| If you're an Arts graduate - especially one
with an English degree - I recommend writing copy. The money's not that
reliable, as you get jobs as and when you like, but if you're living at
home and you're not worried about paying rent/bills, this is fine. You
can work all day in your PJs, which many people dream of (having done
it a bit, I can say it's not all that).
I started researching and writing guides from home with a publishing
company who wanted some 2,000 word city guides. I pretended to know my
way around Svalbard, Spitsbergen, and three Belgian cities. Really, I
just knew my way around the tourist info on-line. But I picked up a lot
of good info on the way - like most people in Svalbard drink a lot,
there being six-month nights in winter. Also, you can't go off the road
there without a shotgun. Bit like Bolton.
This summer, I scored a VERY nice little number, writing bar reviews
for Reading. And this time, I went in person. That was fun! I got to
have a lot more control over the tone of the copy, used my (pun-based,
dad-jokish) sense of humour. Plus, the people who were running the
project loved going out as much as I did and were really sorted and
friendly.
In addition to those, I've also written a bit in my Uni's Fresher's
guide. But that was for free. Helping a friend. Oh, and I've done about
500 words for Itchy city guides. S copy. Worth looking out for if
you're a thorough researcher and you like working in your PJs. |
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