tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30390207293491558262011-11-28T00:17:20.805Za blog. Obviously. is it 'mmm' as in yummy or 'mmm' as in maybe? let me knowsam thewlishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13560065082135226243noreply@blogger.comBlogger201100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3039020729349155826.post-49048395461648305722009-03-22T22:22:00.003Z2009-03-22T22:28:14.072Z

It is mothering sunday today, and I allowed my son to creep into bed with me this morning. He then proceded to wake me by throwing up on his own head and then all over me. Happy Mother's Day!As a sombre twist to Mother's Day, Jade Goody, she of Big Brother fame died this morning. Whether you love her or hate her, you have to shake your head in disbelief at the speed of it. And send hugs to her

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I was over at fwj yesterday, cradling my slack mouthed jaw in disbelief. Certain visitors to the website, when faced with a, in my mind, courteous post explaining a delay in posting leads complained at the unprofessionalism of having other things to do.Whether they realise Deb has a full-time job, a family and other blogs to deal with I don't know, but I'm not sure it matters. If you are getting

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I found this on Craigslist and had to shareHi, I have a pretty cool job I’m offering that's pretty easy to do. It’s a great chance to make a little extra money that you can do right from your computer when you run out of stuff to google. I'm looking for writers who can churn out about 500-1000 words per day (around a couple of times a week). The topic on which is being written is everything

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An excuse for sparse posting. Sorry.I have been toying with the idea of setting up a site that lists job posting available to UK freelance writers and bloggers, just to save the disappointment of finding a really great gig or writing sitebut not being able to do it because you are not in US/Canada.What do you think? If you stumble past here, let me know if you think it would be useful.This point

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There are numerous discussions flying around the Web at any time about how much a freelance writer should a) expect to earn b) actually earn and c) need to earn.Deb Ng over at fwj recently posted on empowering those new to the business to realise their worth and don't accept rates that, frankly, take the mickey. This, I think, is a good thing, but will not solve the issues entirely, although

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As a pre-cursor to a post I will publish later, I am thinking about money. It makes the world go round as they say and is the root of all evil. If money didn't exist, or if I had none, would I be any happier? I know I currently feel trapped between needing to earn the good wage I command in the 'day job' in order to feed the family and wanting to spend time writing. More on this later. Hopefully

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Happy Birthday to me.Did you know that I share my birthday with two luminaries of the modern world- Mr Abraham Lincoln and Mr Bruce Forsyth.:)

sam thewlishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13560065082135226243noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3039020729349155826.post-72368952329927012102009-02-21T12:03:00.002Z2009-02-21T12:07:37.154Z

I renamed the blog. The original name was, let's face it, not very interesting.I like the new one (even though it wasn't my first, or even tenth choice!). Let me know what you think (I am aware I am probably talking to myself and am therefore unlikely to get a surprising answer. Sigh)I also have a question. The Google ads showing on my site (hey, we've all got to try) are offering a cure for bad

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And unfortunately I already have one. If only my family didn't need a roof over their head and to eat I would have the time to devote to this blog and my other web and literary pursuits they deserve. Never mind, my best will have to do!Fact of the day. A peanut is not a nut. It is a legume. Therefore if you have a peanut allergy (an affliction I have just discovered affect my son) you are as

sam thewlishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13560065082135226243noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3039020729349155826.post-60772515615004720062009-02-19T13:13:00.002Z2009-02-19T13:17:07.316Z

I saw this, and couldn't resist posting it here Winnie the Pooh's guide to blogging. And it is written by James Chartrand from Men with Pens no less (I have heard much of this Chartrand and was pleased the copyblogger post that caught my eye was his) If you ever swing past this way James, give me a wave...

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Online link to my latest tax technical article in Tax Adviser magazine is now available. And useful! Enjoy.

sam thewlishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13560065082135226243noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3039020729349155826.post-17770984899475257892009-02-17T13:26:00.002Z2009-02-17T13:34:15.717Z

Well, twice in one day. We are privileged!Just thought I would note a great new site I've found (when I say new, the site isn't new, but it's new to me) Kudos Writing. Not only is it a great resource for writing competitions (I've noted a few down that end in Feb) but you can also submit to sister publication Orbis (follow the link on the main site). You can even join the Orbis facebook

sam thewlishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13560065082135226243noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3039020729349155826.post-20861590938198751742009-02-17T08:17:00.002Z2009-02-17T08:32:59.844Z

Right, start againHello and welcome to the revamped(!) blog.Aiming to be a bit different this time, I do intend to continue to cover and discuss writing stuff but I may also offer my own humble opinion on things going on in my world, and the world in general. Like the pitiful sentence handed out to the lorry driver that killed an entire family on the M6. Whilst I appreciate he didn't mean to kill

sam thewlishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13560065082135226243noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3039020729349155826.post-32675612768658146222008-04-21T22:33:00.005+01:002008-04-22T20:44:04.479+01:00

Sorry.I know, I've been conspicuous in my absence recently. I have been busy though.I have (very) recently started writing for hubpages, and my latest article can be found here http://hubpages.com/_mywebs1/hub/The-Natural-Mothers-ToolkitI also spend a lot of time browsing Deb's site here http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/ . It is very good, saves you a lot of time searching other sites and I

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Apologies for the lack of posting, due in equal parts to disillusionment with my lack of readers, and being busy working.I have written and submitted a number of articles and queries to magazines, have a non-fiction book proposal under consideration and am fine tuning a couple of fiction stories for competition entry.Read by Dawn Vol.3 is available for preorder from Amazon now, and will be

sam thewlishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13560065082135226243noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3039020729349155826.post-67107934388382739472008-01-15T22:30:00.000Z2008-01-15T22:33:49.086Z

I have today received confirmation that one of my favourite short stories is to be published in an anthology. This is a proper book that can actually be bought in an actual bookshop, and can even be borrowed from an actual lending library.I have had my draft contract detailing my royalty rates and my advance.I am speechless.Until I can speak again, fair reader...

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Well, second week in Jan already hasn't the time flown. I was all geared up and enthusiastic last week with my shiny new blog and all, but I am getting increasingly discouraged as my Google Analytics tells me the only person reading my blog is me. And I know what it says!Which brings me on to a rather philosophical question- if I am writing this blog in the knowledge that no one else is reading

sam thewlishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13560065082135226243noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3039020729349155826.post-79871246198039038592008-01-06T13:37:00.000Z2008-01-06T14:12:02.117Z

Well, this week I entered a competition to write a very short story where the title must contain a London Street name, full details are available here http://www.timeoutwriteupyourstreet.org.uk/. My title included Savile Row, and here's hoping...I am also rewriting my draft for a very interesting sounding competition run by a fantastic new site called www.redbubble.com. The theme is 'in the

sam thewlishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13560065082135226243noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3039020729349155826.post-29799440928596091992008-01-05T20:25:00.000Z2008-01-05T20:52:47.470Z

I thought I had better let you know where I am up to in my quest for international recognition.I have always loved writing but never really took it seriously until August 2006 when I happened to spot a short story competition in my local paper, which I entered. Unfortunately I was unsuccessful in that attempt, but I persevered, and fortunately, did not have long to wait. The second competition I

sam thewlishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13560065082135226243noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3039020729349155826.post-88925011766999816872008-01-05T19:56:00.000Z2008-01-05T20:01:02.243Z

Hello world, if there's anyone out there?...Welcome to my shiny new blog! The aim of this blog is to keep a record of what I am doing in my pursuit of official authordom.I plan to detail which competitions I am entering, which submission calls I am answering, and give full, excruciating details of my rejections!Until next time, fair readersamxx

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