{"id":113730,"date":"2019-05-03T07:50:00","date_gmt":"2019-05-03T07:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rockcontent.com\/?p=113730"},"modified":"2025-09-10T06:29:20","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T09:29:20","slug":"your-guide-to-the-fort-worth-writing-scene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pingback.com\/en\/resources\/your-guide-to-the-fort-worth-writing-scene\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Guide To The Fort Worth Writing Scene"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It\u2019s hard to speak of Fort Worth without mentioning its larger and somewhat better known \u201csibling\u201d to the east, but Fort Worth and Dallas have distinct personalities, and residents are fiercely protective of each city\u2019s unique character. The city\u2019s slogan, Keep Fort Worth Funky! is testament enough to its \u201cseparateness\u201d from sleeker, more sophisticated Dallas. The sprawling DFW Metroplex is home to approximately 6.8 million people, the seventh-largest metropolitan area in the country. Cities and suburbs tend to run together seamlessly, but Fort Worth cherishes its cowboy past and is happy to preserve that image.<\/p>\n

It is a city that offers great opportunity and much inspiration for writers.<\/p>\n

Making a Living as a Fort Worth Writer<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As the smaller and lesser-known half of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, the living may be easier in Fort Worth, but in general the cost of living and the salary range are identical. Fort Worth content writers can expect to earn between $37-72,000. The average of $ $64,762, cited by glassdoor<\/a>, is 4% above the national average.<\/p>\n

Fort Worth economic development plans point to substantial future growth in the number and type of firms needing copywriters, information specialists, technical writers, grant writers, and editors in coming years. Freelance writers can look forward to living \u201cout where the West begins\u201d as a kind of investment in their own futures, with virtually unlimited growth potential.<\/p>\n

Prospects for part-time employment as a freelance writer are even more enticing, as smaller startups and entrepreneurial ventures recognize the need for social media strategists and bloggers. And the digital world of writing knows no geographic bounds!<\/p>\n

Educational Opportunities for Writers in Fort Worth<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Texas Christian University in Fort Worth offers students the chance to earn a liberal arts degree with a major or minor in creative writing, or a BS\/BA in communication studies with a concentration in film, television and digital media.<\/p>\n

In addition, writing courses are available through the University of Texas-Arlington, and at Tarrant County Community College with six separate campuses around Fort Worth as well as an extensive online curriculum.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s also something uniquely motivating about being surrounded by a community of people who genuinely \u201cget\u201d the writing life. You\u2019ll bump into everyone from novelists to tech writers at area readings or even while fighting the ancient networked printers at public libraries. Something about Fort Worth\u2019s pace gives you room to experiment and collaborate without the kind of competition you might feel in, say, Austin or New York. People mostly cheer each other on, and if you\u2019re new in town, folks will usually point you to a handy resource or, at the very least, a good dive bar.<\/p>\n

Add to the list other educational institutions that are near enough for an easy commute, and any aspiring writer has ample opportunity to learn the craft, develop marketable writing skills, and build a successful future.<\/p>\n

Networking Opportunities and Meet up Groups for Fort Worth Writers<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Growth opportunities opened by participating in meetup groups can\u2019t be underestimated, and such meetups abound for aspiring writers in the Fort Worth area. There are groups for songwriters, comedy writers, Christian writers, non-fiction writers, published authors and those who just dream about writing. Some boast hundreds of members, while others count only a handful but promise camaraderie and individualized support. The goal, of course, is to \u201cconnect\u201d with others for good times and career advancement, so you may have to visit with several groups before you find a match for your interests, time and abilities.<\/p>\n

Here are some suggestions:<\/p>\n