The rush of the job...

Entering into a new project can be daunting for the most experienced of journalist never mind a newbie like myself. I have decided to write a series of articles based around a topic that I am passionate about and am quite knowledgeable in as well - Symphonic Metal.

Yes this is a genre that exists, if you don't believe me, even The Guardian recognises it - there are articles if you look hard enough :) It blends the heavy sounds of Metal music with the Orchestral arrangements that give the music some oomph as well as the Operatic vocals you would expect in the most advanced opera. Who invented this genre? Well no other than Finnish Metal gods Nightwish!

Metal is my heart and soul.

Anyway - I decided to write a few articles based around this genre and I spent most of the day emailing about 8 different people regarding quotes, publications etc. My heart literally skipped a beat what one of my sources said yeah sure... call me on Monday. I stared at the email for about half an hour and was so excited! I can see why people love the atmosphere of this job.

Still working on the deadline for my pending preview...I have nearly written a first draft though so that's going well...I have a love hate relationship with deadlines...I know they are there to help and if time is closing in it makes me have the determination to finish it on time, but I sometimes like to take my time on deadlines knowing that I sometimes write better when I am not forced to...

Anyway I am learning new skills, how to work to deadlines, how to interview people and how to approach celebrities and people whom I admire more than anything and ask for a few minutes of their time so I can do something I love by writing the article in the first place but promote them at the same time. Influencing others and proving to myself that I can succeed in this business is a real buzz!!

Victoria V.L. Walker