English/Creative writing major

Is it still worth it to major in English/Creative Writing if I want to become a fiction writer? For context, I'm planning to double major in Music (which is non negotiable) and something humanities related, but I want to make sure that I pursue the right path to become a writer. Would it be more beneficial to use the time reading and writing on my own, or majoring in philosophy to help better my "ideas"? I've heard a lot of crap about English as a major, and want to spend my time as efficiently as possible, so I'm a little reluctant about fully committing to it. What do you semen demons think?

think about how many writers you've read that attended creative writing classes

i will guess: 0

>Would it be more beneficial to use the time majoring in philosophy to help better my "ideas"?
Of course fucking yes.

>Would it be more beneficial to use the time reading and writing on my own?
Of course fucking yes.

A good literature major would be great to have, but judging by the stories there literally is no such thing in the US, and possibly even abroad.

Oh yeah, and the creative writing part of your question, obviously the answer was "no"

You can just take the relevant and write without fully committing to the major. Thats what I did (Major is Marketing)

From my own experience in CW classes, they're very good as a social experience and learning how to give and handle critique, and also making connections with other writers, but its only as good as you make it. Treat it as a testing ground and you'll learn many things. Do you best with each project, but avoid being that guy who wants to impress everyone or thinks he's above what others say, because if you were really that good you wouldn't even be taking the class and would be published already. There's always something to learn.

To be fair, there actually will be times where it's clear that someone half-assed their critique, but take it in stride, and be sure to do your best when you give critique to others. Trust me when I say it means alot to anyone who is serious about their writing.

Take the relevant classes*

Probably only do it if you can get into a very good school, ivy league or one of the top english ones. And study something like literature or philosophy.

Otherwise I'd be cautious, you need to feed yourself and chances are you're not very talented, sorry.

>Majoring in music and being stubborn about it.

Do you want to be a musician or a writer?

>Think how many writers you've read that took classes. Surprisingly many, who went to college. You don't have to be the greatest author of your time to be an author and help is help.

think about how many living published writers attended creative writing classes

i will guess: nearly all

lol this

I dont know where these Veeky Forums pseuds get the idea that a writer is born in a vaccum away from other writers and just absorbs classics until they feel ready to drop a big shit on some agents desk. Its hilarious.