Catana

@Catana (735)

United States • Age 86

Joined myLot 14 years ago

Self-published novelist, six-time NaNoWriMo winner, blogger

writingcycle.wordpress.com/

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Catana liked this • 28 Feb 11

Importance of blogging on the decline?

DoctorDidi @DoctorDidi (7018) • India 28 Feb 11

Do you think that the importance of blogging is on the decline after the launching of twitter, facebook or so many similar sites?

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Catana liked this • 28 Feb 11

Genre Biases

allyoftherain @allyoftherain (7208) • United States 27 Feb 11

Hey all the readers out there! I've got a question for you. Do you have Genre Biases? As in... you only read books from a certain genre or you won't read books from other genres? Or are you an easy to please person who's going to...

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Catana liked this • 19 Feb 11

Denying friend requests

speakeasy @speakeasy (4171) • United States 18 Feb 11

I just denied being a friend with a person, which for me is very unusual. Normally, I only deny people who very clearly are using myLot to promote their own product.site. I check their profile to see what they are been...

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Catana liked this • 18 Feb 11

Which would you rather be, indie published, or traditionally published?

DoriLentrich @DoriLentrich (1016) • United States 18 Feb 11

The debate is raging all over the internet about whether it is better to go it on your own or take the traditional route to publication. There are trade-offs with each choice, which do you want to do? Or both?

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Catana liked this • 18 Feb 11

Officially a licensed author

CRIVAS @CRIVAS (1815) • Canada 18 Feb 11

I finally did it. Yesterday I got my last mark on my freelance writers course and I passed. I am now officially a licensed author. I am so excited. All my life I have loved to write and now I have the chance to make a living out...

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Catana liked this • 18 Feb 11

Why I use Blogspot/Blogger.com instead of other Blog sites

freymind @freymind (1351) • Philippines 18 Feb 11

Simplicity makes it for me. I can do whatever I want with my blog using this medium. Although there are few people who uses other blog sites, for me this is already my home blog. I don't want to use another as this is the best for...

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Catana liked this • 17 Feb 11

E-books!!!

VisonTech @VisonTech (258) • United States 17 Feb 11

So I wanted to publish an e-book and started reading a whole lot. I found out that some people make over 6 figures all from online writing, publishing, advertising. They never have to touch a piece of paper. With one year of...

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Catana liked this • 12 Feb 11

A good argument for doing away with the old upfront payment system

SandrainSpain @Sandra1952 (6047) • Spain 12 Feb 11

Recently, I became Channel Manager for the William Shakespeare Channel on Helium. One of my duties is to grade the articles within the channel, and some of them are absolutely dreadful - there's no polite way to say it....

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Catana liked this • 10 Feb 11

How to make nice iced mint tea?

prad_18 @prad_18 (13) • India 10 Feb 11

I dont know how to make proper iced mint tea although I love it in summer. I tried couple of times but that didnt came as tasty as it shd be. Iced tea is so refreshing. Can anybody help me to make it?

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Catana liked this • 6 Feb 11

Where should i create my first website

bloodclick @bloodclick (245) • Philippines 6 Feb 11

Hello there!!!.. may i ask if where can i find the best website builder which i can use to create my very first website to be published online?. . I would like customized it with my own taste of design.. or better yet, do you know...

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Catana liked this • 2 Feb 11

how do you see yourself when you've reached the age of 70?

MarappleStiffy @marapplestiffy (2182) • Philippines 2 Feb 11

if your still young like me, the question is for you...but if your already 70 or past 70, did you ever think that you would be what you are and do what you're doing right now? Honestly, an image just popped into my head, me...

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Catana liked this • 31 Jan 11

Does anybody know about Demand Studios?

liquorice @liquorice (3887) 31 Jan 11

I've just come across Demand Studios, and have had a quick look at their website. It's a very professional looking site, and it says that you can apply to work as a freelance writer, film maker, copy writer, blogger or expert. And...

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Catana liked this • 30 Jan 11

Do you have self-promotion issues?

abitosunshine @abitosunshine (765) • United States 27 Jan 11

Do you have a problem promoting your product, service, idea, or self? Do you have issues with those who do so, especially when done with a "look at mememe" mentality? I have no problem promoting my own products or ideas, but...

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abitosunshine I so agree with you about the one-on-one factor being much more comfortable. Now, when you take those lessons from your friend, you will pass the learning along, right?

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Catana liked this • 30 Jan 11

Do you have self-promotion issues?

abitosunshine @abitosunshine (765) • United States 27 Jan 11

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jillhill I do have a hard time tooting my own horn unless I am one on one with someone....then I find it much easier to do. I have a friend that is so good at promoting herself I should take lessons!

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Catana liked this • 30 Jan 11

Do you have self-promotion issues?

abitosunshine @abitosunshine (765) • United States 27 Jan 11

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abitosunshine Perfect example, thank you! As far as I see, you're going about it the right way. You're utilizing the networking from the perspective of getting yourself out there, yet promoting others, which in my opionion promotes you and your product. Bravo on the...

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Catana liked this • 30 Jan 11

Do you have self-promotion issues?

abitosunshine @abitosunshine (765) • United States 27 Jan 11

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Catana liked this • 30 Jan 11

New in blogging

EdnaReyes @EdnaReyes (2622) • Philippines 30 Jan 11

My daughter keeps on nagging me about having my own blog and do make peace with her, started one. I am new in this blogging and want some tips and help. Please share some and i will deeply appreciate it.

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Catana liked this • 26 Jan 11

Dial-up or Broadband? (looking for advise/info)

Elizabeth White @Masihi (4413) • Canada 26 Jan 11

Hi, I am looking for advise and info, I'm not very good in all this high-tech stuff, so please bear with me. *blush* Anyway, I am trying to figure out what is the difference between Broadband and Dial-up, affects on email,...

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Catana liked this • 26 Jan 11

Too much snow?

webeishere @webeishere (36313) • United States 26 Jan 11

Well, this photo was taken today (1-26-11) in my back yard. It shows the depth of the snow in most areas here in Minnesota. We are already above the normal/average snowfall for winter and we still have Feb, March, and April to...

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