I love writing..my husband said it is really my passion. Writing has been my solace to everything and my breathing wall so to speak.
Until now, I have a journal aside from my blog. I write when I want to burst out my emotions but I don't want to tell everyone. I write when I'm in nirvana and doesn't want to share.
Its been my style for more than 10 years now...from my unwanted love to my unexpected pregnancy..
Now, I'm doing it for living but it still my true love and has my devotion. NO wonder I can write 10-15 articles in a single day..and even if a client doesn't pay me, I will still write...
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Monday, July 21, 2008
New Clients!
I'm so happy! I got two new clients- one from freindster and the other onw from odesk.
Check the classified ads in freindster but be aware that it is a free posting site..there are many prankters there..
I am more assured with www.odesk.com, since the site also charges your client and verfy payment methods. I got a client from Greece for travel articles, and the pay is good. Check the site..many Filipinos are hired there...
Check the classified ads in freindster but be aware that it is a free posting site..there are many prankters there..
I am more assured with www.odesk.com, since the site also charges your client and verfy payment methods. I got a client from Greece for travel articles, and the pay is good. Check the site..many Filipinos are hired there...
Saturday, July 19, 2008
How to Avoid Scams!
Opportunities for Filipinos via the internet are endless, so are scammers. If you Google online jobs, you will have thousands of searches, some are legitimate some are not. How can you detect scammers?
1. Stay away from those sites that ask you to pay for membership. the money you spent let say 10K will not be equal to the profit that you will get. Some "free" sites, are just free for the sake of marketing, you will not get many clients or projects unless you will update your membership.
2. They let you submit many articles before paying you. I read in many posts that some sites ask their writers to submit 100 articles before they pay for them. when your done, they will cancel your account, imagine the pain you did for those articles.
3. Research and research. Make use of the internet to double check the person you wish to work with if they are real or not. Google their names and add the word " scam. Some scammers are very professional that its not easy to track them in the interent. I once stumble a scam and they even advertised in JObstreet. Tehy sent me a contract and they offer salary in euro when they are in the States! Their "HR Head" only has a gmail, not a company mail...so poor... I read in an Interpool that they are a scam.
4. asking for your Information like bank accounts and credit card numbers... I dont have to elaborate on this, when they start asking for these, think twice. SOme clients would even offer to make a paypal account for you since most FIlipinos dont have Paypal Accounts. My brother's ( a webmaster) American client shoulders banks transfers fees...
Well, that's all I can advise...Filipinos should be vigilant against these criminals. We are very talented and we should not let other people take advantage of us..
1. Stay away from those sites that ask you to pay for membership. the money you spent let say 10K will not be equal to the profit that you will get. Some "free" sites, are just free for the sake of marketing, you will not get many clients or projects unless you will update your membership.
2. They let you submit many articles before paying you. I read in many posts that some sites ask their writers to submit 100 articles before they pay for them. when your done, they will cancel your account, imagine the pain you did for those articles.
3. Research and research. Make use of the internet to double check the person you wish to work with if they are real or not. Google their names and add the word " scam. Some scammers are very professional that its not easy to track them in the interent. I once stumble a scam and they even advertised in JObstreet. Tehy sent me a contract and they offer salary in euro when they are in the States! Their "HR Head" only has a gmail, not a company mail...so poor... I read in an Interpool that they are a scam.
4. asking for your Information like bank accounts and credit card numbers... I dont have to elaborate on this, when they start asking for these, think twice. SOme clients would even offer to make a paypal account for you since most FIlipinos dont have Paypal Accounts. My brother's ( a webmaster) American client shoulders banks transfers fees...
Well, that's all I can advise...Filipinos should be vigilant against these criminals. We are very talented and we should not let other people take advantage of us..
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
earned money
Two days ago I went to Globe to cash out my GCash from my freelance writing. The amount is not big but with the time I spent with my son and surveillance for my helper, its a good price!
I'm still looking for bigger options online...but as of now, I'm very thankful for this opportunity...
I'm still looking for bigger options online...but as of now, I'm very thankful for this opportunity...
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Its already early morning...gecko is very loud...sound of silence...
I just finished and submitted my second batch of articles. I was writing about health insurance plans and honestly, it was difficult. Obviously, I'm not that familiar.
Well, I'm just happy that I can do this in my own house and I can watch my son all day..
I just finished and submitted my second batch of articles. I was writing about health insurance plans and honestly, it was difficult. Obviously, I'm not that familiar.
Well, I'm just happy that I can do this in my own house and I can watch my son all day..
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Freelance writers
Money earned online? It is very possible now and I know this is already a cliche. People can earn money through blogs, data entry and even while viewing sites. However, the question is which one really gives money to us? Especially for Filipinos who can't have PayPal that easy and with scams around which one should we trust?
I received P250 in my Gcash from writing 5 articles. I know it quite very small but at least I have it right after they checked my articles. Its better than all those $18 per articles advertised that would just end up as scams. You choose the topic that you will write about and it already includes the references to be used. Part time writers would have P50 per article while full time (that means you have to work everyday) gets P75 per article.
If you fully understand the topics and knows what to write, it will just take you less than thirty minutes to finish a 500-word article. For stay at home moms or dads and for those who wants extra income, check http://get-paid-for-writing.blogspot.com
I received P250 in my Gcash from writing 5 articles. I know it quite very small but at least I have it right after they checked my articles. Its better than all those $18 per articles advertised that would just end up as scams. You choose the topic that you will write about and it already includes the references to be used. Part time writers would have P50 per article while full time (that means you have to work everyday) gets P75 per article.
If you fully understand the topics and knows what to write, it will just take you less than thirty minutes to finish a 500-word article. For stay at home moms or dads and for those who wants extra income, check http://get-paid-for-writing.blogspot.com
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About Me
- Valerie Lumanog-Caulin
- Shifting to be a freelance writer from the conventional 8-5pm job was the best career move I made. I have control of my time especially for my toddler and most of all, I reap higher financial rewards!
