"The days here are pretty varied, so it's hard to describe a typical day. I was really excited to get started, and was assigned a mentor to train me in all the ins and outs of the business and the types of writing I'd be doing." But I was told later once I was hired that it was my rhyme and meter skills and sense of structure that had landed me the job. "My grandmother didn't want me to get my hopes up and told me not to be too disappointed if I didn't get the job - she was sure lots of people applied for a job like this. People commented on the pieces of writing I'd sent in, and I guess wanted to make sure I'd fit in personality-wise. "After a few weeks, I heard back from Hallmark and was flown in for a day of interviews, meeting with several writers and editors. But the intent is the same - can you write something clever or emotional, can you rhyme and meter? Today, of course, the process is all digital. Back then, it was an actual physical portfolio I had to type out and send through the mail. "After I applied, I was sent a set of exercises to complete to see if I had some potential as a greeting card writer. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.
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