guess what? I've got great news!
what is it?
well, you know how I've been working at the Economist as a proof-reader, right?
yes.
well, the editor-in-chief heard that I had experience as an editor at another magadize and asked me if I was interested in becoming an assistant editor for him.
really? That's fantastic! Will you get a chance to do any writing?
she said that the columnist for the literary criticism column would be going on pregnancy leave soon and that I could be in charge of the column until she came back.
wow! That's really great news. How often does the magazine come out?
it's a monthly magazine, but my column will be shared with another columnist so my articles will be due fortnightly.
are you looking forward to doing more editing work?
yes, but I'm even more excited about getting my thoughts published again!
do you have any order forms here so that I can get a subscription to the magazine?
I don't have any with me, but I think I could manage to bring a free copy home for you.
I'm really looking forward to reading your column.
me, too. Do you want to go out to celebrate my good news?
sure, where would you like to go?
perhaps we could go to the library festival that's going on at the local bookshop.