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I Landed a Contract with Discovery!

Discussion in 'Copywriting' started by vgal, May 24, 2008.

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    I just received all of my paperwork to be completed for a new contract I landed, whose parent company is The Discovery Channel! I'm very excited to get started with this job, as the subject matter is one that I have been trying to find a gig writing for.

    We've actually been talking for a few weeks now, but it has just now all come together. I'm thrilled to have been put on this team, and am anxious to help them kick off an amazing premiere! If you're a writer getting frustrated, don't give up... keep pushing ahead, talking to others, learning, and writing - it will pay off!
     
    vgal, May 24, 2008 IP
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  2. jedediahd

    jedediahd Active Member

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    What will you be writing about? Congrats!
     
    jedediahd, May 24, 2008 IP
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    sainshea Peon

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    hey congrats..whats the topic on which you were writing..let me know when u willbe coming on Discovery Channel :D
     
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  4. vgal

    vgal Active Member

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    Hi, thanks. It is for a new channel that they are launching called Planet Green, and will be writing for the website - not scripts and like for the show. They are a wonderful group of people. If you have any interest in friendly, green lifestyles and concerns, check out their site and watch for the premier! :)
     
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    AWESOME! Congrats. So I am going to ask the question that everyone wants answered... How much they paying you =)
     
    Alonski, May 24, 2008 IP
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    jhmattern Illustrious Member

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    Congratulations! :) And those couldn't be truer words. I'm glad to see someone sharing a success story for others here in Web writing. :)
     
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  7. vgal

    vgal Active Member

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    I'm not positive if I can share the answer to that question :p Better to be safe than sorry, and don't have time to go study the NDA again. It's better than some others out there, though.

    Yes, I thought and hope that it may be of some inspiration to someone... :)
     
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    WoW, congrats as you've finally achieved what you're looking for after a long search journey...

    If you didn't mind, can you please PM me the link of the site, as I'm also one of the Eco-Green lover/supporter.

    All the best to your venture, my friend. :)
     
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    Ross L Well-Known Member

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    Congratulations! That is a hell of a scoop.... Uber jealous :D
     
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    Sounds like you're really happy, so congrats!

    Writing about something you have a passion for and getting paid is the ultimate. :D
     
    marketjunction, May 24, 2008 IP
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    peepin2me Well-Known Member

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    Congrats! Way2go!
     
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    Congratulations V-gal!! You go girl!
     
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    congrats,

    do you get to choose your own topics or do they assign you topics?
     
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    vgal Active Member

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    At this point, we aren't in full swing, but still in prep. I'll let you know what I can as it unfolds.
     
    vgal, May 24, 2008 IP
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    congrats hope it works out well for you!! :)
     
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    What a great opportunity vgal!, Sincerest congratulations and best of luck in your new writing facet :)
     
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    vgal Active Member

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    Thanks dday - and Trusted, yes it is wonderful! A sincere thank you.
     
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    Congrats to you! Getting gig doing something you like is awesome! :)
     
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    Thank you latoya. If you're still on when you see this, please shoot me a PM/IM... I have a question for you.
     
    vgal, May 24, 2008 IP
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    Congratulations on the new job! Discovery Channel is pretty much one of the only things I watch on TV nowadays, and I do actually check out the website from time to time.
     
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