So it has come to the attention of many (myself included) that I need something to do. The job hunt is frustrating me and is starting to pull my confidence down a bit. It was suggested maybe I step back from that and try volunteering somewhere for a bit. Get my mind and body moving with something, even if that something doesn't pay.
I thought about it...I looked for opportunities within the city. Some were interesting, but none really struck me as something I would enjoy. However, one day while I was reading the ramblings of my fellow bloggers, I followed a link to one writers Examiner page. She just happened to be the Video Game Examiner for the site. And she told me to check things out, as there might be something I was interested in. I was curious to what this was all about...this was the first time I had visited this place. But it was quite clear that it is a popular place to go.
It is a dominatly US site, but I was curious at the "Write for Us" label and took a peek. Turns out they are expanding a Canadian Edition of the site and are still filling positions. In a "What the Heck" moment, I sent in my experience in the gaming community and a sample of writing.
Yesterday, they emailed me an offer to write for them! I believe this will fill my time quite nicely. I am filling in the position for Girl Gamer...meaning I get to write gaming articles on whatever my choosing, but giving them from a female perspective. I will be set up within the week, so today will be spent getting a bio ready and sending in the info that is needed for them to set up my access.
I wish you much luck in your new venture :) I think this could be "something to do" that could pay off in the long run for you. You're a creative, intelligent person, to take the chance to hone your skills at Examiner for paying gigs in writing later on.
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