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I'm posting this mostly just to get it off my chest, sort of as a means of processing. Please feel free to chime in with your experiences.
A few weeks ago I replied to a Ghost Writer ad on craigslist. It was actually for an Associate Writer position, for a ghost writer who had so much work he needed help. Being an earnest newbie, I wrote a personalized cover letter and sent along a good variety of samples.
Much to my surprise, just last week I got a reply saying that out of dozens of respondents I had been selected for a sort of "interview". I submitted the additional prompt-based, time sensitive writing sample that was requested and held my breath...and I've been waiting for exactly a week now. I am coming to terms with the real possibility that this is not going to be my first Big Break. I called the ghost writer this morning and he said if I called back in a day he would "have time to chat" but I am anticipating a rejection.
I'm working on spinning this in a positive light and just keeping at it but...honestly... I REALLY wanted this one. I feel like I came so close. Trying hard to believe that there will be other great opportunities in the future.
A few weeks ago I replied to a Ghost Writer ad on craigslist. It was actually for an Associate Writer position, for a ghost writer who had so much work he needed help. Being an earnest newbie, I wrote a personalized cover letter and sent along a good variety of samples.
Much to my surprise, just last week I got a reply saying that out of dozens of respondents I had been selected for a sort of "interview". I submitted the additional prompt-based, time sensitive writing sample that was requested and held my breath...and I've been waiting for exactly a week now. I am coming to terms with the real possibility that this is not going to be my first Big Break. I called the ghost writer this morning and he said if I called back in a day he would "have time to chat" but I am anticipating a rejection.
I'm working on spinning this in a positive light and just keeping at it but...honestly... I REALLY wanted this one. I feel like I came so close. Trying hard to believe that there will be other great opportunities in the future.