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About me - Allison Whitehead

I'm a writer living in England, UK, and I also run an eBay shop with my partner.

My latest writing job has come by way of a local graphic designer; I'm freelancing for them and creating copy for websites they design.

I am also a member of both Constant Content

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Relationships & Family > Online Dating Online dating: Should you agree to meet if they don't have a picture posted?: 3 of 28

Allow me to share my limited experience of online dating. After many years in the wilderness - meeting people but never wanting to be more than just friends - I signed up for a three month trial at Dating Direct. I didn't post a photo because I didn't have access to a digital camera at the time, but I wrote what I thought wa...
Religion & Spirituality > Astrology & Prophecy Testimonies: Experiences with psychic mediums: 3 of 18

All I ever wanted was proof. Real proof that my mum was still around, years after her death. My sister and I always felt she was, and I had always believed in an afterlife, but I wanted to see a medium. Just to see what would happen. So I went to see a lady who was recommended by - of all people - my stepmum. I clearly remem...
Arts & Humanities > Writing at Helium Simple steps to help you make more money on Helium: 7 of 30

The best advice I can give to anyone wanting to make money on Helium is to look at it as a long term venture. That isn't to say you won't start making money immediately, because anyone who is enthusiastic and wants to make the most of the site has an excellent chance of doing just that. With the potent combination of the Mar...
Business > Small & Home Business Dangers of business ads for at-home work: 1 of 4

Be careful where you tread... these ads are everywhere, and they appeal to the side of all of us that wants to work from home and earn good money for doing so. Who wants to work for someone else if working from home can be so easy? The problem is it's not so easy, and the main danger of these ads is that they appear to take ...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Why I'm a console gamer: 5 of 17

I can remember many a happy hour spent getting square eyes while playing Die Hard, or Croc, or Crash Bandicoot, or Rayman (personal favourite, but VERY frustrating) on the Sony PlayStation. I don't play so much now but I'd still favour a console over a computer any day. There's something about the whole set up that makes for...
Arts & Humanities > Internet Writing & Blogging Tips for blogging as a career: 5 of 15

If you're going to attempt blogging as a career, then you have to approach it like you would approach any other career choice. Firstly there is a learning curve. You have to know what you are doing - after all if you wanted to become a doctor you wouldn't go out and attempt to treat people with no knowledge, would you? Yet t...
Business > Website Marketing & SEO Increase website profits with the best affiliate programs: 1 of 3

If you are at all interested in internet marketing, you'll no doubt have heard people talking about monetizing their website to earn more money. This can include the following tactics: + using Google Adsense + using affiliate links in articles + displaying banners which lead into affiliate sites + advertising promotions for ...
Arts & Humanities > Writing at Helium Tips for surviving and succeeding in Helium's spring 2007 Write to Win Contest: 2 of 5

At the time of writing we're deep into Week Three, and I'm no nearer figuring out the best strategy for Writing to Win. I've done okay so far, bagging $20 in Week One and $5 in Week Two. This week I'm bobbing up and down between the $20 and $5 mark, so anything could happen (except probably shooting up to the top three, but ...
Education > Distance Learning Features to look for in choosing an effective distance learning program: 4 of 9

First off, let's not forget that distance learning doesn't only mean online classes. It covers 'paper and pen' style courses as well. But whichever option you choose, you will get the most benefit from classes that have the following features built in. - First and foremost, what kind of support is offered? The support you re...
Entertainment > Characters & Personalities Most memorable TV couples: 9 of 19

Well for me it would be Xena and Gabrielle, the two heroines of Xena Warrior Princess. What made these two so watchable was the chemistry between them. Now think what you will about the 'subtext'... you might be for or against it but that isn't what I'm writing about here. I wanted to draw attention to the fact that these tw...