The Edinburgh Fringe can be tough... particularly if your job is to try and thrust bits of paper into the hands of people walking by. Even worse when it's raining. We thought we'd help out one tired but still enthusiastic flyerer by giving her some space here on the warm and dry internet to reach some extra people. Here is her story...

OK, picture the scene. It's 9.30pm on a busy Saturday in one of the most popular restaurants in Cheltenham. The jazz is playing, the cocktails are flowing and everyone's having a fantastic evening. Cut to the kitchens, specifically the pastry section, where you'll find a confused human, on the border of sobbing after being called 'fucking useless' by the sous chef for running out of macaroons, regardless of having made a huge batch that afternoon. That's me by the way, the confused human. Not having a fantastic time, Hi!

So, how did I get here? I got here through my love of the Fringe and a wonderful human / guy called Barry Ferns (formerly Lionel Richie - don't ask, it's the Fringe).

Thanks to his generous offer of a job as a part of his marketing team, I left my home and my cat for a month and, taking my umbrella and my laptop, headed up to probably the rainiest place on Earth. I've had the help of my grandparents, who wanted to make sure I wasn't about to become a victim of kidnap. The very opposite in fact.

I've now been doing this flyering and promoting lark for a while and I'm still really enjoying it which is definitely a bonus, considering the perpetual rain Edinburgh gets.

Being on the streets a lot, I have learnt to always take a coat with you. Always. No matter how tantalisingly sunny it looks outside, take one anyway. You'll regret it otherwise, as I found out today. Edinburgh is a fantastic city but you can easily go through all four seasons in about an hour, usually less. It's probably best to take a sunhat with you too. You know, just in case.

I have also learnt the importance of pitching the show to the right target audience. Having a room full of heckling stag and hen parties isn't a nice experience for anyone. Least of all them, when they wake up the next morning to realise they a) have a massive hangover and b) they probably managed to piss off at least one person in the crowd. Usually the comedian.

It's also been great to meet so many different new people, some visitors but usually fellow flyerers who are soaked to the skin, thanks to the unrelenting Scottish weather. They have some great stories and some great shows. If you see them, please say hello or give them a hug.

I've also loved seeing the amount of shows available and the variety they offer, there is literally something here for everyone. Even those who have no sense of humour - imagine that! I tried to give a flyer to a group of older ladies and gentlemen earlier today, who told me quite cheerfully that they were off to see a show about Hitler. Only at the Fringe!

And I wouldn't be doing my job if I didn't say "don't forget The Barry Experience, which is on every night except Tuesdays. It's worth watching so that you too can find your 'inner Barry'. Free badges also available. It's also on the Free Fringe at Espionage, venue 185 at 8:45pm. See you there."