What It's Like To Be
From postal worker to film producer, what is it like to do what you do?
What Is It like Being an Online Writer?
I write for a few websites online, the biggest ones being Wattpad and Vocal — and I do it for totally free. Writing is my favorite thing to do. If my eyes are open, I am writing. There is no doubt about that. Over my four years of writing with Wattpad, I've learned a lot about the culture and the way it works. Here are the five things I learned about online writing.
What Your Local Barista Thinks of You
I have been working for a well-known coffee shop for about three years now. I know this business far too well, crafted way too many beverages, and trained too many hopeless high school grads. I dream of the day when I get to throw in the green apron and walk out of this hellhole. Now, I know I sound like a bitter employee, but trust me—I used to love my job. Sadly, this place reminds me that humans are indeed pieces of shit.
Cynthia RicoPublished 6 years ago in JournalLife on a Cruise Ship
Many people ask me about life onboard a cruise ship: how to apply for the job? Where do you sleep? What do you eat? Don't you miss your family?... The list goes on.
Sophie DantasPublished 6 years ago in JournalA Look Into Being a Starving Artist
The way I stand in life is quite different from other people. I usually divide people into two groups. The ones that understand art and the ones that have no clue. But let me explain, before you start feeling attacked and all.
Carlijn KortekaasPublished 6 years ago in JournalHow I Set Up My Story Binder
So you want to write a novel? Got an idea that has been brewing in the back of your mind? Great! Congratulations, you have taken the first step towards being an author.
Haley SmithPublished 6 years ago in JournalA Good Pen
The mental image is one we all know well: a writer, sitting in a study, surrounded by mounds of books and hastily scrawled upon pages tacked onto the walls, with perhaps a cat, coffee, or even an overflowing ashtray thrown in, bent over a notebook, hand jammed into thick hair.
D.C. PerryPublished 6 years ago in Journal6 Things You Will Want to Know About Local Government Trainee Solicitors
Trainee solicitors in local government are somewhat unicorns in the legal world. One will find themselves asking if they do really exist and if they indeed do, how do they look like or what do they do all day long. It is not all about bye-laws and committee meetings, ya know. Believe me when I say that we do exist and I feel the pain of your curiosity. So, I shall try to speak for all current trainee solicitors in local government and educate you on who we are and what we do. Here are six things you might or might not know about our special breed.
Chris AbriganaPublished 6 years ago in JournalA Starving Artist
When you hear the phrase "starving artist" what is your first thought? For most people, they think of someone who sacrifices their well-being to prioritize their art. Either from lack of business or because they spend their limited funds on the art itself.
Rebecca RosePublished 6 years ago in JournalMechanic
The truck rolled forward, inside the desolate garage. Another job to be done, another long and hard day to get through. I walk to the side of it and slide under it on the creeper, the wheels creating a loud grinding sound, like sandpaper against my eardrums as they slide on the cold floor. I looked to the rear end as if it were calling out to me, saying, “I’m the first of many to come.” I heard it in my head like a dead whisper of a memory long forgotten, calling out to be heard and remembered. I slid back out, the same tedious sound was made once again by the wheels. Standing to my feet, I sauntered over to the toolbox, sliding open a drawer. The drawer let out a echoing creek, and then a thud as it opened before me. I reached in grabbing a wrench of adequate size for the job, creating a metal shuffling noise as I removed it from the others. I left the drawer open as I wouldn’t need the wrench very long. I slid back under to the same effect, as the noise assailed my ears. I placed the wrench upon the bolt, turning it with all my force. I kept turning over, and over, and over, until the bolt fell to the ground with a clang. I did this several times leaving a few bolts to hold the rear end in. I once again got out and was tormented by that damned sound from the wheels.
5 Quirks of a Bilingual Work Environment
When I started working as a temporary visa clerk at a French consulate, I thought I had a general idea of what working a job that would require me to speak French on a daily basis would be like. It couldn't be THAT different from my studies, right? Wrong! My semester abroad in southern France may have given me an idea of what it's like to live and go to school in France and having it on my resumé certainly helped me get this job, but working as an American in an office that operates primarily in French was not an experience I could easily imagine until I was in it.
Lauren HarshPublished 6 years ago in JournalMental Health, Trauma, and Me
Having thought about doing this for so many years... I've finally started! I thought I would start this page off with introducing myself, letting you have a glimpse into my world and sharing my hopes for this page.
The world through my eyesPublished 6 years ago in JournalThe Perspective of a Digital Writer
As a writer who has only even written for the internet, I can say that it's not that hard. I mean, of course, the writing itself is hard, especially if you're putting in your utmost effort, but that's not what I'm saying. I'm talking about the creation of your own image in the digital world. It really is as simple as entering an email and password to begin your writing career, or any digital career at that.
BrightWhiteSnow (Hailey)Published 6 years ago in Journal