Week 3 Cont'd

I’ve just received my first assignment from Chris Hutchins at The Chronicle which is a relief. Although he had said that he would be sending something through, I had reservations as so often in life people say they’re going to do something and then don’t.

The email:
Good morning Jake
Thank you for replying. Are you free this Wednesday evening? Bath Drama are doing Ayckbourn’s Confusions at The Rondo. It will be a good deal better than some. Just go along to the Rondo and ask for the tickets for the Chronicle reviewer. You will get two. If they don’t give you a programme ask for one and don’t pay. Say you need it to get the names spelt correctly.
Let’s say 200 words but if it is a few more or less don’t worry. Can you get it to us by the end of Thursday? As I say be helpful in your review and remember they are probably regular buyers of the paper. But don’t urge people to go along and see rubbish. You can mention individuals but don’t feel you have to mention everyone. Anyway there isn’t space.
As I say you can claim £20 which you can either claim straight away or you can save them up and do a month’s worth at a time. If you like us and we like you then you are certain to get quite a few. Sorry but it usually takes a week or two for the cash to come through until they learn to recognize your name.
Send your invoice with the name of the play and the date you did it and where to Jackie Chappell here at James Street West.
Good luck
Christopher

Although I’ve written the odd review here and there, I’ve never written one for submission to an actual paper, where actual people will read it and care about what it says. I’m excited about the opportunity and if all goes well, I could be published by this time next week.