Busy as a Bee!

The Rural Freelance Writer here has been quite busy!  I have had many writing orders and clients in the last month or so. Recently, I found a new website to provide writing services to called, "Fiverr.com." I offer to write 300-400 word articles for $5. There also is a new Twitter and blogging service that I just started offering, so you may see some new advertisements or reviews about websites to come on this blog too. 

Then, I got a cool idea to start advertising my writing services on Ebay! I don't know why I didn't think of that before! I also have been getting many clients from Ebay and have been trying to keep up with orders there as well. It has been a very busy time for me. 


To some, it may not seem like much-but in one day-I made $114 just from writing--It was great to feel that I made that just from my own writing services.... Was really awesome....


--So be ready readers--you may be meeting some of my new client friends here at the Rural Freelance Writer--as I review their topics and introduce them to you......


So if you don't hear much from me much---Its because my fingers are busy typing and dancing all over the keyboard!.... I promise to check in every now and then though!

Technology Blog

Hello to all of my readers who read my blog:) I've been keeping busy with local festivals and trying to find ways to get more hits on my articles and blogs as well. 


I have started another blog--a "niche" blog focused on technology. Since I am a featured technology contributor at Associated Content, I figured that I would begin to share some of my technology articles.










For those who would like to follow or start reading my technology blog, you can read it by clicking on the link below: 


Technology and Family
http://technologynfamily.blogspot.com/

It will feature articles about games or websites for children, new electronics, useful websites or links to free software and tips on using the Internet. I mostly will try to feature basic or daily Internet tips or websites that are focused on family or children--instead of advanced users... 


Hope you decide to come on over and take a read :) .... 

Yahoo! News Bytes August 12, 2010

I write for Associated Content and now Associated Content is a part of Yahoo!.... Thought I would post this video for you all to see :) It's kinda neat....

Okay--So It seems I took the summer off from blogging

Alright readers---are you still here? .. Perhaps there is new readers? ... It seems that I have taken the summer off from blogging without actually meaning to. I've been sorta busy with a few mini vacations, writing for other websites, working at my out of home part time job and just doing thing around the house. I guess I have neglected my little blog here. 


With school starting in just days, I figured I would get re-acquainted with this blog of mine and begin writing as the "Rural Freelance Writer" once again. 


I am still writing for some websites---these websites include:


*Demand Studios
*Associated Content
*Examiner.com
*123 Experts (on occasion)


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Recently, I also submitted an article to my local newspaper to see if I could possibly catch a by-line...  I will find out soon to see if it will get published. It was an article about saving money for school supplies.  I have also been busy writing tech articles for back to school at Associated Content as well.


Here are some links to my back to school technology articles: 


5 Popular and Affordable Cell Phones for Students


10 Affordable Gadgets for Back to School


Five Back-to-School Budget-Friendly Laptops for Students



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I am trying to come up with new articles for Examiner so that I can begin to make money there as well. At Examiner, I am only paid for page-views but some writers seem to do extremely well over there. So if you know of a food festival, restaurants, popular grocery or specialty food stores around the Champaign, IL area--please let me know :) I would be happy to write about them and give them online exposure...


For now--I am signing out---I will be back again and promise not to stay away for so long next time!... 

Taste of Champaign-Urbana Arts & Crafts Festival (June 11th-13th 2010 )

Taste of Champaign-Urbana 

Arts Crafts Festival 

(June 11th-13th 2010 )

Click here for more details about the festival...

In the mood for trying a variety of delicious food, listening to live music entertainment or browsing creative handmade crafts?  During the second week of June, Champaign, IL's park district will be hosting the Taste of Champaign Arts and Crafts Festival. There 20 food booths that are expected, 3 days of live music and entertainment, a family fun zone and crafts such as jewelry, painting, pottery and more. 50,000 people are expected to attend...Read more.

Now Examining Food in Champaign, Illinois....

So, I am exploring another writing venture...

I have been reading and checking out the website, Examiner.com.(here's my new page) I had applied, and got accepted into their writing program. You are paid for the amount of traffic that you receive. You also get $50 for every person you refer if they become an Examiner as well...

Some websites I have read that people earn well at Examiner---some earn around $400 a month, while others can earn up to $2,000. I guess it is all about how much SEO you know how to do, and how much effort you also put into your marketing... I just got signed up late last week, and have added two articles so far...

---So, as of a couple days ago-You are now looking at the new Champaign Food Examiner. I will write about different types of restaurants, food stores in and near Champaign. So, I guess finally-I couldn't get more local or rural ...

If you like to check in with me every now and then-keep your eyes open for posts from Examine... I'll be letting all of you know when I publish something new there too :) ---Hope this leads to an exciting and perhaps lucrative side job ;)
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Online Video Viewing for Children...

Many children enjoy watching their favorite stars or singers online.

There are also online cartoons, shows and other fun shows for children to watch too. Then there are the creative ones who enjoy making their own web shows and would like to share with others... As parents, it is our job to keep them safe and watch the kind of materials they are viewing online-or sharing their videos with.  

Some concerned parents have created websites created for children so that they do have a safe place to watch and create videos... Below, you can read more about which websites are safe places for your children to view and create videos by clicking on the link:

Safe Video Websites for Children  :

Children enjoy watching and creating online videos just as much as adults do, although we must protect them online. There are moderated communities & websites that are available that allow children to safely watch and create videos.