Raven1

@Raven1 (577)

Australia • Age 44

Joined myLot 15 years ago

I earn a full time income writing from home. It's easier than you think!

ravens-writing.blogspot.com

Raven1's Discussions

International Writers Wanted for Paying Market

Raven1 @Raven1 (577) • Australia 5 Aug 09

If you're looking for a way to earn some British pounds into your PayPal account, then Work-Online are looking for you. They don't mind if you're an international writer, but you should have a fairly good grasp of writing in...

freelance market

international writers

work online

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Did You Know that Having Debt is a SIN?

Raven1 @Raven1 (577) • Australia 2 Jun 09

I worked at a large bank for a long time. I saw so many people struggling under mountains of debt without really knowing what they were doing with their money. They had no financial control at all. Then I left the bank to...

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Frugal Living Does Not Mean Miserly

Raven1 @Raven1 (577) • Australia 23 May 09

I'm always surprised how many people believe that 'frugal' means living like a pauper and never spending anything. This is NOT being frugal. It's being a miser. The point of being frugal is considering what you spend your money...

frugal living

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Freelance Writing Job to Avoid - Content Gurus

Raven1 @Raven1 (577) • Australia 13 May 09

Hi all, One of the readers on my blog emailed me and asked me to investigate a freelance site called "Content Gurus". He wanted to apply to be a writer there. The research I did showed me that this site offers to pay $2.50...

content gurus

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Growing Vegetables to Save Money

Raven1 @Raven1 (577) • Australia 28 Apr 09

Does anyone else grow vegetables and fruit in their gardens? I have almost all the fruit and vegetables I need to feed my daughter and I all year round. My grocery bill is so low that I only need to buy the basics (like rice,...

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I was just ABUSED by a so-called 'writing-guru'!!

Raven1 @Raven1 (577) • Australia 10 Apr 09

Oh my! I'm horrified! I just received an email threatening me and calling me all sorts of awful names from a so-called writing-guru. I've been subscribed to the EasyWaytoWrite for about a year now and I even signed up to this...

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New Paid to Post Site

Raven1 @Raven1 (577) • Australia 9 Apr 09

There's another paid to post site open and looking for new members. They'll pay up to 7 cents per post with payouts twice a month (on the 1st and 15th of the month). Great topics like art, beauty, sport, skin care, making...

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Associated Content STEALS Your Copyright

Raven1 @Raven1 (577) • Australia 15 Mar 09

For all you people who love Associated Content - did you know that the moment you submit your work to Associated Content they OWN your words? They state it clearly in their terms and conditions that the moment they accept your...

associated content

freelance writing

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I Bought a House for $5

Raven1 @Raven1 (577) • Australia 13 Mar 09

I can't believe it! I just bought a house for $5. There are tenants still in the house but the owner owed $200 in back-taxes that I have to pay at closing. So in total it's going to cost me $205 for a house that will earn me $400...

financial independence

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Do You Really Understand What Financial Independence is?

Raven1 @Raven1 (577) • Australia 18 Feb 09

I've read a lot of posts in this section and from what I can tell, everyone has different ideas about what financial independence really is. To me - financial independence is the freedom not to have to work if I don't want to....

financial independence

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ClickNMakeMoney.com

Raven1 @Raven1 (577) • Australia 15 Feb 09

One of my freelance writing clients asked me to research and write a really positive review about a scam site. He wanted to try and get a heap of desperate people to buy a scam product so he could make some quick money for...

clicknmakemoney scam

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German Shepherds - Avoid Bloat Problems

Raven1 @Raven1 (577) • Australia 1 Feb 09

All German Shepherds have a risk of getting 'gastric digestive volvolus' or BLOAT. This is where their stomach can twist around and close off their oesophagus and their bowel so no gasses can escape from the stomach. The stomach...

german shepherds

Creating multiple types of freelance income

Raven1 @Raven1 (577) • Australia 29 Jan 09

When I was first learning to build my freelance business I had a mentor who taught me what she did and how she did it. One of the first things she ever taught me was the value of having several types of income coming into your...

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Why are there so many false freelance "experts" on MyLot?

Raven1 @Raven1 (577) • Australia 25 Jan 09

I read a lot of blogs, articles, networking sites and freelance job-boards looking for ways to expand and improve my freelance writing business. I already earn a full time income, but if I think I can improve my situation even...

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6 people

Coping with being a single parent

Raven1 @Raven1 (577) • Australia 22 Jan 09

I have one gorgeous, talented, bright 4 year old daughter and I'm very proud of everything she does. But sometimes I find it so hard to do this all on my own. I work full time as a freelance writer, working from home so I can...

parenting

single parents

sole parent

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Growing your own food

Raven1 @Raven1 (577) • Australia 19 Jan 09

It never fails to surprise me how few people grow their own fruit and vegetables. It's not only ridiculously easy, it can save you SO much money and it's healthier for you at the same time. Does anyone else here grow their own...

fruit

growing food

vegetable gardens

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Full Time Income From Writing at Home

Raven1 @Raven1 (577) • Australia 17 Jan 09

Does anyone else here earn a full time income from their writing? I've been doing this for 6 years and I love it. I've created a blog that shows you step by step exactly how to generate a full time income doing only the things...

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$1,000 a Week Freelance Writing at Home

Raven1 @Raven1 (577) • Australia 10 Jan 09

I got so sick and tired of watching newbies accept pennies for writing and working hard that I put up a blog post on EXACTLY how to make $1,000 a week from freelance writing EASILY. I wrote down an exact list of what to do,...

freelance writing

make money

work at home

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Alternatives to Google Adsense

Raven1 @Raven1 (577) • Australia 9 Jan 09

I have 9 websites that I've monetized as well as I possibly can, but there are 2 that I own that Google won't allow me to advertise on. So I went searching for alternative ad options and found two: Bidsvertiser and...

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We're all a little bit Pagan - even if we don't know it!

Raven1 @Raven1 (577) • Australia 8 Jan 09

Paganism and pagan rituals from thousands of years ago formed the basis for many modern day religious festivals and ceremonies. Here are some things Pagans celebrate: Winter Solstice: We choose to celebrate on December...

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