Whoa, a whole week without an update? that's unacceptable!
So, yeah, I got my car back. Sweet.
Yet to hear anything from unemployment as whether or not I still have benefits.
I went to the interview on Sunday. The moment I told the guy I was a writer, he immediately that I would make more money in their Ad division. So now I'm waiting the... Read More
I started out by writing for school newspapers, once I got to college I majored in English Lit-Creative Writing with an emphasis on news and feature writing. I worked for the college's paper, but worked on articles on themes that interested me for other publications. Writer's Market is a great resource that list writer's guidelines, contact information and acceptance rates. One thing you do have to monitor is who you're supposed to submit the work to, then double check that information on the publication's website.
The Writer and Writer's Digest often feature tips on article writing and have a short list of publications (which change with the theme of the issue).
With freelance work, it helps to know how to do an invoice and to ask for a writer's contract, as well as how to craft a short article query where you outline your work, include a few clips , show that you are familar with the type of articles the publication accepts, as well as how your article will attract readers .
I've only had one issue so far. I had an article accepted, signed the contract and sent the invoice (I also had a history of e-mail correspondence with the editor who accepted the piece). Several months had passed without payment and I had made several attemps to contact the editor. I was finally able to contact someone by phone who told me they just found my information on the editor's computer, since they just got the password for his PC (I still don't know what happened to the guy but I did end up getting paid).
Currently I'm a librarian. I am still writing, but my submissions have more of an academic bent, due to the nature of my work. I l ove writing, but publications often pay by word-so infrequent $50-$100 checks (I needed a steadier paycheck, and went back to school for my MLIS, so it's become, not a secondary job, but a job that's been incorporated into my new one). I planned on grad school and new that freelance would not be my primary source of work/income.
Gratz on getting your wheels back! I hope things pan out with the ad dept. I fricking love gogol bordello, wanderlust king just makes me wanna set sail around the world... unfortunately I lack funds for any sort of awesome adventure like that. =\
Nothing new to update. Just want to update just to update.
I just talked with a band this afternoon called Orange Avenue. I'm actually trying to do the article now. It's due Saturday, but I want to get a head start.
Anyway, the car's fixed, but I need at least $100 to get it back. Which I don't have.
Well, aside standing through three hours of DJs and a horrible opening act, the show was fucking AWESOME!!!!!
Quite a few of my friends were there, though I was able to see one of them since the place was packed. I was able to stand up front by the stage which was the best thing to ever happen to... Read More
one was to Shoot with writeboy,
then I was going to see a boy, and then, since chicago isnt that far, i was going to go to ohio and shoot with alissabrunelli and see some peeps!
yes yes. This just proves that society on a whole is scared of chance and being open. Its a hard world out there, but come on... people need to live a little!
and thank you
Thing is, I KNOW I would be able to get the job, but, then again, I don't...well...I think it's more about fear of screwing that's making me hesitant.
I'm still reeling from getting laid off. It fucking sucks. And the thing is? I know they're on some bullshit because they said that they couldn't afford... Read More
lol well I try
and I Agree 100% Wooo! Dude... I think you should find somewhere with integrity and opportunity!
Hard to find, yes, but there are places out there
Sorry. I hope something comes through soon.
The Writer and Writer's Digest often feature tips on article writing and have a short list of publications (which change with the theme of the issue).
With freelance work, it helps to know how to do an invoice and to ask for a writer's contract, as well as how to craft a short article query where you outline your work, include a few clips , show that you are familar with the type of articles the publication accepts, as well as how your article will attract readers .
I've only had one issue so far. I had an article accepted, signed the contract and sent the invoice (I also had a history of e-mail correspondence with the editor who accepted the piece). Several months had passed without payment and I had made several attemps to contact the editor. I was finally able to contact someone by phone who told me they just found my information on the editor's computer, since they just got the password for his PC (I still don't know what happened to the guy but I did end up getting paid).
Currently I'm a librarian. I am still writing, but my submissions have more of an academic bent, due to the nature of my work. I l ove writing, but publications often pay by word-so infrequent $50-$100 checks (I needed a steadier paycheck, and went back to school for my MLIS, so it's become, not a secondary job, but a job that's been incorporated into my new one). I planned on grad school and new that freelance would not be my primary source of work/income.
I hope this answers some of your questions.