Back in the day, Mo’Kelly would open up his column on EURWEB.com to
feature young and unestablished writers. For most writers, the hardest part of getting published is just that…getting published. Although anyone can start a blog, demonstrating that one’s writing is of more value than personal requires having someone else publish your work. Will your work stand up to another’s editorial process?
If you can, you will accrue credits of online or print sources featuring your work. The first one is the hardest, but it becomes progressively easier with time and dedication. With that in mind Mo’Kelly wanted to help open the door for other writers. One such writer was…well, see for yourself.
This made my month! Pay it forward Jason, pay it forward.
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From: jsh****@gmail.com
Subject: Thank you
Mr. Mo’Kelly,
I hope all is well sir.
My name is Jason Henry and some years ago you gave me a chance to showcase by talent by writing an article for The Mo’Kelly report about Randy Shannon and the Miami Hurricanes. Since then I’ve spent the majority of my time trying to become a professional journalist, even enrolling as a grad student at the University of Memphis School of Journalism. (I’m enrolled, they’re just waiting for my GRE scores)
Anyway, ever since that column some years ago I’ve had the opportunity to interview athletes, celebs, and politicians. I’m now writing, and getting a little dough on the side, for the Bleacher Report and the West Orlando News.
I’m telling you all of this because I’ll always remember that you gave me a shot way back when and I really appreciate it. I’m not where I want to be yet but I’m close to getting there.
Thanks again sir.
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One response to “From the Mo’Kelly Mailbag – Paying it Foward”
That really warmed my heart, Mo. Thanks so much for sharing that. I am impressed that this young man had the graciousness to come back and show gratitude.