I'm quite sure your not required to write some top-notch novel to just teach English at a university, though some working experience makes more sense.

A tenured professor position at a university typically requires a Ph.D, and getting a Ph.D usually involves writing a dissertation, which are often hundreds of pages long (i.e. book length). People spend years working on their dissertation.

Oh this is about JET isn't it?

It is about anything pertaining to teaching English in Japan. If you are a teacher or aspiring to be one, post any questions or comments you may have.

Here's three simple questions for you.

1. What is the name of the company you work for?

2. What is the best company to work for as an ALT?

3. What is the best program to work for as an ALT?

Just so as Jasonbvr doen't have to repost anything the infromation you want can be found here.

http://www.japanforum.com/forum/livi...tml#post107576

All right... Though my other two questions are still valid.

The best one is the one that is going to pay you the most money, and I did a comparison of entry level teaching jobs a few pages back.

Hi!I'm really new to this forum but I've always harbored hopes of being an ALT in Japan. However,although I graduated from an American university, I'm Singaporean. My English language skills is very much Americanized though. How do I put this through to the hiring managers in Japan?

You will want to emphasize that you are of a native level, graduated from a US university and have a lot to offer the students and school from your diverse cultural background. I think that English is even listed as an official language in Singapore so if it is point that out too. Getting a job as an ALT will be easy as long as you apply to enough potential employers. Hopefully holding a US diploma should make it easier for you to get the work visa. One more thing, promote yourself as someone having first hand experience learning English to the point of fluent/native level. That's about all the advice I can offer. Just apply for as many positions you can and you should be getting a few calls. If you are wanting to start this fall, you really need to be putting together everything and applying right now since most spots are filled by early July if there are enough applicants.