READ FIRST - ForumBooster Writer Application Submission

JTingly · Joined: 13 May 2006 Posts: 59

i dunno, just a prediction of what hes gonna say..he writes for fun perhaps? who would want to spend 8+ hours writing or in your case 16+, theres a life to live! Razz

Tamera · Joined: 16 May 2006 Posts: 5 Location: Georgia

I know I can spend many hours writing and barely notice the time passing. I've yet to do it full time, only as a extra money here and there. It's difficult to stay motivated sometimes, especially when you're writing something you really don't care a bit about.

But if I'm on a roll, especially with something I'm creating just for me- time really gets away from me. I can write for four hours and think I've only been sitting for twenty minutes.

I think it all varies from person to person and what you're writing on. Even your passions can become exausting.

AyanaMoon · Joined: 16 May 2006 Posts: 13

AyanaMoon · Joined: 16 May 2006 Posts: 13

JAndrews · Joined: 24 Mar 2006 Posts: 17 Location: Indiana

I think I have sent in all the required information, and have posted in several threads throughout these forums. I look forward to hearing from Admin!

JAndrews

dlrturtle · Joined: 16 May 2006 Posts: 9 Location: New York

I have also completed my five (actually this is my seventh post) and have sent all the requested information. Now I am ready to get started! I love forums and spend a lot of time in various writers' and entertainment-related forums. I love the interchange between people and since I type very fast, I can write a lot in a very short period of time.

Last summer, I took a chance and did freelance work full-time. It was great fun, but I did spend a lot of time working. It didn't seem like work, though. I was offered a full-time technical writing job in October and decided to take it (great benefits), but I am still trying to keep my freelance business going. I tend to work a lot at night, and spend most of my weekend writing as well. This opportunity is just what I have been looking for, and I look forward to my acceptance so that I can get started. Thanks!

Limeydawg · Joined: 15 May 2006 Posts: 42 Location: Florida, USA

d,

I have to say I envy you in that you already have work under your belt. The most difficult part of becoming a freelance writer seems to be simply getting those first assignments. Do you have any advice for those of us who are less "seasoned?"

Link · Joined: 19 May 2006 Posts: 8

I'm happy to see that a lot of the people here freelancing experience either full time or as an income suppliment. I recently moved to a small rural location becuase of a job opportunity with my wife, and as such, have started doing way more writing than I ever have before.

Forum posting may not pay the bills alone, but they do add up and more importnantly, help me gain even more experience with my writing.

Best of luck everyone!

hwang · Joined: 19 May 2006 Posts: 6

I will email you now. I just finished making my 5 sample posts in this forum.
I hope my application be accepted.

geoserv · Joined: 23 May 2006 Posts: 23 Location: Canada

I have made my 5 posts in various threads. I am currently admin of another froum and moderator of another. I frequent numerous boards and engage in discussions of all types.

I have the most experience with web design, coding, programming. But I am not limited to those subjects.

Patiently awaiting your reply,
Geoserv.

lavanay · Joined: 24 May 2006 Posts: 8 Location: india

Hello Admin. Hey I am interested in this work as this can add few extra dollars in my pocket and can be fun at the same time. I Hope we will have a choice to select amongst the topics... I think I would be able to perform better in forums related to dating, adult content, stock markets (Asian), tourism, hotels etc. But I am not limited to these alone.

I look forward to hearing from you.
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GlenAllsopp · Joined: 26 May 2006 Posts: 8

I have contacted you with the relevant information

I hope that you can see that I am fast working, relevant and flexible. I am also experienced in forum posting, and would like the opportunity to work for ForumBooster

I am even happy to work on a trial as a test of my clear skills, as i am confident in my abilities as a creative writer, and the ability to adjust and research any topic Wink

Thanks for your time

Glen

admin · Site Admin Joined: 31 Dec 1969 Posts: 250

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shavei7 · Joined: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 21

Bettina · Joined: 17 Jun 2006 Posts: 32

for the time I spend online [which is considerable] sounds like a good deal.

NicoleJLeBoeuf · Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2006 9:41 pm Post subject:

All right. I almost didn't come back to this thread, because I truly despise the implication that I must defend my right to call myself a writer simply because I don't find the career to be all bread pudding with rum sauce and mint sprigs. But I reread the post and thought maybe, just maybe, the implication wasn't intended.

Thus, here's what I have to say. The following is not up for debate. I'm not going to defend it or argue about it. But since you say you're curious, here's the answer you asked for.

Lynn · Joined: 17 Apr 2006 Posts: 273 Location: Cumbria, UK

You will get no agruement form me NicoleJLeBoeuf, I totally agree with you.

I use to be a glass engraver - I didn't sandblast or set up a machine, I did it by hand. There were days I dreaded going into my workroom.

One time in particular comes to mind. I had wine glasses and champagne flutes to engrave for a wedding - in total 567 glasses - with the initials of the bride and groom, that was it nothing spectacular - what tedium :yawn:, did I do it? Yes ofcourse I did - It was work. It didn't stop me being passionate about engraving or about glass.

And to be honest I don't think there is anybody that doesn't get up in the morning and think "God is it Monday already" sometimes.

CarrieGee · Joined: 23 Jun 2006 Posts: 20 Location: Canada

I agree with you too, Nicole.

Writing is hard work. Anyone who writes knows that the ideas and words don't always flow effortlessly onto the page - and even when they do, the editing process can be excruciating. It can (and should) be a passion for anyone serious about making writing their career, but that doesn't mean it always has to be sunshine and daffodils.

Being assigned to write a lengthy piece about something we know nothing about can be challenging - and sometimes my reaction is "okay, cool, I'll learn something today", but other times it's "ugh - are they serious?"