>>i figured that i wanted to give long-form writing a proper try since i've never been able to maintain a blog before.<<

If you're new here, then you might like newcomers which provides resources about Dreamwidth. You can introduce yourself in the Friending Meme if you wish.

>> i'm currently twenty-two years old and i live in scotland.<<

That's a lovely place.

>> i write poetry <<

I do a lot with poetry too. I invite you to drop by my Poetry Fishbowl on Tuesday, Dec. 3 -- the theme will be "Sensible Accommodations."

>> and plan to continue to do it as a career. although, the concept of calling it a career makes me feel a bit ill. it's more just a passion that i'm hopefully going to be lucky enough to be able to sustain my existence with.<<

Making money as a writer is not easy, and as a poet is even harder. I've done it, but I found that individual fans often have more money than actual poetry editors. 0_o If you don't feel good about this as a career choice, you might consider it as a side job and look for a day job that you feel better about.

>> i'm also a big physical media buff.<<

\o/