Comments for Steps To Writing a Better Blog http://www.jimwrites.com Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:29:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 Comment on Keeping On Track by Dennis Edell http://www.jimwrites.com/2008/05/01/keeping-on-track/#comment-34 Dennis Edell Sat, 03 May 2008 15:10:44 +0000 http://www.jimwrites.com/2008/05/01/keeping-on-track/#comment-34 Congrats on the 3! (I went from 2-3 also). I really know what you mean though. I was a sprinter as well, post post post was my motto, then break. Well, if you read my latest post, you'll see why I came to the conclusion that this wasn't the best option (for me anyways) and the somewhat drastic measures I'm taking to rectify it. I've also set myself up on a writing schedule ;) Congrats on the 3! (I went from 2-3 also).

I really know what you mean though. I was a sprinter as well, post post post was my motto, then break.

Well, if you read my latest post, you’ll see why I came to the conclusion that this wasn’t the best option (for me anyways) and the somewhat drastic measures I’m taking to rectify it.

I’ve also set myself up on a writing schedule ;)

]]> Comment on What Would You Do For A Klondike Bar by New Zealand web designer http://www.jimwrites.com/2008/02/05/what-would-you-do-for-a-klondike-bar/#comment-32 New Zealand web designer Fri, 25 Apr 2008 02:50:14 +0000 http://www.jimwrites.com/2008/02/05/what-would-you-do-for-a-klondike-bar/#comment-32 Cheers for this post, was a good read. Cheers for this post, was a good read.

]]> Comment on What Would You Do For A Klondike Bar by Jim http://www.jimwrites.com/2008/02/05/what-would-you-do-for-a-klondike-bar/#comment-30 Jim Thu, 07 Feb 2008 13:52:05 +0000 http://www.jimwrites.com/2008/02/05/what-would-you-do-for-a-klondike-bar/#comment-30 Thanks. I'm all for stretching myself and reaching into new territories, but that new territory still has to something that allows me to look at myself in the mirror and know that I did the right thing morally and ethically. Thanks.

I’m all for stretching myself and reaching into new territories, but that new territory still has to something that allows me to look at myself in the mirror and know that I did the right thing morally and ethically.

]]> Comment on What Would You Do For A Klondike Bar by The Word Wrangler http://www.jimwrites.com/2008/02/05/what-would-you-do-for-a-klondike-bar/#comment-29 The Word Wrangler Thu, 07 Feb 2008 04:00:09 +0000 http://www.jimwrites.com/2008/02/05/what-would-you-do-for-a-klondike-bar/#comment-29 I've been in this situation recently. I retained a client who is a web developer and one of the first projects I got was to re-write the copy for a channeler/psychic healer. Now, I think this stuff is a bunch of hooey, but it was a good paying job and I took it as a challenge. As a freelancer, I can't always write about subjects that get me jazzed up, but I do have my standards. I'd never do any X-rated or adult material for a paycheck, but for a Klondike bar...that's another story. I’ve been in this situation recently. I retained a client who is a web developer and one of the first projects I got was to re-write the copy for a channeler/psychic healer. Now, I think this stuff is a bunch of hooey, but it was a good paying job and I took it as a challenge. As a freelancer, I can’t always write about subjects that get me jazzed up, but I do have my standards. I’d never do any X-rated or adult material for a paycheck, but for a Klondike bar…that’s another story.

]]> Comment on What Would You Do For A Klondike Bar by Opal Tribble - Addicted To Writing http://www.jimwrites.com/2008/02/05/what-would-you-do-for-a-klondike-bar/#comment-28 Opal Tribble - Addicted To Writing Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:50:50 +0000 http://www.jimwrites.com/2008/02/05/what-would-you-do-for-a-klondike-bar/#comment-28 By the way this post has been Stumbled. By the way this post has been Stumbled.

]]> Comment on What Would You Do For A Klondike Bar by Opal Tribble - Addicted to Writing http://www.jimwrites.com/2008/02/05/what-would-you-do-for-a-klondike-bar/#comment-27 Opal Tribble - Addicted to Writing Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:40:05 +0000 http://www.jimwrites.com/2008/02/05/what-would-you-do-for-a-klondike-bar/#comment-27 I remember those commercials. They always made me laugh. What would I do for a Klondike bar? I would step outside my normal comfort zone if I could see that it would enhance my abilities. That's what I'm doing with my new job. However, I definitely would not go against my personal beliefs. I've been in similar situations as yourself and I've always turned those offers down. Good for you, sticking by your convictions. There are some people that will sell out if the price is right. I remember those commercials. They always made me laugh.

What would I do for a Klondike bar? I would step outside my normal comfort zone if I could see that it would enhance my abilities. That’s what I’m doing with my new job. However, I definitely would not go against my personal beliefs. I’ve been in similar situations as yourself and I’ve always turned those offers down.

Good for you, sticking by your convictions. There are some people that will sell out if the price is right.

]]> Comment on What Makes an Expert an Expert? by Jim http://www.jimwrites.com/2008/01/30/what-makes-an-expert-an-expert/#comment-26 Jim Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:19:08 +0000 http://www.jimwrites.com/2008/01/30/what-makes-an-expert-an-expert/#comment-26 A thirst for knowledge is a good thing, especially for a writer. I just need to figure out how to carve out more time to pursue my varied interests. A thirst for knowledge is a good thing, especially for a writer. I just need to figure out how to carve out more time to pursue my varied interests.

]]> Comment on What Makes an Expert an Expert? by Opal Tribble - Addicted to Wriring http://www.jimwrites.com/2008/01/30/what-makes-an-expert-an-expert/#comment-25 Opal Tribble - Addicted to Wriring Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:37:49 +0000 http://www.jimwrites.com/2008/01/30/what-makes-an-expert-an-expert/#comment-25 Again, you've nailed it with this post. I agree with you. I've seen many people classify themselves as "experts" but they seem to be the only ones saying that. ;-) It takes a lot of studying there are a few subjects that I know very well. I've studied them for years and have taking courses or am continuing my education. Although I rarely refer to myself as an "expert" I do receive a lot of referrals from people who view me as an expert in a few fields. I'm like you I'm a jack of many trades. It didn't happen overnight it took time. Whatever I'm interested I learn as much as I possibly can about the topic. That requires a lot of studying. I've an insatiable thirst for knowledge and that has really helped me immensely. Again, you’ve nailed it with this post. I agree with you. I’ve seen many people classify themselves as “experts” but they seem to be the only ones saying that. ;-) It takes a lot of studying there are a few subjects that I know very well. I’ve studied them for years and have taking courses or am continuing my education. Although I rarely refer to myself as an “expert” I do receive a lot of referrals from people who view me as an expert in a few fields.

I’m like you I’m a jack of many trades. It didn’t happen overnight it took time. Whatever I’m interested I learn as much as I possibly can about the topic. That requires a lot of studying. I’ve an insatiable thirst for knowledge and that has really helped me immensely.

]]> Comment on What Is Your Writing Process? by Opal Tribble - Addicted to Writing http://www.jimwrites.com/2008/01/28/what-is-your-writing-process/#comment-24 Opal Tribble - Addicted to Writing Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:16:38 +0000 http://www.jimwrites.com/2008/01/28/what-is-your-writing-process/#comment-24 It depends at times I have an outline but for the most part my "outline" are a few buzzwords. I go back and expand, make edits, read what I've written out loud, make a few more adjustments. I run Grammarian to catch anything I've missed. I'll read it one more time, and then I send it. The right way for one person might be the wrong way for someone else. It depends at times I have an outline but for the most part my “outline” are a few buzzwords. I go back and expand, make edits, read what I’ve written out loud, make a few more adjustments. I run Grammarian to catch anything I’ve missed. I’ll read it one more time, and then I send it. The right way for one person might be the wrong way for someone else.

]]> Comment on Do You Squidoo? by Valencia http://www.jimwrites.com/2008/01/16/do-you-squidoo/#comment-23 Valencia Fri, 18 Jan 2008 19:50:22 +0000 http://www.jimwrites.com/2008/01/16/do-you-squidoo/#comment-23 I created a Squidoo lens several months ago and earned $3 the first month. I know this isn't much, but I earned this money with zero promotion and only three or four posts. It's been awhile since I posted new content, but the lens continues to generate a few cents each month. With regular updates and marketing, it may be possible to earn a little cash with the site. I created a Squidoo lens several months ago and earned $3 the first month. I know this isn’t much, but I earned this money with zero promotion and only three or four posts. It’s been awhile since I posted new content, but the lens continues to generate a few cents each month. With regular updates and marketing, it may be possible to earn a little cash with the site.

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