Your Dad learns that the wife of a co-worker works in the personnel office of a publishing house. Local Newspaper School Newspaper Co-worker's Wife Editor Local newspaper doesn't reply. School newspaper invites you to submit an editorial. She informs you her company has no openings, but she knows of a big company that does. The magazine only hires college students try again in a few months.
School paper publishes editorial.
You begin to be published regularly. You are also introduced to students in the writing club. You apply at the big company, using your letter of recommendation and writting samples. You ask to meet for an informational interview. Writing club members Interviewer at BIG company They invite you to join and submit stories to their publication.