I worked all the angles and got myself an appointment as an associate editor to one of the American Bar Association's publications. They started me off easy with writing a 750 word article on something community service-related that's going on with young lawyers here in Jersey.
Except New Jersey isn't really doing something community service-y right now.
Except they shorted me on time because I got appointed about a month after assignments were doled out for this issue.
Except I didn't manage to interview the people I needed to for this article until FRIDAY.
Did I mention the article is due...tomorrow?
Guess how many words I have on paper. Go on. Take your best guess.
That's right boys and girls. I have written exactly ZERO words and I don't have a freaking clue what to say. ME - without words. I don't know how the hell I'm going to get this thing done.
Part of the problem is I'm just so damn impressed by the guy I'm writing about that I want to do him justice. I can easily bang something out, but this guy deserves better than a thrown together at the last second job. And now, regrettably, that's exactly what he's going to get. If I can ever manage to put into words how impressive this guy is.
Wish me luck...
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9 comments:
oh write them a vampire story, they'll love it...smiles.
hoping your muse finds you...you still have a few hours...
Good luck! But honestly, I see how you write and I know you're going to pull this one off with a flourish. :)
Brian: HA! I'm sure the ABA will be real into the blood and fangs.
Blue violet: thank you. that means a lot :)
You are totally gonna write an amazing piece - just go for it!
For some reason some of my best work has been done at the last few hours b4 deadline where I feel like crying...lol!
XOXO
And looking forward to meeting you next time!!
It's simple really. You have 73 followers and you need 750 words. Why don't we each write ten words and then all you have to do is to rearrange them to make sense and write an introductory 10 and a concluding 10. To save time, here are my ten : "things work when ducks try ending short braces with ease". No need to thank me, just enter a plea on my behalf.
You seem to do your best work when under pressure for a deadline, so I'd say that you're right where you need to be Jaime..
Relax, you've got this, and you'll do the fella a real solid favor by painting him in a good light.
Best of luck, even though you don't need it!
Every time you tell me something sucks, you turn out a platinum piece! I expect that this will be no different!
I don't know how you find the time frankly. You clearly perform well under pressure so just let your fingers do the talking the rest will follow!
Congrats on your appointment. Don't stress too much... easier said than done, though. I'm sure the piece will be great. You're a fantabulous writer!
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