By Helen Chang (who actually thought I might not know who Lady Gaga is! Imagine that! – aw)
Have you had a “Bad Romance” a la Lady Gaga – with writing clients?
I have. It’s pretty sick. Not sick as in great (if you’re under 30), but sick as in it sucks (if you’re over 30).
For those of you who don’t know anything about the hottest singer to land on earth since… Miley Cyrus… Britney Spears… J Lo… Madonna…you name it, you can listen to Bad Romance, the Lady’s ear-popping song, while reading this translation for freelance writers (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrO4YZeyl0I):
Freelance writer:
Ya, I’m a freelance writer!
Oh, a great freelance writer!
Want your writing work!
I want your writing job, I’ll take it with glee
I want your project, but don’t expect it for free
I want your work
I want the drama of working long hours
To make a deadline come sun or bad showers
I want your work
(Chorus):
I want your project, I want your sales hook
You and me could write a best-selling book
Freelance writer:
I want to write your book and be a James Joyce,
Want to reach your target audience, using your voice
I want your work
Roma roma-ma
GaGa Oh la-la
Want your writing work!
When you’re desperate for clients, it’s easy to get into bed with bad clients – clients with bad personalities, bad messages, bad work ethics or bad pay. Been there, done that. They’re not worth it.
Now, I only accept sick (as in great) clients, because I insist on having sick (as in great) romances. I have found that when you’re ready for Great Writing Romances, the perfect clients appear.
Helen Kaiao Chang is a ghostwriter, editor and journalist, specializing in business and motivational topics. She may be reached at www.ghostwriter-needed.com.
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Photo from Lady Gaga’s official site: http://www.ladygaga.com
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Haha! That was awesome!
.-= Meg´s last blog ..Fantasy University Preview =-.
Anyone wanna form a band with me?
GaGa Ooh La La
Rama Roma ma….
Helen : )
.-= Helen Chang´s last blog ..Jan 14, Freelance Ghostwriters at Your Service =-.
Hey, Helen,
What a riot! Gosh. You need to sing this and put it on Youtube like Grayson – isn’t that his name – did. Who knows…you too could end up on Ellen.
.-= Suzanne Lieurance´s last blog ..Writing the Middle Grade Novel: From Start to Finish – Part 3 =-.
I’ll make sure she reads this comment! Great idea.
LOL…Great creative post! I love Lady Gaga because she’s so creative and free spirited! And, she seems to be authentic and enjoys being herself.
.-= Rebecca´s last blog ..Cure Writer’s Block by Paying Attention to Your Surroundings =-.
I was surprised how much I like her – and she does seem to be having fun!
You made my day–brilliant-LOL!!!
P.S. As a Baby Boomer, I appreciate all translations.
.-= Cathy Miller´s last blog ..Is it Medical Ghostwriting or Fraud? =-.
yeah, me too.
Helen, I heart you.
Ohmygosh, Helen, I thought I was going to have coffee coming out my nose this morning! You are brilliant, girl
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Helen can do that to you.