Just hit send for April 2011

Hiya Scriptor. Great to see you here. I haven't done much myself this month since it's only been a few days in. I've been thinking about starting a new blog - daily affirmations/inspirations. Still brewing. Other than that, I've been posting alot for Naptime stories and once weekly at my portfolio/Freshman Writer. And looking for other writing gigs. Hope all is well with you otherwise.

I'm happy to see that others are staying positive and plugging away. I've been a little ho-hum myself, lately. No new job offers this year, and I've let that get me down. Honestly, I've kind of stopped trying to find new gigs, and I don't know whats worse: trying and not succeeding, or not trying at all.

It's not that I don't want to write- I really do. I enjoy it, I'm good at it...maybe I just lack the patience or discipline.

One thing I'm not short on is willpower, though. My goal for this month is to figure out what, exactly, I'm trying to do with this writing thing. I think I have some questions to answer, some soul searching to do.

For example, I know I want to blog, but blogging about myself or my life has been an utter failure (and nobody else cares, anyway). So what do I blog about?

Also, I've never considered myself a fiction writer, because a) I always get bored with the story before I get halfway through it,and b) I feel like I'm more of a persuasive writer. But, lately, I'm not sure about this anymore. Maybe I do want to write fiction.

Meanwhile, back in the real world, I continue to write for Demand (when I can bring myself to do it), Bright Hub (which I enjoy more but am paid little for), and the one private client I have managed to secure. I lack motivation, but I think that's simply because it's a lot harder than I want it to be.

Sorry this turned into such a long post... I've just been musing on all this lately, guess I needed to get it off my chest.

Good luck this month, all!

I wouldn't know. Lol Haven't even done one article for DS though I've been signed up with them for over a year. lol No help from me. Anyone else?

I've heard Associated Press is similar to DS, but I haven't looked into writing for them yet. Good luck finding other venues...it can be tough!

Yay! I'm so happy for you! Keep up the great work Scriptor. As for the blogging, there are plenty of free websites that will give you tips on how to get started and make money. I'd also advise you to look at blogging as a way to showcase your writing and lead to other money making opportunities. Check out problogger.net for some great tips.
As for me, I'm still blogging for Naptime Stories and have been applying to other writing jobs. That and studying for my licensing exam on May 10th. I'm so ready to take it. Sick of studying. No other big writing goals because of the test. That's all from me.

Scriptor, I've heard about a new one called Crowdcloud, but I don't know anything about it. I have a friend who works for them. I'll hit her up for some details for both you and me!

Ooh, add me to the list plaid!!

Will do! Just messaged her on FB.

Plaid, I went back and googled it. I don't like the idea of having to open up a Facebook account just to get work. I give it a pass. Good luck to you and Scriptor.