The title does not even make sense does it?
Today I have so many plans for the blog because I am so convinced that it is helping people and I know it’s helping me that I feel like I should do more to expand the empire of TheDepressedMoose
I have been super busy today creating a new account on Facebook, a new dedicated email address (thedepressedmoose@hotmail.com) being more active on the Twitter account and trying to promote the Facebook page that I am driving people mad – but I don’t care 🙂
Yesterday I received an email from people at the Mind Charity who want to use my open letter to depression post on their blog which is just amazing from my perspective. Doesn’t matter that it was me who submitted it in the first place does it? They still could have ignored my email instead I got this as a reply
Hi Garry,
That’s amazing, thank you so much for sending it in – what a different way of looking at something as horrible as depression, I think a lot of people will find this really inspiring.
We’ll definitely put this on the website – we have a couple of Olympicy ones for next week but I’ll email you when we have a slot.
Thanks again,
Rebecca Peters
Digital Officer
Direct Line: xxxxxxxx
Mind
15-19 Broadway, Stratford, London E15 4BQ
t: 020 8519 2122
w: www.mind.org.uk
So naturally that is now plastered all over Facebook because it is a big deal to me. I am not aware of the numbers of potential readers who may see this but the Mind twitter account has nearly 30k followers so I am hoping they plug the blog address as well to get more people coming my way! who knows maybe the donate button I added might be utilized (its on the sidebar for those who asked) 🙂
It has got me thinking though as to what can I do now to try and turn my crusade into a way of life and then a career. It has been suggested to me that I should try made hand at writing a book about depression from the perspective of a real person and not from an expert with their own self help tips and regurgitated information on the symptoms but how would I start? Anyone read Adrian Mole back in the 80s? Maybe a diary style book like this would work using posts from my blog?
I have always liked the idea of writing a book based on my boring life but in all seriousness who would read it? But then who would have thought nearly 5000 people have read this blog so there is some form of comfort for me there providing they all buy the book LOL
I could even tap into my past sexual adventures to tap into the “mummy porn” genre that now exists and believe me I could make readers of 50 shades books blush! And write better!
Maybe some of us bloggers get all write one together with the profits being shared 70-30 in my favour – this can be negotiated of course.
So the blank mind is a cause for concern because I do not know where to go from here! suggestions please people!
congrats on the letter and being famous and all, Never forget us little people 😆
You are one busy moose!
LikeLike
ha ha as if I could forget you as I will be expecting you lot to buy any book i write 😀
LikeLike
Blahahaha…the truth of our friendship is exposed! 😉
LikeLike
ha ha damn showed my cards too early 😀
LikeLike
That’s fantastic, congratulations. And good on you for wanting to make a career out of helping people with their mental health.
LikeLike
Thank you so much! your blog was on the first I followed so thank you for inspiring me!
LikeLike
Ooo, I didn’t realise that. You’re very welcome. I’ll remember that when you’re famous and brag about it 🙂
Have you thought about pitching some of your stuff to the general media? Some of the newspaper blogs maybe? You’d get some great coverage for the cause if you got on some of those.
LikeLike
I wouldnt even know where or how to start with that!
LikeLike
I’m not entirely sure myself; but I know a couple of people who’ve done it, about other things, and I think they looked up who edited the one they wanted to be on and then emailed them with their ideas for a post. Then if they like it they ask you to do the piece and submit it.
LikeLike
Congrats!! That is amazing! Looking forward to seeing you explode in popularity 😉
Forgive us for not following you on Facebook, we aren’t quite ready for that “non-anonymous” aspect of life yet. Maybe someday!
LikeLike
you dont need to follow me on facebook you follow me here! i like the maybe someday option though it gives you a target!
LikeLike
Targets are good 🙂
LikeLike
only if they achievable ones 🙂
LikeLike
Haha. True. The other ones are just frustrating….no frustration for The Moose or us!! Happy times!
LikeLike
ha that is what i am in the process of doing, finishing of an ebook in the form of my blog…go for it!
LikeLike
so your the person I will be coming to for advice!
LikeLike
possibly, i have gotten help too, so i may be able to pass along the name of the person who has been helping me, but i would have to ask first.. are you planning a kindle book?
LikeLike
i have no idea LOL
LikeLike
Well Kindle you can self publish, you make 70% of the profits, it walks you step by step through the process, when i get stuck i just ask someone else who has done it. another blogger has taken my book (to be) and is kindly editing it for me as a gift. i am blown away but all her help
LikeLike
that is an incredible gesture! well done you for being brave enough to do it!
LikeLike
thank you! i had to work through “the what if it fails” scenario in my mind, i decided that if it fails, it fails, i didn’t because i tried! i am also in the process of working on my second one, first one not out yet..a book of poetry. go for it! you are a great writer and you just might be surprised how many people would be interested!
LikeLike
i was thinking about using posts from this blog what you think?
LikeLike
i think it is a great idea. down to earth, honest, real life,raw, i think people will go for that over therapy books. we know what we are talking about because we live it. and as you said, look how popular your blog is?!
LikeLike
thank you this has really helped me!
LikeLike
great!! and you’re welcome!
LikeLike
oh and don’t let fear of failure stop you!
LikeLike
Way to go Garry! The publishing world is wide open for real people now so I vote you take your idea and run with it…..
Yeah. Well done you 🙂
PS when I win the lottery I’m going to quit my job, move to a Scottish Island and become a ‘writer’. Until then, you have no compettion (To avoid confusion that was A Joke) xx
LikeLike
glad you like the idea as your going to be my sounding board! (I may have forgot to tell you this!)
LikeLike
Is this a paid post? 😉
LikeLike
yes the rate is £0 an hour and a free hug
LikeLike
I was going to put WeeGee: will work for hugs but it sounded so very wrong!!
LikeLike
it fits into my budget LOL
LikeLike
Fits my needs for hugs too. We have a deal!
LikeLike
There is actually a project of a number of bloggers working to produce a book at the moment. Eileen at …But She’s Crazy would be the person to talk to. Here’s the link from her call for submissions http://butshescrazy.com/book-project-cfs/ I’m sure she would love to hear from you.
LikeLike
thank you will look this up!
LikeLike
Sheeesh! Can us mere mortals still read your blog without paying hommage 🙂
Well done O Great Letter writer. 🙂
LikeLike
ha ha thanks Roly
LikeLike
Reblogged this on Comedy in Crisis and commented:
Feeling down? Pay my friend a visit and read Open letter to depression
LikeLike
Go Garry!!
LikeLike
go where? I just got here and your sending me away? 🙂
LikeLike
Dear Garry,
Yay!
Vibrate away!!!
🙂
Lis
LikeLike
My mind is always blank. I cover that little known fact with depression. LOL Okay, bad joke. I would love to see you write a sitcom!! Whatever you do, I know you’ll do it well, Garry.
PS-name change so I can remain anonymously happy in my little closet. 🙂
LikeLike
ooooh my another idea to struggle with lol
LikeLike