Get Serious
I’ve been making my rounds online looking for writing gigs I could do. Actually, I was more into looking for writing prompts than jobs because I have to build my writing portfolio first before I could land a job. In fact, I’ve been doing a lot of research (about taking up writing courses abroad, online workshops, etc.) that I realized – that if I am to pursue this, meaning writing as a career or at least as a channel to bring some or a lot of money – I have to get my act together and start making kick ass pieces. I have yet to decide if I should get into creative writing or if I should go the non-fiction route and do journalism. At this point in time, I think, I have no option but to dabble my fingers into both because I am undecided about what I can and cannot do.
What I do know, however, is that I make unconventional and witty cover letters that almost always guarantees me a phone call from future employers. Someone had recently suggested that I make cover letters for the desperate unemployed but thought better of it. I mean, my cover letters reflect me, and to make random ones from strangers just wouldn’t cut it. But yes, making some money over this seems like a good plan, still I think I’ll give this one a pass.
Back to writing, I’m dead set on tomorrow. Thursday Nights are Writing Nights from now on and until I get the ball rolling, or better yet, until I’ve gathered enough momentum to take off from the ground. I really have to be serious about this, about getting some work done because if I can’t do this now then when will I ever? ( Just minutes ago I got distracted by Facebook when it gave me the option to make Friends Lists. To anyone who knows, I’m a sucker for organization or lists, if you want to be exact. Thus, I spent a good amount of time poring over my friends’ faces, determining which group they should be in and why. After which I got lured into their edgy profile photos and then spent a good amount of time [again] looking at what they’ve been doing recently, drawing conclusions based on their photo albums, status updates, and recent profile changes. Yes, this is the twenty-first century where relationships are continually being built atop the information gateway.)
Now that that’s been settled, I could go back to watching my tv shows. Officially, I am starting tomorrow so tonight’s my final night for fun and games. Bring on the popcorn and let’s get the film rollin’!
(Yes, tomorrow I write. Promise.)
