It’s been nearly a month since I last put down a thought, and I must say, things have not gone so well since then.
The thing that seems to be in my way of making progress is my work schedule–it’s nearly empty. Suddenly, a couple weeks ago, I was inundated with job offers: A book to proof from the boss of the woman who usually sends me books to proof. Then, a couple days later, another book to proof from my usual source. On top of that I was told I passed the test I took on Martin Luther King Jr. weekend and I’d be sent ten entries to edit. I had one week to complete the assignment, which was as difficult as the test, and if I did well on those first 10, I’d be sent more. It was a type of probationary basis, I suppose. I turned those entries in eight days ago, but have yet to receive more. I’m thinking not good thoughts. Could I have possibly blown my probation?
I also at that same time, received a very small book–a kids’ nonfiction text–from the main publisher of the books I usually proofread. I enjoyed that gig, and am hoping to get more assignments, but so far, nothing.
I also was working on a small article for a local magazine. Already turned that in on Monday.
Now I am without anything. It’s hard to believe that I was swamped and had great prospects of receiving more work, but now I’m dry as a bone.
I scratch my head (between checking my e-mails and the job boards for a bite) and wonder, “How can it be so?”
But I push on. I applied yesterday for another job for a single book to edit, but the company or author (don’t know exactly who or what posted it) is anonymous, so there is no way to follow up.
I also sent in my resume and cover letter less than an hour after a perfect job was posted last Wednesday, but have not heard back. Once again the company/poster is anonymous, so I can’t keep in touch. This job looked perfect. The company is seeking multiple editors, too, not just one, and a test will be issued (I tend to ace tests). Plus, the company is local. How perfect is that? I just don’t know which company or publisher it is.
Well, I must go. I must once again flip through the job boards and through my e-mail accounts to see if I have received anything. Whatsoever. At all. Or not.
This is getting depressing.
