Hi guys. Not new to writing but new to getting paid for it!

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Hi,
I recently climbed out of a bad depression/circumstances and after changing meds and changing habits, I can finally be productive again.
Since 2 weeks I've been applying for jobs on several sites and I have now a few clients!! Not the best-paid work, but since I live in Mexico, a livable wage at least. And I am getting paid to write!!! Yay!!! It is amazing what that does for your confidence the first time a client actually pays for what you wrote!

At the moment I mainly write articles/webpages/buying guides for money, and fantasy and erotica for fun. My hope is to make a bit more money so I can hire an editor and a VA for my books and self publish, with them doing the promoting. I hate promoting and all that comes with it.

Anyway, I am glad to be here and I am looking forward to sharing with you all!

Saludos,

Sandra

ps, don't judge my writing skills on my forum posts.... I don't review or edit those... :)
 
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Greetings, Sandra.

Your writing skills seem pretty much okay, but don't be too harsh on those who do judge your skills on AW posts. It's only logical to think what we see is what we get. :greenie

Best of luck in your plans to self-publish.
 

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Welcome to AW Sandra, best of luck
 

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Congrats on the paid gigs. Have to admit I'm a teeny bit jealous.
 

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regdog said:
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Take some time and read the Newbie Guide and the Stickies found
at the top of Forum pages. They are your best guide to learning about
Absolute Write.
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Thanks!! I'll browse all the FAQ and other interesting threads and definitely try to do so before asking questions :)

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Chase said:
Greetings, Sandra.

Your writing skills seem pretty much okay, but don't be too harsh on those who do judge your skills on AW posts. It's only logical to think what we see is what we get. :greenie

Best of luck in your plans to self-publish.
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Yeah, I know. I have my moments of insecurity. Usually from when I wake up, until I go to sleep... LOL

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Zan75 said:
Welcome to AW Sandra, best of luck
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Thank you

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Denevius said:
Best of luck, Sandra, and welcome to AW!
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Thank you

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ryoungwrites said:
Welcome, Sandra! Congrats on the paid gig! :)
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Thank you so much!!! It is nice to have someone pay for doing what you like, even if it is not really literature that I get paid for...

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CindyRae said:
Congrats on the paid gigs. Have to admit I'm a teeny bit jealous.
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Don't be too jealous. I get paid an amazing sum of 0.01 USD per word on average... LOL.

I'm just beginning though and it makes enough for now, so.... at least it is something.
 
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