I never could just state a fact. Instead of writing "I fell down in the driveway and spilled trash all over the place and then the sprinkler started spraying me," I had to write a long, detailed description of my vacation leading up to that point.
My daily life is very boring and corporate. I started this blog because I realized I was spamming my friends with my silly stories. This way, they can read them if they choose, and their inboxes aren't clogged with my spam.
I could go on and on here. And that's my problem; I need to cut to the chase.
So here it is. My local daily is holding a cattle call for entries for Lifestyles columnists. The rules are cut and dry: Tell us about yourself, your life or something you're passionate about in 100 words. No exceptions.
I really want to enter, and the deadline is Friday at 5. I've been putting it off for two weeks because I just don't know what to write. I know I'm too rambly, and my fear is compounded by the fact that I workshopped my favorite story at Duke and the workshop leader told me it was too rambly, and she's a Lifestyles writer at the paper.
Blah, blah, blah ad nauseum.
UPDATE 2/11: I made it to round two and get 650 words this time!!!!!!
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10 comments:
Your blogs don't read as rambly,so set aside your fears and go for it!
You are exactly what that boring old newspaper needs. Please go for it -- for your own sake and for the sake of all local readers!
I couldn't even tell you what I had for breakfast in less than 100 words. I did love your story about Freddie Mercury. Although, I would hate to cut anything out of it. Or the one about your housekeeper, or your friend, Rex. OK, ok, I love all of your stories, and as a stranger ten states away with no real say, I'd like to think that my opinion is just about as good as that of a Lifestyles editor. I think you're in.
I agree with the others. Just do it. Your blog posts keep getting better and better, and the proof is that you've got more readers and more comments.
You should definitely enter something. I love your writing style. Maybe write something about the joys of Trader Joe's? Especially since you won't have to drive to Cary to go to it soon?
Our local is not exactly known for its stellar writing or in-depth news coverage of events. So, I wouldn't worry about the opinion of someone who edits and dumbs down the articles. If they like you great. If they don't pick you, they are not going to send you a critique to upset you. GO FOR IT. You are an excellent writer and you would make a wonderful addition to the publication. JUST THINK OF THE FAN MAIL!
Dear Leign Ann, It is clear that you should enter. If you need your fans to push you, then so be it. Go boldly forth!
snap the fuck out of it and write something
Madre, is that you?
No, that was not me.
You used to ride on a chrome horse with your diplomat
Who carries on his shoulders a Siamese cat
Ain't it hard to discover that
He really ain't where ot's at
After ho took from you everything he could steal........
Now that's rambling!
I love Bob though, he reminds me of my hippy days.
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