Writing – A Job with All Sorts of Opportunities for All Kinds of People
by Phil Busby
Do you fancy a challenge? What about the chance to make some money, get VIP access to major sporting and cultural events, or free holidays abroad? How would you like to look in the mirror and say,“ Yeah – I did it!”
Well then, writing might be just up your street.
People have some funny ideas about writing. As a profession, it’ s not just for‘ special’ folk. Anyone can do it. If you love words, and stories, and you’ re not afraid of hard work, that’ s all you need.
For the last 27 years The Writers Bureau has been helping new writers get started in the business. Writers like Louise Kennedy, who struck gold when she started blogging about her life on a boat from the viewpoint of... her cat. Baily Boat Cat was picked up by a major publisher and turned into a book which now
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Another WB student, Martin Read, wanted to keep active in his retirement and his writing led to a great little bonus.“ As a result of my cricket articles, I have been elected into The Cricket Writers Club – an organisation that counts experienced journalists among its members. One of the perks of this membership is a press card that gives me entry into all of England’ s cricket stadium press boxes.” And there are not many that get in there.
Then there’ s Jacqueline Jaynes, who just loves to travel:“ The Writers Bureau course has done everything I hoped it would and more. There was a clear progression through chapters so that my writing skills and confidence grew steadily with feedback from my tutor. The market research activities were invaluable for
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opening up potential new avenues for publication.”
Those new avenues led to a travel website where Jacqueline started writing short articles. Soon she was asked to join the team, and now she and her husband get expenses paid trips all over the world in exchange for reviews!
These are just some of the many inspirational true stories from Writers Bureau students. And there’ s no reason why you shouldn’ t join them. Who knows, this time next year I could be writing about your success. With a 15-day trial and money back guarantee, there’ s nothing to lose and potentially a whole new life to gain. So why not visit the website at www. writersbureau. com or call Freephone 0800 856 2008 for more information?
Kris Roberts, Somerset“ When I first saw my words in print it was life changing. Someone else had read my work, believed in it, paid for it, and put it out there for others to see. As more articles made it to press, my confidence grew and I found I wanted to inject some of myself into my writing. At the time of writing this I have received £ 1,197 for my work.”
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Hannah Evans, Winchester“ I’ ve been published in The Guardian and Good Life earning £ 400. And now I’ ve got my first book published by Bloomsbury called MOB Rule: Lessons Learned by a Mother of Boys. The Writers Bureau course provided me with structure, stopped my procrastination but most importantly it provided the impetus to try something different.”
Jane Isaac, Northamptonshire“ When I started the Writers Bureau course, I wanted to explore avenues for my writing and develop and strengthen my personal style. I had no idea that it would lead to me being a published writer of novels and short stories. I still pinch myself when I receive emails and messages from readers who’ ve enjoyed my work or when I give talks to book clubs and visit bookstores to do signings. These are magical moments that have changed my life – my dream has come true.”
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