Comments on: What I Learned as a Participant in an Online Writing Panel http://www.theadventurouswriter.com/posts/what-i-learned-as-a-participant-in-an-online-writing-panel/ Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen: "Freelancing full-time. Will write for food." Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:24:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Laurie PK http://www.theadventurouswriter.com/posts/what-i-learned-as-a-participant-in-an-online-writing-panel/comment-page-1/#comment-96 Laurie PK Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:24:24 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/?p=85#comment-96 Okay, I went ahead and changed my WordPress theme. I like this one better: it loads faster, and it's much neater, cleaner, and more professional looking! .-= Laurie PK´s last blog post...<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/QuipsTipsAchievingGoals/~3/55OI7EJrvu0/" rel="nofollow">13 Tips for Easy Halloween Costumes, Parties, and Pets</a> =-. Okay, I went ahead and changed my WordPress theme. I like this one better: it loads faster, and it’s much neater, cleaner, and more professional looking!
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]]> By: Laurie PK http://www.theadventurouswriter.com/posts/what-i-learned-as-a-participant-in-an-online-writing-panel/comment-page-1/#comment-93 Laurie PK Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:32:43 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/?p=85#comment-93 Hi MissDazey, Great to hear from you! The last 2 panels I participated in were open to anyone who was willing to pay (as audience members, not panelists. Panelists don't pay!). New and professional writers alike were in the audience -- it was great. Often, panels are part of a longer event, such as a writer's retreat or conference. Then, the cost of the panel would be included in the total cost of the retreat or conference. About making money blogging: you better believe I've written about monetizing your blog! :-) Click on <a href="http://theadventurouswriter.com/blogwriting/quoted-writers/how-to-make-money-blogging-for-writers/" rel="nofollow">How to Make Money Blogging for Writers</a> -- it's good starting point. There are other links in that article. No, I don't think the opportunities for new writers and bloggers are gone -- not by a long shot! But, there's definitely alot of competition. Like with any career or job, being lucky -- and being in the right place at the right time -- is huge. I think the online opportunities (such as those listed on Craig's List or other journalism boards) are very, very competitive. Thousands of writers are trolling those boards and applying for those jobs! I've never had a job as a blogger (outside of my own blogs), but I'm pretty sure the pay won't knock your socks off. Same with writing -- until you can build your portfolio and reputation. Places like Suite101, Orato, About.com offer solid writing opportunities. Now I have a question for you, MissDazey! It's about this website, The Adventurous Writer. It seems to take a long time to load on my computer....do you find that, too? That is, is it a little slower than the other websites you visit? I'm thinking of switching to a simpler WordPress theme, which will load faster. Thanks for your thoughts -- and your questions! :-) Laurie .-= Laurie PK´s last blog post...<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/QuipsTipsForFreelanceWriters/~3/fXtvxEaU9wI/" rel="nofollow">14 Tips for Successful Magazine Writers</a> =-. Hi MissDazey,

Great to hear from you!

The last 2 panels I participated in were open to anyone who was willing to pay (as audience members, not panelists. Panelists don’t pay!). New and professional writers alike were in the audience — it was great. Often, panels are part of a longer event, such as a writer’s retreat or conference. Then, the cost of the panel would be included in the total cost of the retreat or conference.

About making money blogging: you better believe I’ve written about monetizing your blog! :-)

Click on How to Make Money Blogging for Writers — it’s good starting point. There are other links in that article.

No, I don’t think the opportunities for new writers and bloggers are gone — not by a long shot! But, there’s definitely alot of competition. Like with any career or job, being lucky — and being in the right place at the right time — is huge. I think the online opportunities (such as those listed on Craig’s List or other journalism boards) are very, very competitive. Thousands of writers are trolling those boards and applying for those jobs!

I’ve never had a job as a blogger (outside of my own blogs), but I’m pretty sure the pay won’t knock your socks off. Same with writing — until you can build your portfolio and reputation. Places like Suite101, Orato, About.com offer solid writing opportunities.

Now I have a question for you, MissDazey! It’s about this website, The Adventurous Writer. It seems to take a long time to load on my computer….do you find that, too? That is, is it a little slower than the other websites you visit? I’m thinking of switching to a simpler WordPress theme, which will load faster.

Thanks for your thoughts — and your questions! :-)

Laurie
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]]> By: MissDazey http://www.theadventurouswriter.com/posts/what-i-learned-as-a-participant-in-an-online-writing-panel/comment-page-1/#comment-90 MissDazey Fri, 28 Aug 2009 01:00:54 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/?p=85#comment-90 I would love to go to a gathering where you are a panelist. Are these usually only opened for professional writers. 2 questions- 1) I'm assuming you have written on how to monetize a blog, where would I find that? 2) Is the opportunties for new bloggers and writer almost gone? It seems everyone is blogging. MissDazey .-= MissDazey´s last blog post...<a href="http://www.eldergeneration.net/2009/08/dear-senator-kennedy-i-am-writing-today.html" rel="nofollow">Dear Senator Kennedy</a> =-. I would love to go to a gathering where you are a panelist. Are these usually only opened for professional writers. 2 questions- 1) I’m assuming you have written on how to monetize a blog, where would I find that? 2) Is the opportunties for new bloggers and writer almost gone? It seems everyone is blogging.

MissDazey
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]]> By: Laurie PK http://www.theadventurouswriter.com/posts/what-i-learned-as-a-participant-in-an-online-writing-panel/comment-page-1/#comment-36 Laurie PK Sun, 19 Jul 2009 16:46:09 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/?p=85#comment-36 Thanks Ali, I appreciate that you stopped by -- and you did a wonderful job as moderator! Because of my experience on the panel at the Bowen Island Writer's Festival, I've been asked to sit on another online writer's panel. This one is Saturday, August 15, that the BC Association of Magazine Publishers is putting together. I'm thrilled and honored to attend -- I LOVE sitting on and listening to panel discussions. You learn so much. Happy writing, Laurie .-= Laurie PK´s last blog post...<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/QuipsTipsForFreelanceWriters/~3/3Peeezw4_5c/" rel="nofollow">3 Tips for Joining an Online Writing Group</a> =-. Thanks Ali, I appreciate that you stopped by — and you did a wonderful job as moderator!

Because of my experience on the panel at the Bowen Island Writer’s Festival, I’ve been asked to sit on another online writer’s panel. This one is Saturday, August 15, that the BC Association of Magazine Publishers is putting together. I’m thrilled and honored to attend — I LOVE sitting on and listening to panel discussions. You learn so much.

Happy writing,
Laurie
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]]> By: Alison Bate http://www.theadventurouswriter.com/posts/what-i-learned-as-a-participant-in-an-online-writing-panel/comment-page-1/#comment-30 Alison Bate Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:07:15 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/?p=85#comment-30 Hi laurie Some great advice here..i think it would be neat if you did a blogging workshop....Ali .-= Alison Bate´s last blogpost...<a href="http://alisonbate.ca/2009/07/12/online-tips-at-bowen-island-writing-festival/" rel="nofollow">Online tips at Bowen Island writing festival</a> =-. Hi laurie

Some great advice here..i think it would be neat if you did a blogging workshop….Ali
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]]> By: Alexis Grant http://www.theadventurouswriter.com/posts/what-i-learned-as-a-participant-in-an-online-writing-panel/comment-page-1/#comment-29 Alexis Grant Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:51:57 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/?p=85#comment-29 Ah, I need to learn more about monetizing my blog... Gotta put that on my to-do list! .-= Alexis Grant´s last blogpost...<a href="http://alexisgrant.wordpress.com/2009/07/13/start-your-monday-with-a-kick-in-the-butt/" rel="nofollow">Start your Monday with a Kick in the Butt</a> =-. Ah, I need to learn more about monetizing my blog… Gotta put that on my to-do list!
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]]> By: Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen http://www.theadventurouswriter.com/posts/what-i-learned-as-a-participant-in-an-online-writing-panel/comment-page-1/#comment-28 Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:23:25 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/?p=85#comment-28 The Surrey International Writer's Conference is one of my favorites; it's in October every year. This time, I'm volunteering there...and I hope one day to present a workshop or be on a panel! Thanks for dropping, Jane. Laurie The Surrey International Writer’s Conference is one of my favorites; it’s in October every year. This time, I’m volunteering there…and I hope one day to present a workshop or be on a panel!

Thanks for dropping, Jane.

Laurie

]]> By: Jane http://www.theadventurouswriter.com/posts/what-i-learned-as-a-participant-in-an-online-writing-panel/comment-page-1/#comment-27 Jane Mon, 13 Jul 2009 03:48:46 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/?p=85#comment-27 Thant's great! Makes me want to take in a writers conference!! Thant’s great! Makes me want to take in a writers conference!!

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