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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.

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Arts & Humanities > Writing Jobs What it takes to be a ghostwriter: 6 of 14
Being a ghostwriter takes many skills, but the main requirement is the passion - the NEED - to write. It should be understood (for those that are not familiar with the term ghostwriter) that this kind of writer does not get any credit for the work they do - not publicly anyway. If you write an article under your own name and... More..
Arts & Humanities > Marketing & Selling Writing Which avenue of writing is the most lucrative?: 3 of 7
Unless you're a world famous novelist, the avenue of writing which will earn you the most cash has to be copywriting. This involves creating the copy for flyers, adverts, websites, brochures, and so on - and you can either work for a company or go freelance. The work varies greatly and you could be working on a brochure for ... More..
Business > Website Construction How to get your site to the top of search engine results: 3 of 7
An excellent way to get your site soaring to the top of the search engines is to write articles for article directories. You submit these for free, and they whizz off into all corners of the internet, as people download them, read them, use them in newsletters, emails, websites, and much more. Provide a link to your site at ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Resources Finding writing inspiration: Lessons from accomplished authors: 8 of 18
Many authors say that writing gives them an excuse to be nosy and eavesdrop. As you progress in your writing career, you will find yourself watching people, observing what they do and how they behave, and listening to their conversations. Your mind will start to fill in the gaps in what you hear and see, and soon you'll find... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership How to pamper your pet in style: 13 of 29
Pampering your pet doesn't have to mean dressing them up in funky clothes and leading them round on diamond encrusted leads like the celebrities do. In fact in my mind, that's not pampering at all. Providing warmth, comfort and love are the three ways you can pamper your pet. Countless pet beds are available, and depending o... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing Journaling to relieve stress: 10 of 21
I've kept a journal for the past four years, and it's seen me through some difficult times. I even took it into hospital with me when I had an operation, and during the night when I couldn't sleep, I wrote pages and pages of how I was feeling and what I was experiencing. Eventually I had to swap to a notebook because I ran o... More..
Business > Small & Home Business Growing your small business: 19 of 38
There is a real danger in trying to grow too fast. Slow and steady is the key to lasting success, and this should be allowed for before you start. Are you totally dependent on your small business for income? Or have you got another source of income to fall back on while you are growing your business? The answer to this quest... More..
Jobs & Careers > Blogs & Online Writing Jobs Sites for freelance writers to earn money: 12 of 24
I set myself a challenge last August, and it may interest those of you who want to find some freelance work online. I have been a writer for years, but it was only ever for part time money - until the internet came along. I soon realised there were plenty of opportunities out there in cyberspace... and all I had to do was fi... More..
Arts & Humanities > Internet Writing & Blogging Can you really earn money blogging?: 10 of 20
A blog is like a pet - it's not just for Christmas. It's for the long term. This is the view you should take if you want to make some cash writing one. I have heard of people making a decent amount of money by putting adsense on their blogs and getting loads of traffic to them, but getting that traffic takes time and effort.... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing Tips for unlocking your creative potential: 9 of 18
I believe everyone has creative potential, but some certainly find it easier than others to write creatively. I think the secret to unlocking your creative potential is to try many different fields of writing. I always wanted to write short stories, and I have managed to sell a few (barely into double figures, I think), but ... More..