Maybe I should try this again...
12 years ago
Just remember; no matter how bad things get... they can always get worse.
I kinda had my head up my ass most of last year trying to go see a girl that I thought I'd be with for a very long time... well... I was wrong, and in that respect, thankfully I didn't have any takers on my writing commissions; this time however... it's a different story...
Ladies and Gentlemen it has been brought to my very immediate attention that I am in dire straights with absolutely no help available. At the moment I'm going to just barely manage to skate by on my monthly truck payment of 151 dollars, and my payment of 143 dollars for the warranty. But that's only if I dip into my savings and my mother comes through on her word to at least help with the payments this month; but I need help. I've put in three applications, soon to be more, more than likely, for jobs; now with as slow as turn around is for applications this day in age I man not get any of them, and I'm not going to do what my father wants and get into a job where I have a very high likely hood of getting killed, which is apparently the only thing he thinks I'm good for.
So what I'm asking for is, if it wouldn't be too much trouble, spread the word around that I'm still taking commissions for my writing, I would very greatly appreciate it because it would start getting some money coming in that I could use to get my bills paid if the orders come in fast enough.
Here's what I'm looking at in the way of bills you you know how much I need to make per month:
150.91 for my truck payment
143.00 for my warranty
100.00 for my insurance
70.00 for my medical bill.
That's 463.91 dollars exactly every month so I'm looking at needing to take on so much work that I'll be doing between ten and twenty commissions per week. Now... I offer a lot of different stuff but I'm going to open up 30 slots for my cheapest item -- Character Bios. Doing the math in your head you've probably already figured out the price is five dollars flat; now I know that sounds like way too much for something so simple but here's what you'll get for your five dollars:
(I'll explain all of these in detail)
1: Standard information
2: Freedom of page layout
3: Picture and a paragraph
4: Laminated hard copy (optional)
5: Extra back story for your character (optional)
6: ID card (optional)
1: Standard Information
This is simple, What's your character's name? How tall are they, how heavy are they? All of this consists of basic information, in this section you'll have name, height, weight, species, gender, anything you want, even if it's dirty.
2: Freedom of page layout
Any particular way you want to have the front face of your bio? I'll do a private video conference with you via skype or a livestream at your request to ensure that you're satisfied that your product is exactly how you want it. Now this includes font, text color, background color, border, almost anything.
3: Picture and a paragraph
You want a picture? No Problem, send me a picture, and I'll include it in the bio, it's always good to have a face with the information. The paragraph will consist of the basic information regarding personality, hobbies, likes/dislikes, anything you want to put in, the only limit to the number of words is how much I can fit on an 8.5x11 sheet of paper.
4: Laminated hard copy
Do you want an actual physical copy of the work? This option will give you a laminated copy of your character's bio as well as the digital copy, the difference being that if you choose the following option, you'll have your back story and your character bio on one sheet of paper instead of two separate files... essentially saving you a lot of work if you intend to print it out and have a hard copy anyway. (note: If ordering with this option, upon notification of completion, I will need your home address or p/o box number to complete contract)
5: Back story
This is entirely up to you; what you want int he pack story that is. This part is my specialty, a brief, detailed story about your character; what made them who they are today, what was it like as they were growing up? I can write in either first or third person, so please be specific.
6: ID Card
Whether you get the digital or hard copy, if you choose to have an ID Card made I will put on it a mug shot of your character using a picture of your choosing, next to it I'll have the basic information that you chose repeated on this card. These are one sided and will be laminated as well, unless you didn't want the hard copy.
So that's it, 5 dollars will get you all of that, and I can personally guarantee that I'll have them done within two days, three at the very most. for hard copy please allow 1-2 weeks for shipping though I'll try to get them out in priority mail. I do have to apologize up front though, I've been in situations where I've done work for someone and not been paid as per the contract, so I require payment upon notification of completion.
Ordering:
Please send me a private note here containing all of the following information in this order:
Name
E-Mail address
Basic Character Information
Page Layout options
Reference link for your characters picture
Additional Character Information
Back Story description (what you want to be told) (please indicate first person or third person)
Any Additional information you think my be worth including (the more I have to work with the better)
I think you all for taking the time to read this, and I sincerely hope that you decide to commission me, because I really want to keep my truck... and show my family that writing is a viable source of income.
Ladies and Gentlemen it has been brought to my very immediate attention that I am in dire straights with absolutely no help available. At the moment I'm going to just barely manage to skate by on my monthly truck payment of 151 dollars, and my payment of 143 dollars for the warranty. But that's only if I dip into my savings and my mother comes through on her word to at least help with the payments this month; but I need help. I've put in three applications, soon to be more, more than likely, for jobs; now with as slow as turn around is for applications this day in age I man not get any of them, and I'm not going to do what my father wants and get into a job where I have a very high likely hood of getting killed, which is apparently the only thing he thinks I'm good for.
So what I'm asking for is, if it wouldn't be too much trouble, spread the word around that I'm still taking commissions for my writing, I would very greatly appreciate it because it would start getting some money coming in that I could use to get my bills paid if the orders come in fast enough.
Here's what I'm looking at in the way of bills you you know how much I need to make per month:
150.91 for my truck payment
143.00 for my warranty
100.00 for my insurance
70.00 for my medical bill.
That's 463.91 dollars exactly every month so I'm looking at needing to take on so much work that I'll be doing between ten and twenty commissions per week. Now... I offer a lot of different stuff but I'm going to open up 30 slots for my cheapest item -- Character Bios. Doing the math in your head you've probably already figured out the price is five dollars flat; now I know that sounds like way too much for something so simple but here's what you'll get for your five dollars:
(I'll explain all of these in detail)
1: Standard information
2: Freedom of page layout
3: Picture and a paragraph
4: Laminated hard copy (optional)
5: Extra back story for your character (optional)
6: ID card (optional)
1: Standard Information
This is simple, What's your character's name? How tall are they, how heavy are they? All of this consists of basic information, in this section you'll have name, height, weight, species, gender, anything you want, even if it's dirty.
2: Freedom of page layout
Any particular way you want to have the front face of your bio? I'll do a private video conference with you via skype or a livestream at your request to ensure that you're satisfied that your product is exactly how you want it. Now this includes font, text color, background color, border, almost anything.
3: Picture and a paragraph
You want a picture? No Problem, send me a picture, and I'll include it in the bio, it's always good to have a face with the information. The paragraph will consist of the basic information regarding personality, hobbies, likes/dislikes, anything you want to put in, the only limit to the number of words is how much I can fit on an 8.5x11 sheet of paper.
4: Laminated hard copy
Do you want an actual physical copy of the work? This option will give you a laminated copy of your character's bio as well as the digital copy, the difference being that if you choose the following option, you'll have your back story and your character bio on one sheet of paper instead of two separate files... essentially saving you a lot of work if you intend to print it out and have a hard copy anyway. (note: If ordering with this option, upon notification of completion, I will need your home address or p/o box number to complete contract)
5: Back story
This is entirely up to you; what you want int he pack story that is. This part is my specialty, a brief, detailed story about your character; what made them who they are today, what was it like as they were growing up? I can write in either first or third person, so please be specific.
6: ID Card
Whether you get the digital or hard copy, if you choose to have an ID Card made I will put on it a mug shot of your character using a picture of your choosing, next to it I'll have the basic information that you chose repeated on this card. These are one sided and will be laminated as well, unless you didn't want the hard copy.
So that's it, 5 dollars will get you all of that, and I can personally guarantee that I'll have them done within two days, three at the very most. for hard copy please allow 1-2 weeks for shipping though I'll try to get them out in priority mail. I do have to apologize up front though, I've been in situations where I've done work for someone and not been paid as per the contract, so I require payment upon notification of completion.
Ordering:
Please send me a private note here containing all of the following information in this order:
Name
E-Mail address
Basic Character Information
Page Layout options
Reference link for your characters picture
Additional Character Information
Back Story description (what you want to be told) (please indicate first person or third person)
Any Additional information you think my be worth including (the more I have to work with the better)
I think you all for taking the time to read this, and I sincerely hope that you decide to commission me, because I really want to keep my truck... and show my family that writing is a viable source of income.
I don't know where you live, but here in Oklahoma City just about any of the restaurants here would hire you as soon as you walked in the door. There are literally over a dozen within walking distance of me that have huge help wanted banners flying in the wind. Everyone works in oil anymore, so the food industry here is hurting bad for workers.
I'm a writer myself, but I also have a Bachelor's Degree in writing, a pay rate based on number of pages or pages fit to a budget, and I get more of my income from the art than the writing. Even then, after doing it for two years, I barely make $100 a month, if that. Your goal is unreasonable. I'd suggest getting a payday advance loan and finding any minimum wage job you can. Once you have a job, then you can worry about getting a better one. If you're any good with computers, there's a temp agency out here that hires for call centers. They make pretty decent pay too.
Hope some of that will help. ^.=.^; Good luck. =3 (I'd help, but... also broke.)