adlfrank

@adlfrank (7)

Philippines • Age 58

Joined myLot 14 years ago

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Writing ideas?

lmw814 @lmw814 (124) • United States 6 May 12

Sometimes I get stuck when it comes to ideas of things to write about. When you get into a slump, how do you come up with some new ideas?

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adlfrank Whenever I seem to run out of ideas or topics to write about, I always take the occasion as an opportunity to have a break. I usually stop awhile, doing nothing, thinking about nothing, and keeping my mind blank. Soon, like a good friend who comes for an...

6 May 12

better to proofread in paper?

jeanneyvonne @jeanneyvonne (5501) • Philippines 19 Apr 12

I have been having difficulty in assignments lately because I am doing poorly in my proofreading. I think this is because I am lately proofreading on my computer monitor and maybe my eyes are really tired. so I switched to...

opinion

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adlfrank At times, indeed, it could be dreadful, but proofreading is something writers must do in order to make their writing truly shine. Proofreading using a computer can be a real eye-straining experience. Spending hours staring at text can even do real harm to our...

6 May 12

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What is your favorite computer program and why?

Resy King @resy21curapika (2131) • Pasay, Philippines 4 May 12

We are all computer users here in mylot. I am just curious about aside form the internet tools like Internex Explorer, Mozilla, Opera and Google Chrome; we do also install programs that will make you feel better in using the...

how does it helps you

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adlfrank My favorite computer program is Microsoft Word. I know, it is one of the most boring programs out there, but, hey, it's the one that I use when I'm working. In fact, I use it when I write my articles, and most of my clients are using it too. Currently, I am...

6 May 12

Working fromHome

charmingwhiteeyes @charmingwhiteeyes (11) • United States 25 Apr 12

So I've decided to go back to working from home, but that's been easier said than done. After almost a year of looking a finally found something that is allowing me to supplement my income but nothing that has allowed me to quit...

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adlfrank I'm also working from home, although you can say I have had an easier time as far as getting work is concerned. I'm a freelance writer and copyeditor, with most of my work coming from my former employers. I used to be an in-house editor for a marketing...

6 May 12

Facebook gone? What will happen?

mathikyu @mathikyu (46) • Malaysia 15 Feb 11

Do we really need a social network such as facebook? So what will happen then if facebook is gone? Are you cry? Are you mad? Or just leave it that way. Maybe someof us will start to think if social network is gone, you will start...

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adlfrank Some people are just not comfortable interacting with other people, especially if it would involve some personal, face-to-face dealings. Social networks, such as Facebook, help them gain friends without the usual risks associated with real-world, offline...

16 Feb 11

It's hard to not take it personal...

macdingolinger @macdingolinger (10385) • United States 13 Feb 11

I've been working on textbroker writing articles for almost two years now. I do pretty good at it. I hae even received several direct orders from those who like my work. Today I get this note and it simply said a client had...

article

blacklist

textbroker

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adlfrank Well, if they didn't want what you wrote, they should have told you before they bought it or paid for it. The mere fact they paid for it means that they had read it and liked what they saw. Anyway, thanks for providing us a glimpse into writing for textbroker...

13 Feb 11

Computers ruined the life of my classmates in college

careguarden @careguarden (5670) • Philippines 11 Feb 11

I have my friend since college and until now, he is on college because he is addict on computer games and didn't pass the subjects because he had no time for studying. It's been 6 years now and until now I have no idea what year...

computers

having fun

ruined our life

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adlfrank I pity your friend. But I don't think computers and computer games should be blamed. Computers are designed as productivity tools. They are there to help humans become more productive and accomplish a lot more than they otherwise would without these electronic...

13 Feb 11

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