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I am Channel Steward for 'Business of Writing' and the 'Writing Process' in the Writing Channel . Do contact me anytime if I can be of help, or if you want know more about my subchannels.

There is never a day when I do not write. I have several blogs, in

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Jobs & Careers > Online Jobs (Other) Are there any real online jobs out there: 3 of 19
Real online jobs do exist, but working at them is not an easy option. In some respects online jobs are no different to doing work offline. To be successful in any job requires time and effort, some personal skills and background knowledge.Earning money from legitimate work at home usually relies on making sales or performing ... More..
Style & Beauty > Style & Beauty (Other) How to look your best after 50: 2 of 12
It is not difficult to look your best after 50. Reaching this age is not to say you have passed your best. Style and beauty can be achieved at any age over 50, by men as well as women. It is possible for anyone to look good, with the right clothing, good skin care and the right beauty products.~ Fashion After 50Dress well and... More..
Personal Finance > Retirement Retirement: Country vs. city living: 2 of 12
Is city living too expensive, noisy, and stressful for a happy retirement, and is country life really cheaper, quieter and more relaxing? The choice between country and city living in retirement is a decision that should be based on personal preferences, finances and lifestyle requirements.Some cities have more to offer more ... More..
Personal Finance > Banking Basics Should we switch from paper to electronic bank (and other) statements?: 2 of 12
I no longer receive paper statements from my bank, nor do I get bills sent to me from my credit card accounts. I make all my banking transactions on-line.There are many advantages to using electronic bank statements:1. I can check my statement any time, any day, so I can always know exactly which payments and deposits have be... More..
Jobs & Careers > Information Technology Jobs Internet jobs: Web writer: 1 of 6
A web writer can provide text for websites, offer promotional copywriting, ebook authoring, article writing for business blogs, and for marketing purposes. It is also possible to get paid for reviewing, blogging and forum posting.You can have a full time job working as a web writer by finding freelance writing jobs, or by set... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing (Other) How to handwrite a letter: 1 of 6
There are times when it is appropriate to handwrite a letter. A handwritten letter will always be appreciated when thanking people for gifts or expressing appreciation for their help, when offering sympathy to a recently bereaved person and for giving emotional support. There will always be some occasion when a handwritten le... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Developing a working routine for your writing: 1 of 6
Writing is not usually a regular nine-to-five occupation. Many writers also have other employment, or additional ways to earn a living. It does not really matter where you write, when you write or how much you write, to be a successful writer you need to develop a working routine for your writing and to stick with it. Being... More..
Arts & Humanities > Internet Writing & Blogging Are traditional publishers necessary in the day of blogs and writing sites?: 1 of 6
Printed books, magazines and newspapers are less necessary than they used to be. If they are to survive it is necessary for traditional publishers to understand how blogs, writing sites, and new developments in technology, will affect them.Bloggers and web writers are helping traditional print publishers. They express opinion... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips The most pointless reason to write a novel: 1 of 6
It is pointless to write a novel that is never going to be read, and if a writer is easily discouraged a first novel may fail to appear in print. It is quite usual for publishers to reject a debut novel from a completely unknown writer. Some of the most famous novelists, and their best loved books, were initially rejected man... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing & Rating at Helium What gives writers the incentive to reach their goals on Helium: 1 of 6
Writers who set their own challenges and give themselves goals to reach are generally more successful with their writing. There are writers with more than a thousand articles on Helium, and one prolific writer has succeeded in reaching two thousand. This great achievement should encourage more writers to set their own writing... More..