Let Me Try the Rapper-Braggadocio-Approach to Being Heard

Haven't blogged in sooooo long. Busy doing many other exciting things now that I'm getting my hustle back on. But I haven't given up on my quest to work for Nick Cannon in some literary way.

That being said, Nick, signing Cory Gunz might be a wise move for you, sure. But it won't be 'the wisest investment you'll make this year' as you recently tweeted. That's reserved for the day you finally discover my work (particularly HyperLinc with all its educational, literary and commercial appeal, not to mention the licensing potential for this amazing character I've created) and call me in for a meeting to knock out a deal we can both live with. Now THAT is the day you'll truly be able to tweet about the wisest investment you'll make this year.

Believe that...

Nick Cannon Archives

I sent a message to nickcannonarchives.com this morning. Asked them to stop by and check out this blog. I don't know who runs that site, but I figure it couldn't hurt to make them aware of my blog.

Let you know if anything happens!

My Resume of Work (Published AND Published)

Okay, so when you're applying for a job, you need to submit a resume. For the purpose of this blog, I will submit links to my work, some of which resides on docstoc.com. In my posts, I may type a line or two about the inspiration for the work, as well as how I hope that work will ultimately be produced (whether as a book, a stage play, a short film, a feature movie or a TV project). Maybe Nick will see something there that he feels would be appropriate for TeenNick or Ncredible Entertainment!

First post coming later today...

Nick's Book Deal

I have two published books. Okay, I'll even admit it: they are self-published. Back in the day (and sometimes even now to dense people who don't get it), having to self-publish suggested that a writer didn't possess enough talent to get a book deal. In some cases that's true, sure. These days, however, it often simply means that that particular writer hasn't been able to get their work in front of decision-makers at a given publishing house. And even if they did manage to get their work on an editor's desk and the general consensus is that the work is good, that still does not always translate into a book contract. After all, there are only so many available book deals being signed each year, especially in the YA market, and many of those coveted contracts are being snatched up by the Nick Cannons of the world.

Ewww, was that snarky? Didn't mean it to be! I only meant that publishing companies believe that celebrity automatically sells books. So if they have to choose between my work and that of, say, Nick Cannon, they are going to choose celebrity over me. No matter how talented I am. Not that Nick isn't a talented author. I don't know yet. Haven't read his work. I'm sure it's really really good though! (Note to Self: stop.typing.now. you're ruining everything.)

Ugh. The whole point of this post--before I got lost in my own words--is that Nick has the deal, and I want a piece of it. I want to ride his coattails on this. I mean, he's already written the first book of his new YA series (based on his Nickelodeon move School Gyrls), but from what I understand, he'll only have a hand in writing the other installments. Which means he'll be looking to hire someone to write those. Why not me? I might just have that literary voice he's looking for.

So Nick...give me a call!

Text No. 2

I sent another text to Nick at his radio show. One line, a link to the blog. Nothing more. I want to come off as persistent, not aggressive.

Time to plan today's approach. Get back to you later on this.

Creating a Job Opportunity Where There Isn't One

I know nothing about whether Nick Cannon has a position in his company--Ncredible Entertainment--that calls for a creative soul capable of penning whatever he needs. I know even less about how much of an input he has in hiring writers for TeenNick. Nevertheless, I do believe that, given the opportunity, I can fully convince him that he needs to hire me to work along with him. He can introduce me as a Creative Consultant. Or a Literary Assistant. Shoot, he can call me that-chick-that-sits-at-her-computer-all-day-and-writes-stories-for-us for all I care.

I just want to work with him.

These days, with the economy such as it is, I think jobseekers have to create opportunities where there aren't necessarily any. Or use talents that they or their friends or their family are not readily convinced will actually allow them to make enough of a living to support themselves.

Well, I'm a Believer. I know for a fact that, with the right situation, I can make a living with the talents given me. Now I just need Nick to give me that chance...

92.3NOW Is Now Following Me On Twitter!

So 92.3NOW--the station where Nick Cannon's morning show broadcasts--is now following me on Twitter. I initiated it by following them first, but the fact that they're following me back is cool, considering they don't follow everyone who's following them. [That sentence could use some major editing, no?]

So back to the whole following me thing. Do you think maybe Nick is secretly watching to see what I tweet regarding my desire to work with him? I'd like to think so. In fact, I'm pretty sure that's exactly what's happening. Yup.

And now I'm just a little bit closer...