Are you up for a start?

Yesterday I was invited to a startup, only it isn’t one and the name of the organisation is UpStart!

Confused yet?

It is really simple.

UpStart is a non-profit arts collective which aims to put creativity at the centre of public consciousness during the Irish General Election Campaign in 2011.

On Tuesday six of us, six bloggers, came answering the call. Three were missing in action but we were told they will join soon.

Basically we were invited to form a fleet. And what a formidable fleet that was! It was as engaging as watching the beginning of a revolution. We were going to be brothers in arms; Uniting under the same flag; Fighting for the cause of creativity. We were Soldiers of Art.

Private L.A Speedwing?

Yes Sir!

What can you bring to this batallion, soldier?

Although slightly intimidated at first, I explained how I could contribute to win this battle and at the end of it, I can proudly say that I was part of the rank and file.

My mission: promote literature. Write every day for the Upstart blog and get as many writers interviews as I can.

My weapons: One computer. One brain.

Time constraint: Ten days.

So here is my pledge of allegiance:

I, Laura A Speedwing will honor, protect and serve the interests of the writers of this country in the best way I can.” (That is if they answer my call.)

Salute.

At ease Soldier!

Phew.

I said: “At ease, it doesn’t mean rest! You have work to do. Those writers await you. Sling your weapons and off you go!”

Sir! Yes, Sir!

I hope you will like it.

Kind Regards

L.A Speedwing.