Since no one is hiring junior writers, how about someone take me on as a freelancer or intern?

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OP, if youre getting the interviews, ur book is prolly fine.

How are your interviewing/ppl skills?
Id focus more on that. Im hoping u dont come off as thirsty/desperate-sounding in the interviews as u do here. Its ok to feel desperate, but mix in some self-belief too.

Anyway, keep going at it, n fuk it son, make a job happen. Succeed dammit

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Bro I'm telling you - there are better ways to do this...

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I’m not here to argue just get a lead or 2, which I don’t see as so criminal.

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Portfolio?

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Is your agency hiring?

I know you say that its hard with all these unposted jobs and im not gonna lie, IT IS.

The thing thats worked for me is more than to ask for a job or feedback on my portfolio, I connect with people at all levels at the places ive like to work in. Create a relationship, that way when they do have a position youll be in mind.

Its playing the long game, sure, but it cant hurt.

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Maybe your book isn't good enough.

What kind of feedback are you getting on it?.

Are you asking for feedback or just asking "are you hiring?"
Sometimes asking for feedback is a better way into the hiring conversation. It's not a closed question. It's open and allows for conversation, following up, and rapport building.

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Email CD’s directly offering up your services.

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Post your book?

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