tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599152.post3875901991379475556..comments2023-09-02T18:30:14.831-07:00Comments on Dawn Colclasure's Blog: How Suite it is?Dawn Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06291423272908722351noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599152.post-70267349080257944992010-08-21T16:31:52.589-07:002010-08-21T16:31:52.589-07:00Thank you so much for that information! I obviousl...Thank you so much for that information! I obviously have not done anything with S101 since this post but I will see if they are still willing to take anything from me. I have too many articles but no homes for them! :( So maybe S101 can be helpful to my writing in that capacity.Dawn Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06291423272908722351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599152.post-66575188291867207282009-10-21T12:03:29.803-07:002009-10-21T12:03:29.803-07:00Hi Dawn,
Saw your post on Laurie P-K's Quips ...Hi Dawn,<br /><br />Saw your post on Laurie P-K's Quips and Tips - I hope you can see that the benefits far outweigh the trickly pay that starts off at S101. :)<br /><br />I started there 2+ years ago, and have written for absurdly low-paying topics, but it didn't stop me from switching from a techie job to an SEO marketing job based solely on my S101 portfolio and experience.<br /><br />I suggest you use the article you drafted for the application as your first article, then yep - anything goes! :D<br /><br />Good luck! And look forward to seeing you in the forums!The Lili Effecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18036380002299750548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599152.post-86912855736226307712009-10-09T23:04:24.332-07:002009-10-09T23:04:24.332-07:00Thank you. :) The life of a freelance writer defin...Thank you. :) The life of a freelance writer definitely is not for everyone. There are different kinds of writing fields that a writer is better suited for. I guess it's just a matter of finding the right one. However, there is absolutely nothing wrong with writing for the love of it. :)Dawn Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06291423272908722351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599152.post-2264376995656490272009-10-08T21:00:45.988-07:002009-10-08T21:00:45.988-07:00After reading your adventures as a freelance write...After reading your adventures as a freelance writer, I think I might need to reconsider my own writing ambitions. I'll stick to laundry, making peanut butter & jellies, and carpool--thank you very much. Good luck with your illustrious career!The Floristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14557634928556542468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599152.post-91365387364538767872009-09-25T17:31:58.860-07:002009-09-25T17:31:58.860-07:00Thank you, Jen. :)
It was hard for me to make thi...Thank you, Jen. :)<br /><br />It was hard for me to make this decision, because I've been with them for months and the editors have always been kind and they paid promptly. However, as I said, those terms are unfai and I refuse to continue writing for them if I have to give them all rights. I know I can negotiate this with them, and I WILL try to do that, but I feel bad if other writers have just accepted these terms and signed away the rights to their writing for so little compensation.<br /><br />Wow, 10 years with Suite101! That's amazing. Good on ya for holding that position for so long! I have read a lot more positive things about writing for them than the negative things, so it really must be a realistic side gig for writers. <br /><br />Thanks for the feedback! I just might email you if I need any more guidance or tips. ;)Dawn Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06291423272908722351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599152.post-14296021606454846592009-09-25T11:53:37.731-07:002009-09-25T11:53:37.731-07:00First, congratulations on taking that daring step ...First, congratulations on taking that daring step away from a situation that didn't feel quite right. That's hard for a lot of writers, including me!<br /><br />Next, congratulations on your new gig! I've been writing for Suite101.com: <a href="http://mixedmediaarts.suite101.com" rel="nofollow">Mixed Media Arts</a> for ten years, and am on my third topic. This was my first gig and I've found that you get out of it what you put in. :-) So, if you're good at getting your article's links out there, you'll help your clicks. You have to be good at SEO, too. There's a lot of information about all that in the manuals, though, which are all linked in "my suite."<br /><br />Good luck!! xoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05752504199556834991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599152.post-42376882615356710972009-09-24T06:06:18.638-07:002009-09-24T06:06:18.638-07:00Thank you. :)Thank you. :)Dawn Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06291423272908722351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599152.post-15485540020501218192009-09-23T16:05:58.992-07:002009-09-23T16:05:58.992-07:00I'm writing for Suite101, and so far it's ...I'm writing for Suite101, and so far it's about what I expected. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on selling rights, and good luck with your new venture.Tara McClendonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07246124060126729229noreply@blogger.com