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secondtimeagain @secondtimeagain (94) • United States 18 Jan 09

I've started a small writing blog on wordpress about my own experiences and some tips that are often overlooked on other writing tip sites. I'd love to give the blog a little more exposure and also give myself a little more...

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secondtimeagain I really like your blog. You sound a lot like me before I started working from home. I'm going to write a quick post in my blog about yours and add the link to my blogroll. I hope you'll consider adding me to your list as well :)

29 Jan 09

secondtimeagain @secondtimeagain (94) • United States 20 Jan 09

Firstly, should you use your real name, or the name you normally use online or should you create a completely different name? Also, would you include topics in your existing blog, if they fit the blogs topic, or would you...

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secondtimeagain Thanks! The fact that it's so easy to trace things online has been one of my considerations. At least with something separate, I can at least avoid any negative results on my other blogs by the majority.

21 Jan 09

edgyk8inmomma @edgyk8inmomma (2157) • United States 18 Jan 09

For all of you Helium writers who participate in the contests, Do you have a strategy for writing to contests? Is there a system that you've been trying out? Have you found a sure fire way to win the contests? Or are you like...

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secondtimeagain This is the strategy I've used for awhile. I've asked about it on the forums at AC. As long as AC publishes it before you place it on Helium, then you're not breaking any rules. As a rule of thumb, I would publish more on AC than just Helium contest articles,...

21 Jan 09

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secondtimeagain @secondtimeagain (94) • United States 21 Oct 08

Associated Content is currently asking their writers to bring in fresh new talent. I've noticed myself that many authors on the site have joined, but never submitted any content. AC is a great place to get paid to write as a...

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secondtimeagain Yes they absolutely pay, as long as you're a US Citizen. Simply write a 400 or greater word article on something you're interested in and submit. I'd suggest submitting for non-exclusive, upfront pay if you want to use the article elsewhere in the future....

23 Oct 08

secondtimeagain @secondtimeagain (94) • United States 18 Sep 07

Okay, so I'm getting started in freelance writing. I've been doing fairly well at Associated Content and have submitted most as exclusive. I have started writing for the Marketplace at Helium. However, if you do not win, your...

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secondtimeagain Thanks. I'll check them out too.

21 Jan 08

secondtimeagain @secondtimeagain (94) • United States 19 Aug 07

I'm doing a little research for an article on people's biggest fears and why they have that fear. It can be something deep or simple. People I have spoken to so far have mentioned death, being alone, spiders, snakes, and clowns....

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secondtimeagain Ugh...I hate spiders. I'm better than I used to be, but if they come to close they're going to die. Or I'll scream for someone to come kill it for me :) We've got a lot of writing spiders and those little black fuzzy spiders that like to build in houses....

9 Sep 07

secondtimeagain @secondtimeagain (94) • United States 19 Aug 07

I'm doing a little research for an article on people's biggest fears and why they have that fear. It can be something deep or simple. People I have spoken to so far have mentioned death, being alone, spiders, snakes, and clowns....

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secondtimeagain I don't think that's too strange or unusual. You never really know what can be hiding in the darkness. When it's light, you can see what the noise in the corner is, but when the lights are out, you never know. I'm sure I didn't really help matters much :) But...

9 Sep 07

secondtimeagain @secondtimeagain (94) • United States 19 Aug 07

I'm doing a little research for an article on people's biggest fears and why they have that fear. It can be something deep or simple. People I have spoken to so far have mentioned death, being alone, spiders, snakes, and clowns....

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secondtimeagain I think many people are afraid of the same thing, whether they admit it or not. We all want to leave something of ourselves behind. I for one, would love to write something that will one day be a classic that later generations will be reading.

9 Sep 07

secondtimeagain @secondtimeagain (94) • United States 19 Aug 07

I'm doing a little research for an article on people's biggest fears and why they have that fear. It can be something deep or simple. People I have spoken to so far have mentioned death, being alone, spiders, snakes, and clowns....

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secondtimeagain I think that is a very real fear. According to everything I've heard, you should have nothing to worry about. Many people have abortions and are fine. Just take care of yourself and see a doctor if you think there is anything seriously wrong.

9 Sep 07

secondtimeagain @secondtimeagain (94) • United States 18 Jun 07

I've been reading a little about these wo companies. Supposedly they are a good way to make money from home. Has anyone from MyLot joined? If so, could you give me an overview of how they work and what I need to do? I don't want...

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secondtimeagain Thanks! It's nice to hear from another member from both sites. That's the opinion I kept forming. I don't believe you should have to invest money to make money. Especially when the site is supposedly free to join. Thanks for the info. I think I'm going to...

23 Jun 07

secondtimeagain @secondtimeagain (94) • United States 30 May 07

I've got four blogs that I would like to promote. One is for editorials/opinions, another for randomly generated stories and poems, another for work from home sites, and the last is just a tech tips/personal tech diary. I'd like...

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secondtimeagain How do I join blog listings and where? Do I just do this within Blogger and Wordpress itself? Thanks so much for your quick response!

31 May 07

secondtimeagain @secondtimeagain (94) • United States 23 May 07

Does anyone know how to get your songs out to artists to perform? I love writing songs and even putting music to them, but I know it's better to start out writing and get your name recognized that way first before trying to jump...

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secondtimeagain Thanks! I will check out soundclick and your blogs as well. I'm afraid to put them on a blog since I would really have no copyright on them at that point. At least with ascap I'd have ownership of my lyrics. Thanks again and good luck with the music!

25 May 07

secondtimeagain @secondtimeagain (94) • United States 24 May 07

I have been seeing a lot about affiliate marketing and businesses, but was wondering if anyone could shed some light on the subject. I don't want to have to invest anything to get started if possible. I can develop my own web site...

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secondtimeagain Thanks very much! I'll check it out. It really sounds like a good site, especially since you don't have to build it yourself. Using something established is always a bit easier, especially when you're just learning like I am.

24 May 07

secondtimeagain @secondtimeagain (94) • United States 23 May 07

Anyone know of any good places to find plot ideas for novels? Something that might help me push past the writer's block. Also, I have a huge problem coming up with character names. I found a generator at one point that you could...

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secondtimeagain For some reason, I've always had a hard time sitting down and reading newspapers. Not entirely sure why either. But you're right, they do provide a great source of inspiration. In fact, newspapers and magazines would help me a lot in coming up with things to...

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secondtimeagain @secondtimeagain (94) • United States 23 May 07

Anyone know of any good places to find plot ideas for novels? Something that might help me push past the writer's block. Also, I have a huge problem coming up with character names. I found a generator at one point that you could...

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secondtimeagain Thanks! I really like that site. The prompts give me a chance to also break away from just one arena so to speak and gives me the ideas I need to write about pretty much anything. I'm going to be writing a lot more now. Good luck to you as well. Maybe we'll...

24 May 07

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