1. Journalism: Louisa May Alcott began her writing career as a journalist, contributing articles, short stories, and poems to various publications, including The Atlantic Monthly and The Saturday Evening Post. Her early writing often addressed social issues such as women's rights, poverty, and war.
2. Educational Works: Alcott also wrote a number of educational books for children, including "Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag" (1872) and "Jimmy's Cruise in the Pinafore" (1876). These books aimed to entertain while teaching children about various subjects such as history, geography, and science.
3. Advocacy for Women's Rights: Alcott was an advocate for women's rights and an active member of the women's suffrage movement. She wrote articles and gave lectures in support of women's suffrage and equal rights. Her novel "Work: A Story of Experience" (1873), which tells the story of a young woman's struggles in the male-dominated publishing industry, is considered one of the earliest feminist novels.