Loved this as always! I got my blue tick by applying as a journalist and they let me straight through to the IG equivalent of the VIP lounge (so weird how inconsistent they were with that…). I wanted it for similar reasons - I was recently freelance (at the time) and felt like I needed the extra armour to be taken seriously. That much-coveted blue tick I wanted so badly means nothing now they’re for sale.
Gillian, I absolutely love everything you write and re-read every single article! I have no words to describe what pure enjoyment reading your words bring to my week.
“If you are new to writing, then keep going. Establish yourself.” - also, I really needed this. I’m new to writing and enjoy it very much, but it’s so difficult to know if what you do is good enough or appreciated. I will go on and hopefully one day, like you, I’ll get that fulfilment. 🫶
This comment made my day, Anna, thank you so much. And while I am no expert (although I guess it's my job?!), writing is, much like the cello or archery, just practice. Keep going.
Thank you, Gillian, for writing and sharing this! How exactly what I needed to read this morning as I sit at my desk without too much procrastination, wanting to, intending to, create, delve, shape, etc., my own creative endeavours. I feel much uplifted!
Loved this as always! I got my blue tick by applying as a journalist and they let me straight through to the IG equivalent of the VIP lounge (so weird how inconsistent they were with that…). I wanted it for similar reasons - I was recently freelance (at the time) and felt like I needed the extra armour to be taken seriously. That much-coveted blue tick I wanted so badly means nothing now they’re for sale.
I definitely think they're really helpful for journalists! I just couldn't stomach paying Zuck any longer!
Oh definitely! If I was paying for mine I wouldn't want it either
I do wish there was a donate option. I can't afford a whole 50. But I can afford a tener now and then.
I've noticed some newsletters have added 'tip jars' - links to accounts where people can donate. Mostly Americans of course 😉
we are 'tippers' .
Gillian, I absolutely love everything you write and re-read every single article! I have no words to describe what pure enjoyment reading your words bring to my week.
“If you are new to writing, then keep going. Establish yourself.” - also, I really needed this. I’m new to writing and enjoy it very much, but it’s so difficult to know if what you do is good enough or appreciated. I will go on and hopefully one day, like you, I’ll get that fulfilment. 🫶
This comment made my day, Anna, thank you so much. And while I am no expert (although I guess it's my job?!), writing is, much like the cello or archery, just practice. Keep going.
Thank you, Gillian, for writing and sharing this! How exactly what I needed to read this morning as I sit at my desk without too much procrastination, wanting to, intending to, create, delve, shape, etc., my own creative endeavours. I feel much uplifted!
Fantastic! And thank you for reading x