I started Tweeting almost one year ago. And boy, has it been an interesting journey! Twitter is a fascinating tool, and I’ve met cool people and learned new things. One of the things I love most about it is connecting with people in my local area...
Topics: Blogging, Resources, Writing

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Being the parent of a small child can mean that time is a rare and valuable commodity. In my case, my daughter is now four years old, but we’ve had challenges finding adequate childcare. Part of the reason is because, in my heart, I’d rather..
Topics: Family time, Single mother, WAHM, Writing

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Thanks to a good friend of mine I recently found out about Google Voice. And am I ever so glad I did!Google Voice is a freelancer’s dream.Here’s how it works. You choose a phone number you like. I chose one that’s local to my current...
Topics: Resources, WAHM

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One of my favorite ways to find writing gigs is through freelance job blogs. I recently applied for a job, and it turns out the client uses Guru.com to correspond with and pay their freelancers. I’d heard of Guru.com before, but a lot of writers...
Topics: Writing

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Finding Nemo is one of my daughter’s favorite movies, and Dory’s cute little song, “Just keep swimming” came to mind. As an aspiring full-time writer, the only option is to just keep writing.Controversial though it may be,...
Topics: Article writing, Writing

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