5 more questions + my top secret weapon for surviving:
Speed-dating with Writers!!
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6. Do you have any weird hang-ups or addictions?
7. Do you prefer consonants or vowels?
8. Do you like writing in blood?
9. Do you see the glass half empty, half full, or always empty because you down every drink set in front of you?
10. This is my favourite - to be used in dire situation only:
"Did you ever listen to the sound of a dying goat?... I mean REALLY listen?"
And now for my final strategy. I've gone back over in my head some of the answers I've given during interviews that I probably shouldn't repeat.
This would be the main answer to avoid:
"How long have I frickin' been writing? F*#$knows. But I guess it was, frigg, I dunno, some frickin' time around the end of the last frickin' generation or some shit."
(thinking this might be too revealing of my true Caper roots)
Ahh, I'm feeling better already. I'll walk in there with enthusiasm and a positive and happy attitude. First impressions are important – I need to demonstrate that I'm a fun, confident and passionate writer. I will communicate that I am only there to discover every other person' unique story (and by this I mean the stupid sob story about how hard it is to find time to write - AS IF I DIDN'T KNOW THAT ALREADY!!!!!!!!), oh, and share in their life experiences to enlighten me and maybe even offer an opportunity to discuss what’s ultimately important – Can they hook me up with a publisher or not?
Hey, and don't forget, it's Word on the Street tomorrow on the waterfront!!
Have a good one, eh?!
TartanFrog
7. Do you prefer consonants or vowels?
8. Do you like writing in blood?
9. Do you see the glass half empty, half full, or always empty because you down every drink set in front of you?
10. This is my favourite - to be used in dire situation only:
"Did you ever listen to the sound of a dying goat?... I mean REALLY listen?"
And now for my final strategy. I've gone back over in my head some of the answers I've given during interviews that I probably shouldn't repeat.
This would be the main answer to avoid:
"How long have I frickin' been writing? F*#$knows. But I guess it was, frigg, I dunno, some frickin' time around the end of the last frickin' generation or some shit."
(thinking this might be too revealing of my true Caper roots)
Ahh, I'm feeling better already. I'll walk in there with enthusiasm and a positive and happy attitude. First impressions are important – I need to demonstrate that I'm a fun, confident and passionate writer. I will communicate that I am only there to discover every other person' unique story (and by this I mean the stupid sob story about how hard it is to find time to write - AS IF I DIDN'T KNOW THAT ALREADY!!!!!!!!), oh, and share in their life experiences to enlighten me and maybe even offer an opportunity to discuss what’s ultimately important – Can they hook me up with a publisher or not?
Hey, and don't forget, it's Word on the Street tomorrow on the waterfront!!
Have a good one, eh?!
TartanFrog