A friend is having an fart exhibit in the beginning of December and want me to perform a slam poetry piece at the opening
 

Just wanted to inform you all that I've agreed to commit social suicide

You’ll do great bro, record it

Will do! It'll be in Norwegian though.

I'm starting to see where and how one can get a side income from this though. I want to get into open mics once shit opens up again, the opening in December will be my first time performing my own shit in front of people, so that'll be interesting for sure.

Once that is settled over the course of a year and skills have developed further, I can create a webpage stating: "Want a personal slam poetry piece (wedding/art openings/business/bachelor party/funeral/etc.) to be performed or written for you?

Rates are as such:

Micro-poem: 5$ a piece (or 10 for 30$)
Poem (medium length, 10 lines max): 30$
Written slam poetry piece: 50$
Performed: 150$ (+ travel & accomodation)
Changes: Anything you like to change? Free the first 2 times. After that: 5$ per edited line or couplet. (Pro-tip if anyone would want to try out the same thing: make a slightly visible error but something the customer can see, CLIENTS in graphic design LOVE to think they know better and change things regardless how perfect it is. They make errors on the reg so the customer feel satisfied with themselves and the work is exactly how they want it but in reality you was just waiting to finish it up, lol. If they don't say anything you simply change 1 thing/grammatical error/whatever mistake you made and the customer will think you care extra about them and can built a great working relationship with them that way)

I don't know, something like that. But it could be a good side income along with videos etc. showing my work and style.

Got to truly excel in order for something like this to work out, but it might be a great long term goal to make for myself if I want to pursue this further after the opening and I find attending open mics/slam poetry events as fun. All of this is just what I came up with now and may have to be changed, and not start at rates that high.

Change this mans name to: Walls of Text

@Inno

I could always go for 4 posts in succession like other people on here if that is preferred. (I won't) Change my name and see me back in 6-12 months like I've done in the past you absolute shitstank of a person. Just block me, skim through it or scroll past like an individual that doesn't expect others to make the world perfect for them. Y'all know I won't change by now, so either gimme the boot or put up with it. Do the middle ground and I'll make the decision for you

Damn bro chillllll it was just a joke


Anyways, regarding your op - I hope you feel better. Being sick sucks

Awesome buddy. Looking forward to the video.

A tired and old one at that, unfortunately

@Zuch: I didn't say I'd share it, and I definitely won't because it'll be in Norwegian and y'all devious bastards will use it a source for humor, lol But ye, it'll be interesting to see how it goes, can update the thread of how it went and perhaps a pic of me performing the thing so you'll at least see I wasn't lying about it

try not to be disheartened if (when) nothing comes of the slam poetry.

otherwise, good luck.

Eng can’t even be supportive of something he’d put in his top 5 life experiences

Just eat a bullet and get it over with

I won't! I wouldn't have been writing verses on/off for 15 years if I didn't do it for the love. The other stuff are just bonus things that are fun to play around in my head and costs next to nothing to attempt. I agree with your logic on this matter, appreciate your words.

The poetry slam community in Norway is pretty small (compared to other countries/cities) so just getting into it will make it possible for me to network/learn further as they're a pretty supportive bunch (from what I've heard). I live life for the experiences, not the $. It just makes it more interesting with a carrot at the end of the stick once you've reached a certain point I guess. I like making goals with steps for myself. And I can't lose what I don't have, or need when it comes down to it, anyways. At "worst" I'll write stuff and only post here or other places, which I'm completely cool with as well.

The art exhibit and poetry slam opening is happening tho, they're doing groups of 20 at a time.

This is dope. I want to peep. At least put the english text somewhere, or even better. Make a second video and do it in english for us.

I'll consider it @White Earl. But that's also because it's a challenge to write a piece that can be read in two languages, and getting feedback on what I should focus on first (not pertaining to accent) would be extremely valuable

Makes sense

who even ranks life experiences?! yours must be severely unfulfilled.

idk how often you tell others to off themselves but you might consider why youre so casually quick to.

good perspective to have, objective.

Obj been doing slam poetry forever tho

What makes you think he’d stop because it isn’t a mainline into immediate success

Thanks! I give cred to the way you go about this btw, and I agree with your points/stance/questions you've put forth. Idk why people be challenging you on this for giving solid advice and being realistic about it tho, haha

Appreciate everyone for the support and believing in me. Did NOT expect!

nobody listens. everyone speaks.

noise.

I write poems
I can help you win

It isn't a tournament and I prefer to always write my own stuff regardless of context, but thanks for offering help. Stay up