Some aspiring writers wonder if they need to get a bachelors degree or even an MFA in English for creative writing. Take it from a professionally trained journalist: an academic program can certainly help you improve your English and storytelling skills, but it's not a replacement for doing the work. Anyone can become a writer, no matter their education. Many authors, like JK Rowling and Roald Dahl, didn't pursue formal training, like a creative MFA, and they still found success as a writer.