Writer's Unite 7/2/15

Can you believe that July is already here?  I can't, but what is even harder for me to believe is that I found yesterday that I hadn't written a blog post since June 19!  I apologize to my regular contributors for not being here.
There will be a week this month that I will miss....the week of July 26th.  It's vacation week and we have a big family camping trip planned.  I will write up a reminder post before then.

Bubblews updated their site since the last time I was here.  Admittedly, I am doing too many other things and not writing there much.  It is fun to write now taking time to use the markdowns and add the emotions to posts too.  I will be adding my latest 2 posts there in the linky this week.

July looks like it will be just as busy with family and other activities away from home.  How is your summer going?

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Writer's Unite 6/18/15

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Writer's Unite 6/4/15

We've made it to June.  It looks like summer is finally here.  We had a lot of rain here in Kansas throughout May and now the temps are staying where I am not cold.

I am still slacking off on my writing except a post a day on bubblews.   I'm in hopes for the motivation needed to get the needed blog posts written over the weekend.

How is your writing morivation now that summer is upon us?

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Writer's Unite 4/9/15

Last week was the usual chaotic holiday week.  I love them for the family time though.  The reason for the holiday is also special.
I got a little behind in my posting, skipping writing anything on both Saturday and Sunday.
I have caught up now.  In fact, for the moment, all of my giveaway posts are taken care of.  I do still have 2 reviews to get written up.

I've only been doing one post a day on bubblews, then doing some interacting.  My heart just isn't in it.  I do want to stay active and help out those others who are still active there.  I don't know where these promised changes are though.....or what they are going to bring.  Time will tell, as I always say.

How was your Easter holiday and your writing week?

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Writer's Unite 4/2/15

It's so hard for me to believe that April is already here!
I am trying to keep up with my blog posts. For a time I didn't have any giveaways at all, now I'm having trouble keeping up.  I have 2 more at the moment to get up with reviews, and then one book review to do as well.
Don't get me wrong, it's not a bad thing at all.  I love getting the products in for the reviews and the giveaways.  I love being able to have my readers to be winners.

Bubblews is still the only place I am writing other than my blog.  I'm down to writing just 2 or 3 posts a day.  I'm happy that some of my regular connections there are still writing, but it seems to be fewer all the time, and those are also writing less.  I really do want the site to succeed and always be there for us, but the mojo has left for many of us.

I'm reading bad news about other writing sites all the time--people who are having their hubpages deleted without notice, Elitevisitors not paying, then changing hands and still not paying, several of the other new ones not making it from the get go.
I didn't choose to go with hubpages from squidoo due to hearing that they were pretty tough, and I couldn't figure out how to earn since I don't have adsense.
I didn't choose to 'hop on the bandwagon' going and signing up at all these other writing sites as my heart wasn't in it.

Where are you writing these days and being successful?  Can you share how the earning is at different writing platforms--mostly those that will allow me to 'write my world' as bubblews does?

I look forward to what you share this week.

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Writer's Unite 2/5/15

Good Thursday to all!  How has your week been?  How is the weather in your part of the country?
It's not terribly bad in Kansas.  We've had some bitter cold windy days and there is just a bit of snow on the ground.  I'm reading all over the internet about those of you that are having massive snow.
My week has been hectic.  Nothing new about that, just different stresses this week.

This week I would like to address how you handle PR emails that come to your inbox.  I know over the years I've signed up at several different websites for my blogging.  I just updated my info at 2 of those recently--then dummy me didn't make note of what the websites even were!
I've not kept up with sverve, tomoson, etc where you apply for blog posts.

I consistently am still getting emails from PR companies asking me to post this or that.  A good portion of those offer no compensation.  In the beginning, if it was something that related to the things that I post about on a regular basis, I would try to get it posted.  Anymore I mostly just delete the emails.   Actually I've been deleting those for a long time now.
I don't feel that I should be expected to post without compensation or a product sent to me.
A few times I've braved up and replied that I would love to post it, but would need compensation.
A few times I've gotten a reply "sorry, but we are unable to compensate at this time", but a few times now the reply has been that they are happy to compensate me.
I don't ask near what I read that a lot of bloggers are receiving as far as compensation.

Do you also feel that your time is worth either pay or a product in return for a post?

I need help still.  I can not, for the life of me, get my coding right for my buttons in the side bar.  The space keeps coming up blank where you are supposed to be able to paste the code to add it to your blog.
I also have some redesigning to do as well as removing of pages and side bar items that are no longer needed.

I hope you've had a good writing week.  I look forward to what you share this week.

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Writer's Unite 1/29/15

I thought I would give my update on the challenge that I was taking part in on bubblews last week.  7 days of writing 6 posts with a minimum of 10 interactions in between each post.
Money was and still is little.  Each day I made a penny or 2 more than the day before, but on day 7 I was still only up to .42 for my efforts.
With that said, I need make some new connections, and reconnected with users that I had lost track of.
I am back to writing 3 posts a day.  3 days now and I've made just about .25 for each day.

Still writing on bubblews, but my heart isn't in to it like it once was, of course. 
Honestly, I'm earning about the same on TSU and I am enjoying myself there immensely.  I also don't feel like I have to be on TSU the entire time that I am on the computer either.

I had the opportunity to write a paid blog post this week.  Those don't come around very often and tend to make me nervous whether I will do a good job for them.  It went well and my invoice is sent in, along with tax paperwork.
I have a guest post coming soon too.

I look forward to any writing you choose to share with me and my readers this week!

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Writer's Unite--1/15/15

It's Thursday, time to hop in and link up some of your writing from this past week!

I'm actually a little late getting this post up.  I got sidetracked.  I clicked to share one of my blog posts to twitter, then stayed in twitter for a bit.  I admit that I rarely go there, but I'm going to make it a regular daily stop from now on, finding a few things in my feed each day to click on.

One thing that I found this morning was an ad at the top to boost influencer.  I joined and filled out my profile.  Things have really slowed down for me as far as companies contacting me to post things in my blog.  I'm hoping to change this.  I also updated my account at another site as well.

You may notice that I've started posting a good deal, coupons, giveaways, and such in my blog this week.  I plan to keep that up daily along with my other regular postings.

I'm still writing at bubblews, and still not choosing to sign up for a different writing website....yet.
I am only doing 2 posts a day right now until we see what these changes are all about that are coming up. 
I'm still enjoying TSU.  I'm adding more friends each day, meeting new people, sharing, liking, commenting.  My daily earnings are increasing bit by bit there.  I'm also trying to add more than just links to what I write to make my account more personal.  If you haven't joined TSU yet and would like to give it a try, I would love to have you as one of my children.  You can join HERE.

Can't wait to see what you link up this week  :)

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Writer's Unite 11/13/14

Welcome and we have made it to another Thursday!

How many of you have joined TSU?    I wasn't going to, then talked in to it, and glad that I did.
I've been doing a lot of sharing of my writing there.  It seems to be a great place to share and earn at the same time.
If you have joined, feel free to add your profile link to the linky this week if you would like.  Mine will be the first one that I add.

Busy busy as always here.   I'm not writing blog posts as I should, but the last couple of days I've written more on bubblews instead.
I did 'get hit in the head' yesterday with something I should have been doing all along in my blog posts.   That is linking up key words in my posts to products and such elsewhere.  No, I won't go overboard with it, but why did it take me so long to learn about that?!

Onward!  Keep writing and sharing!

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Writer's Unite 11/6/14

Happy Thursday!   I hope this past week has been productive for you with your writing.

This week I want to remind you of other sharing opportunities that I have here on my blog:

Super Sunday Reviews--Share reviews you have written in the past week.

All Business Monday--Share blog posts you have written about your business.

Writer's Unite--as you know is each Thursday where you can share 1 or 2 links to your writing online, any platform, any time you have written it (even if it was years ago)

Frugal Friday--share any posts that you have written related to living a simple life, being frugal, saving money.

Ongoing giveaway--If you host giveaways on your blog, share them on this page, which is found in the index.

Homemade 2012 and Beyond---also a page in the index where you can share any post you have written about making handmade gifts, or even list your handmade shop etc.

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Writer's Unite 10/30/31

Having too many days this past week where I had to be away from the house most of the day, I got lapse in my blog posts again.  I had a post that needed to go up Saturday...it didn't get done.  I had a post that needed to be put up on Tuesday...it didn't get done either.   I must get both of those posts done, and soon.

Monday, my All Business Monday post was delayed due to me sewing and quilting all day.  I felt that was the perfect time to share about the Sewing Party.  That is something that I need to do since I'm working towards making selling the things that I make as more of a business than just a hobby.  I felt it fit in.

How has your writing week been?

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Writer's Unite 10/16/14

I think it's been a good writing week for me.   I still have a few posts to get up to get caught up on my reviews, plus series that I hope to get started, but I feel like I am getting there.
I put up 2 giveaways this week, those I will share in this week's linky.

There's been a lot of negativity surrounding the changes on bubblews.  I am sticking around.
I have always wondered just how they could possibly be getting in enough revenue to pay us a penny for each view, like, and comment since I started writing there back in April of 2013.
I feel very blessed that they paid that much for so long!   Even with a drop in what we earn, it will still be the highest earning website that I do.
There is my little take on it.

I have some decisions to make on the jobs that I am currently doing outside of the home.  I am in hopes of seeing more earnings from the computer so that I can pass those jobs on to someone else and relieve myself of so much stress.   I guess wish my luck with my endeavors.

I really look forward to you sharing some of what you have written over this past week!

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Writer's Unite 10/9/14

It looks like everyone has been busy with their writing, including me.
I'm still working up to some additional series here on my blog, and most will include a linky each week for anyone who will want to share similar posts they are also doing on their blogs.

This past week I did 2 sponsored posts for savings websites.  I'm all about saving.   I will be linking those up this week in case you missed them.

I can't wait to see what YOU link up this week  :)

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Writer's Unite Weekly Link Up 9/11/14

Welcome to another week of Writer's Unite.
I'm seeing a lot of writing going on in the various facebook groups.
Some of you are busily updating your lenses that were transferred to hubpages.  Some of you are creating new blogs and blog posts.  Some of you are writing away on bubblews or other writing platforms.
Let's see what you have been up to both new and old!

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Writer's Unite Weekly Link Up 9/4/14

September is here already.  Things have been super busy with school starting and now this week the State Fair starts.  That means not only my regular activities, but also going to the fair, working a youth group fundraiser at the church my daughter attends youth group, and also 4 days of a big fundraiser at our own church as well!  Whew! 

I haven't gotten any of my late squidoo writings here on my blog yet, but I did get some of the book reviews into bubblews posts.  I will be sharing 2 of those in this week's linky.

Thanks for sharing!

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Writer's Unite Weekly Link Up 8/28/14

Welcome to another week of sharing.
I was able to save all of the lenses that I wanted to and have posted one of those over to bubblews.
I will soon start some series here on my blog.
I'm still reeling with so many things to do all the way around.
I've not even tried to figure out how I messed up the coding for the buttons to be shared.  ....sigh....
I also need to rework some of the pages here.

In the meantime, I will share a couple of my bubblews posts again with you this week, but if you have a chance, check out the 2 giveaways that are live on my blog as well.

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Writer's Unite Weekly Link Up

With the "demise" of squidoo, I am changing this weekly link up to a Writer's link up.
You can read all the information in the linky info below.

I am still in the process of saving text and images from my lenses.  I have deleted about half of my lenses.  Half of those are ones I'm not keeping.  Others will turn in to bubblews posts.  Others will turn in to posts here on my blog.

I am still feeling betrayed and upset over the whole squidoo thing, but in the long run I think I am going to be better for it.
I will be fueled up for lots of posts other places and I'm pretty sure that I will earn a lot more than I ever made through squidoo.

Speaking of earning, I've read that now squidoo is going to pay us what is in our account as long as it's at least $1, even if we have deleted the lenses.  I can hope that's true, but I will take the small loss if they don't.

On to the linky!!   I hope to see lots of links in each week from now on.

p.s.  You will notice that I messed up the html somehow in the buttons on my sidebar.  I have NO idea why it's deleting the parts for the text area.  I'm putting it in, hitting save and it's gone.  I click edit, put it back in, save again, and it disappears again.  I'm going to have to find someone who can help me figure out what is going on.

 

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In the Land of Blood and Honey--Live Ineractive Chat with Angelina Jolie 8 pm EST

PartnersHub is proud to present Angelina Jolie in a Live online Q&A on Thursday Jan 12th at 8pm EST / 5pm PST to discuss her writing & directorial debut, In The Land of Blood and Honey. This exciting and interactive event gives fans the chance to ask Ms. Jolie questions about the film LIVE!

Uglee Pens Review and Giveaway

The UGLee Pen is a revolutionary ergonomic pen that is designed, created and used by a real physician. This Doctor-inspired grip pen is redefining the way people view pens and writing.

The UGLee Pen is good for everyone who writes (even just a grocery list), and is especially helpful to people who experience pain and discomfort when writing, for example those with arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, etc.,. It's also the best writing utensil  for children who are learning to write and are developing fine motor skills, as well as helpful for special-needs children who find holding a pen or pencil properly difficult. And for high-school and college students who have to take copious notes, this pen helps keep hands and fingers from cramping.

(My review)

When I received my UGLee pens in the mail, my 15 yr. old took one of them right away.  She is left handed and having a lot of trouble with pain in her thumb.  She really liked the way the pen felt when she writes.  In fact, she's pretty protective of her UGLee Pen. 

I left for the evening and it was funny when I got back home.  I found my oldest daughter and her boyfriend sitting at the kitchen table playing a dice game.  I noticed she was using one of the UGLee Pens but didn't say anything.  When they were done with their game she asked me where I had gotten the cool pen from.  I told her I got it in for review and giveaway on my blog.  Her reply?  "Oh good, so I can have this one and tell you how I like it?"  Sure you can, but she told me right away that she loved the pen.  She didn't have to make any effort at all to get it to write.  She carries her UGLee Pen with her everywhere she goes.

I have been using "my" UGLee Pen since the day they came in the mail and also loving it.  My oldest daughter is right, it takes very little effort to get the pen to write.  The feel of the gripper is a nice natural feel.  I have trouble with carpal tunnel syndrome, and so far no matter how much writing I am doing, my wrist hasn't bothered me.

I'm so glad that I was sent 3 of the UGLee pens so that all 3 of us are able to have our own!

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

On to the giveaway!

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