When I graduated from college way back when eager for a teaching job, I continually ran into the age old problem-no experience. In order to get some, I took an incredibly low-paying job without insurance teaching pre-school only to find out when I was interviewing at public schools that that wasn't considered experience. You can't win. Where exactly can you get the experience if there isn't anyone out there who is willing to give you an opportunity.
Now eventually I was able to find the Superintendent who was willing to give me a chance. Never mind that it wasn't the most desirable area in the world and they were in the middle of a nasty strike, but it was an opportunity and I jumped at the chance even if the salary was small. At least I had health insurance and a job. Here I am years later with a boat load of experience as an educator, but none as a writer. So what is an inexperienced, hard-working, creative writer to do? I'll let you know when I find out.
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