So, hi. Nice to see you again. I know, it’s been a while hasn’t it? How’re you?
I am just about okay, thanks for asking. Well not really but let’s have a bit of good news. I have had letters in the last couple of Viz Magazines. I am stupidly excited about this, I have read the Viz Magazine on and off pretty much since about a year after it started.
I actually went to the same school* as the Donald brothers who started it, I didn’t know them at the time but it explains an awful lot about how I turned out. Anyway I decided to send some bits in after chatting to a few online comedy friends who are regularly featured in the august journal.
And I got one in!
And I did the following month!
No I don’t get paid for it, yes I have had work on radio and TV etc etc. This is part of me building my confidence back up and realising that I am funny and I can do more.
My ADHD diagnosis and depression had pretty much stopped me writing although I was still full of ideas. I just need to be able to:
A) Focus
2) Motivate myself
And some other funny third thing.
I have always believed, deep down that I am a hack and that no one really likes my stuff, which is why I have always struggled with online comedy. You do a joke on a stage, or make a great scene in live improv and you instantly know.
When you post something on the internet there is often almost no feedback. What does this mean? I dunno, but I am happy about Viz at least.
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*Heaton Manor Fact Fans
EDIT: I got another one in!
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