Friday, July 04, 2008

BBC Writers' Academy - not this year

Got my rejection email for the 2008 BBC Writers' Academy. Can't say it was a great surprise, as I'm just starting to make an impression with the BBC. Still, there's always next year. What I most need to do now is get some commissions, prove myself as a credible candidate. Commiserations to other scribes and bloggers who haven't gotten the news they wanted today, and congratulation to those selected.

5 comments:

Adrian said...

Sorry to hear that. And commiserations to the others who did not get through – look on the bright side though you were in a position to apply for the Academy which puts you ahead of most of us wanabes. Better luck next year when hopefully I too will be able to put my hat into the ring.

missread said...

Sorry to hear that David - I know how good you'd be for the scheme - but glad you have a strategy!

Grant said...

Sorry to hear you didn't get in. I got the rejection e-mail today as well. I feel oddly empowered, like someone who tried to run the marathon, didn't win the race, but still finished in the end - and is now fitter.

Janice Okoh said...

It's a shame as I was rooting for you. I agree with you and think raising your writing profile a little bit more is the right way to go.

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