've realized that I need a job where I can be more creative (and hopefully

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