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Robert (RJ) is a freelance writer. He writes prose and poetry of his own. He has been at Writers' Village University (WVU) for years; where he has taken courses, co-founded a Creative Writing Workshop, created a course in procrastination which he facilitates.

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Jobs & Careers > Self-Employment Freelance writing: Advice and encouragement: 9 of 28

Many sites offer freelance writing jobs lists and places to bid for work. If you decide to use a bidding site, be warned that many will charge a percentage of your writing income for the project; also, there will be many bidders and the pay is low. Some sites want to charge for credits that allow you do bid on jobs or you wi...
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership How to choose the best name for your pet: 6 of 15

The best way to choose a name for your pet is to watch their personality show and choose a name accordingly. What does that mean? I have a cat whose name is Marlen. How did he get such a name? It was simple if you are old enough to remember the television program Wild Kingdom with its host Marlin Perkins. When I went to see ...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Why I write: 98 of 244

Why would anyone want to write for money? Why would anyone want to be a writer? Writing is not something you choose, it's something you are. There is something inside of you that makes you want to write and learn the art and craft of writing. It's like the English courses us Americans take in school. Something triggers in yo...
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Looking at the changing trends in needlepoint: 1 of 1

I used to do needlepoint and would like to do more of it. I probably would if I could find tapestry yard where DMC say I should be able to find it. I can find expensive kits, but no canvases and no choice of yarn like I could years ago. I guess I should have stocked up, but how was I to know that everything would switch to c...
Computers & Technology > Internet Troubleshooting Search engine optimization (SEO) techniques: 20 of 34

SEO is the new buzz word for internet marketing. What is SEO, anyway? Search Engine Optimization (SEO), is the use of certain words, called keywords, to make your web site search engine friendly; art least in theory. Does it work? I've heard yes from some people, and I've heard others say that you don't need SEO. The main th...
Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption Pet adoption: What to expect from a rescue organization: 3 of 5

Are all pet rescues equal? The answer is not really. Some are in the rescue business for the animals, while it seems others are in it so they feel good. I used to foster animals for a pet rescue that would hold adoptions on Saturdays at a local PetCo. The lady that ran it would not even speak to a lady who rescued a Border C...
Arts & Humanities > Writing Jobs To be a writer: 12 of 18

Do you have what it takes to be a writer? Do you think about writing more than going out for a drink or dinner with friends, or a loved one? Can you sit in a room by yourself for hours on end in front of the computer or with a pen and paper? When you are out running errands, do you think of getting home and writing? Do you h...
Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) What is gout?: 20 of 25

Gout is the most painful form of arthritis. It is caused by high levels of uric acid. Normally the kidneys pass uric acid out of the body. A build up causes crystalline deposits top build in certain parts of the body. One of the symptoms of gout is a searing heat, usually in the big toe. The pain is severe enough to wake the...
Arts & Humanities > Internet Writing & Blogging Why the spelling and grammar on Internet postings is so poor: 15 of 17

Since most schools are now equipt with computers, and most word processing programs auto correct some errors; knowledge of grammar and being able to write a complete sentence seems to no longer taught in schools. I've heard and read many reports about how many university graduates can't write a complete sentence. Is it the c...
Arts & Humanities > Internet Writing & Blogging Tips for finding online freelance writing jobs: 14 of 15

Do freelance job posting sites work? There are so many out there, how do you know which one is best to post your profile? Should you subscribe to newsletters offering freelance jobs? There are groups at yahoo groups for various types of jobs. The internet is also full of snake oil salesmen. I coined "Permissum Scriptor Caveo...