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Ideas From Outside

One of the things you should really take into account the next time you’re having issues with a project or paper you’re working on is how directly related the information you’re seeking is to the topic at hand. Oftentimes we, as students, try to very clearly focus on the topic at hand. Sometimes we go too far in our one-minded, single-focus attempt to “write” a paper. There is a useful analogy (and, for another “A” word, it’s analogue): the library. I’m fairly young, but one of the complaints I hear from many people much older than I about student writing … Continue reading →

Why Multi-Tasking While Writing Doesn’t Work

I am a multi-tasker. I can rarely focus on just one thing. In fact, I sometimes come up with strange ways to accomplish things. For instance, on a cleaning day I might read one chapter of a book, clean a room, read another chapter and then clean another room. Others might choose to do all their cleaning at one time and then sit down to read a book. Not me, I have to always be switching back and forth between things. So this has carried into my work as a writer and let me tell you, I am finding more … Continue reading →

Do You Have Questions About Freelance Writing?

One popular option for home-based work is freelance writing. When I first considered working as a freelance writer last year, a few thoughts passed through my head. I wondered if I was qualified to be a freelance writer, I wondered whether I would be able to earn any money doing freelance writing, and I also wondered whether I would be able to find any work. Fortunately, I was able to find positive answers to all of those questions within the first few weeks of starting my freelance writing business. If you are thinking about working as a freelance writer, you … Continue reading →

Fresh Ideas for Writing Topics

If you are a freelance writer or blogger, then you know that coming up with new ideas and topics on a regular basis can be difficult. This is especially true if you write for someone on a regular basis. Personal experience can definitely be helpful but readers can quickly lose interest. There are times when you will need to think outside the box. One of the ways that I come up with fresh ideas for writing topics is by watching television and reading. Let me first address the issue with reading. That is pretty self-evident, why reading could give you … Continue reading →

Unique Pumpkin Decorating Ideas

If you thought those Mr. Potato Head pumpkin decoration sets were a clever way to get out of gutting a gourd while still making it look festive, then you probably don’t have a neighbor who’s into making junk-o’-lanterns. There’s a home located next to the building where my daughter attends cooking class that is lined with pumpkins decorated with, well… junk. Wing nuts, rubber from old tires, window latches, wood from old fences, curtain ties, tacks, screws, springs, hinges, you name it and the homeowner has attached it to his pumpkins to create these amazing junk-o-lanterns. It took me a … Continue reading →

New Blogger Introduction

Greetings everyone! I wanted to take a moment and introduce myself. My name is Elizabeth Kane. I am a new blogger in the area of Marriage. Previously I was writing in the category of Single Parenting. I am thirty-years-old, I have two children, a daughter who is four-years-old and in preschool and a stepson who is almost eleven –years old and in the fifth grade. We all reside in Southern California, where I moved to from Arizona in 1994.I was recently remarried in April of two thousand six to a wonderful man who was my neighbor! I have a good … Continue reading →

Organization Tips for the Freelance Writer

I have been working as a freelance writer for over two years now. My work is a web content writer and a professional blogger. Along the way I have learned several ways to stay organized that I would like to share. I use a file folder system which enables me to locate what I need quickly. One of those folders is labeled “Work Receipts.” Anytime I purchase something that is used for my work (computer paper, pens, books, etc.) I put the receipt in this folder. If I purchase several items and only a couple of them are related to … Continue reading →

Be a Cheerleader to Other Writers

In many markets there is a lot of competition…but should that be the case amongst writers? Are writers supposed to encourage one another or is it every man for himself? When you think about the business world, not too many of them are quick to boost up another. For instance, if you own a plumbing business it is not likely you will tell your customers about how great the other plumbing business across town is. That would be foolish. So does the same apply to writing? Not necessarily. It can be tricky when it comes to writing. You want others … Continue reading →

Summer Home Businesses for Teens

Well the days are winding down and pretty soon children will be on summer vacation. If you have teenagers like I do, you know that the job market hasn’t been very good so it may be a challenge to find a job for the summer. My 17-year-old has been looking for a job since December. He has landed one interview but didn’t get the job. Times are difficult out there so teens may need to get a bit creative. So here are some ideas for summer home businesses for teens. Remember that with any home business, it will also require … Continue reading →

Generating Buzz For Your Freelance Business

If you are a freelance writer, one great way to promote yourself is by writing a “buzz piece”. Whether you have never heard of a “buzz piece”, or you have heard of them but have not written yours yet, it is important that you learn how a good “buzz piece” can help your freelance writing business. Here are some basics to get you started. The first thing that you should know about writing a “buzz piece” is of course what a “buzz piece” is. Simply stated, a “buzz piece” is an informational piece that you write about a topic that … Continue reading →