My article was published on the first try!

@Katlady2 (9904)
United States
March 24, 2008 5:09pm CST
I just wrote my very first article for Associated Content, and I honestly thought they would at least decline the first time asking for corrections or a rewrite. But I received the email today saying that it was approved for up front payment! Wooohoooo! I'm so excited! This is my first time even giving something like this a try. Thank you for letting me brag a bit and do my Snoopy dance for you. LOL! Here's the link to my article if you want to check it out: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/668519/my_personal_experience_with_a_child.html Feel free to let me know what you think. Any advice on writing techniques would be greatly appreciated. Love and hugs to everyone........Carryl
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
24 Mar 08
Wow that is great I think I might join there as well And it certainly is a good Article Love and Hugs
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@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
24 Mar 08
Thank you so much sweetie. They actually paid me $8.00 for the article! I was so surprised. I've got several other subjects in mind to write on, so now I just have to get my butt in gear and get to writing (and keep from being distracted by Mylot LOL). Big hugs to you hon.
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• United States
25 Mar 08
You got $8.00 for the article? I knew they paid well, but uh. Not that well! G'luck to you in future articles. =D
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@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
26 Mar 08
Thanks Louie. It surprised me too. LOL
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@weemam (13372)
24 Mar 08
well done you , you are a clever kid , fame at last xxxx
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@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
24 Mar 08
Thankyouthankyouthankyou. ***taking a bow*** Now hopefully I can keep the brain cells functioning to write some more. Hahahaha! Hugs!
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@Darkwing (21583)
25 Mar 08
Wow... well done, Katlady... it's a nice feeling isn't it? I publish in AC too. I've been in there for well over a year now, I believe, and think it's a cooooool place to write. By the way, I went to read your article, and it said it was "Coming Soon". lol. I'll have to go back later, I guess. Brightest Blessings and good luck with your future writing.
@Darkwing (21583)
26 Mar 08
I received an e-mail notification that I had comments on AC. There's one from you and one from another friend. Thank you so much for taking a look. I'm in England, so only get paid for page views, so it's a big help to me when somebody visits one of my articles or more. Thank you.
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@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
26 Mar 08
Glad to be of help hon. I've added you to my favorites and subscribed to your publishings, so now I will be able to know when you publish something. Hugs to you hon.
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@mjsdls (1840)
• United States
24 Mar 08
Congradualations katlady. I'm a member but have not submitted anything for awhile. I did get one article published. Keep up the good work.
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@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
24 Mar 08
Thank you so much for the kind words and the encouragement hon. I appreciate it. I'll look for you at AC. Are you using the same user name there as here on Mylot? Hugs!
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@blackbriar (9076)
• United States
25 Mar 08
WoooooHooooooooooo Congrats on having your article approved. Apparently it's not ready for us to view yet but I'm holding onto this email to check later.
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@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
25 Mar 08
Try going into my profile page...maybe you can access it there. Look for either CarrylW@msn.com or Katlady2 for my page. Thanks so much hon. Hugs!
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@jenni7202 (1598)
• United States
24 Mar 08
That's great! I haven't become a member of Associated Content, because I don't do too much writing. I write for Epinions.com, where you write reviews about products that you use everyday. I really like it over there, but don't make much money from them.
@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
24 Mar 08
Thank you Jenni. I appreciate it. I've always wanted to give AC a try but didn't have the courage. I finally sucked in my pride and gave it a shot. Maybe it's beginner's luck, but I still like it a lot. LOL!
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@plumwish07 (4057)
• Indonesia
25 Mar 08
yipppiiiieeee, congratulation my dear. i would like to see the articles that you write about in your link that you provide in here. congrats for you
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@lingli_78 (12822)
• Australia
25 Mar 08
congratulations katlady... i actually go to the site and have a read of your article... it is fantastic... keep up the good work and i am waiting to read more of your articles... i am happy for you as well and doing the snoopy dance together with you now...
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@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
26 Mar 08
And such a good snoopy dance partner you are! LOL! Thank you so much hon.
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@sizzle3000 (3036)
• United States
25 Mar 08
Congratulations. I have writen several articles for associated content. For the most part I have been paid upfront. I also was submit my work for payment no matter what. Then if it is turned down I have to decide weather to publish or not. I usualy do publish though. I love to write and I only submit articles that I think others would be interested in. However, associated content is not the only place I write. I write on here as well as gather.com, epinions.com too. You get credit for people viewing your reviews or articles as well as commenting on them. These are all good sites and they all can earn you a little money. The more articles you write and submit the more money you can make. It is all what you want to put into it. I will check out your article and I hope you will check out mine.
@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
26 Mar 08
Thank you so much hon. I'm on Gather too, but I haven't been too active there lately. I'll have to check out epinions. A lot of people have been mentioning that one to me. Thanks so much for your encouragement and advice.
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@Feona1962 (7526)
• United States
25 Mar 08
Congratulations....I tried the link and it said, no way!!...LOL...I can't believe you posted an article before me...Now I'm going to have to get a move on and do some writing...You go girl....Hugs
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@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
25 Mar 08
OMG! You mean I really got ahead of you on something finally?? LOL! Thanks so much hon. Big warm hugs to you.
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@Feona1962 (7526)
• United States
25 Mar 08
Okay, now that I got into the correct link....The article is great...Keep up the good work, PPP....
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• United States
25 Mar 08
Congratulations and good job. I hope you have many more published in the future.
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@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
26 Mar 08
Thank you very much hon. I've got a few ideas in mind. I just have to get going and get them written. LOL
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@gemini_rose (16264)
25 Mar 08
I just had a look at your article, it was great! Congrats on it being your first one and it getting accepted you should feel really proud of yourself! I would love to write articles and things, but although I have signed up to a few of these places have yet to gain the confidence to actually write and submit something. I guess the fear of being rejected plays a strong part in my reluctance to do so. Now you have done one, it should be easy for you to keep going now! Well done.
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@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
26 Mar 08
That fear of rejection held me back too, believe me. It's a difficult feeling to overcome too. Thank you so much for your encouragement hon. I really appreciate it. And I hope you will be able to do your writing someday too. Good luck.
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@tjades (3591)
• Jamaica
25 Mar 08
Hi Katlady. Congratulations on your success. I tried to view your article but it said that the content I was looking for would be coming soon so I guess I'll have to check back some other time. I can just imagine your level of elation. I must say that your achievement as jarred that side of me which always wants to write but just never got around to doing so. So many times I allow lazyness to cause me to not even write down a poem which may be swimming around in my head and then the moment, the poem is lost. Thumbs up to you for having the courage to write and seek publication for your work. Maybe you could send me some of that energy through telepathy (smile). Once again congratulations.
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@lisan23 (442)
• United States
25 Mar 08
Congrats! I stopped writing for them awhile ago, but I did make a total of about $90 off 8 articles. I paid for my husbands valentines present with the money I got from them! It's a good site to bring some extra money. My problem was I ran out of idea's to write about!
@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
26 Mar 08
Good for you hon! Sounds like it worked well for you. Don't worry...I'm sure an idea or two will sneak up on you when you least expect it. LOL! Thanks so much hon.
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• Kuwait
3 Apr 08
Wow,,, thats cool,,, i mean your good and born to be a writer and will shine to this field if you really work on it,, so how about income there? is that good, i hope so..
• Kuwait
7 Apr 08
so how did you do that?just curious?
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@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
3 Apr 08
Thank you hon. So far, I was paid $8.01 for the first article, and for the last two I submitted I was paid $4.51 for each. So I guess that's not too bad for sitting at home drumming up ideas to write about. LOL
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@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
10 Apr 08
For what I've been submitting, I just use my experiences in life. Or anything that inspires me, like my pets or my parents. The one that I was paid $8 for was about my daughter and what we both dealt with from her being born with club feet.
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@sherrir101 (3670)
• Malinta, Ohio
24 Mar 08
You are just having a great year, aren't you? LOL They wouldn't let me read the article yet. But I will. I love to read but have a hard time writing. First ime, eh? No rewrites? You must be very proud. You have a right to. WooHoo!
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@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
24 Mar 08
Yes, life is finally being good to me for a change. LOL! Thanks so much hon. I didn't think I could do the writing either, but apparently I did something right. Thanks again, and big hugs to you. BTW, I love your avatar. You look awesome!
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@CatsandDogs (13963)
• United States
25 Mar 08
That's awesome Carryl!! See what a little confidance does? It goes a long long way!! I did read your article and am glad to hear it has a happy ending. It had to be hard to see your child struggle through but she made it and that's what counts!! Way to go mom!!
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@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
26 Mar 08
Yes, it was really hard, but that struggle really was worth it. Thanks so much my friend. Hugs to you.
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@alamode (3071)
• United States
25 Mar 08
I just sent you a 'party with' notification... I must by psychic! Good for you, hunny! I'm gonna go right now and check it out... even though I already know its good. I'm gonna show it to EVERYBODY... and now I know where you've been keeping yourself! Kudos, kiddo!
@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
26 Mar 08
Thankyouthankyouthankyou! You're the best! Hugs to you hon.
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@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
26 Mar 08
Awwww....thanks hon!
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@alamode (3071)
• United States
26 Mar 08
It was a great article... no wonder they didn't need anything else! You've got the touch, hunny, and its easy to see it came from your heart. You're a natural! I wish you many more successes! Luv ya!
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• United States
24 Mar 08
I just left you a message on your AC page and I'm going to go back and become your first favorite. If AC didn't ask for a rewrite or send it back for corrections, then you're doing well! Congrats on your first article... I'll be checking back from time to time to send you some views!! Great job!
@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
24 Mar 08
OH thank you so much hon! You don't know how good your words make me feel. I really appreciate it. I'll be seeing you on AC. Hugs to you my new friend.
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@shizuoka (352)
• United States
21 Apr 08
Hi Katlady, I just wanted to thank you. I read your post a couple of weeks ago and decided to take a look at Associated Content. I then signed up and submitted an article. I was so excited when it was accepted. I've since written another one but haven't heard back from them yet. I read your article and hope that you will take a look at mine. http://www.associatedcontent.com/kanaka Keep up the good work and thanks again! Alice
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@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
21 Apr 08
I just read your article and it is absolutely awesome. Of course all of that wonderful food you mentioned in the first part of the article made me REALLY hungry! LOL! I'm so glad you decided to join up there hon. I hope you continue to enjoy it. Thanks sweetie......Carryl
@shizuoka (352)
• United States
22 Apr 08
Thank you so much for your kind comments. I just found out that they have accepted my second article entitled, "The Challenges Facing Multi-Cultural Marriage." It's not published yet, but should be in a day or two. Being published makes me finally feel like a real writer and gives me incentive to continue with my novel. I am so glad that you posted this discussion!
@shizuoka (352)
• United States
22 Apr 08
It's published already! Boy are they fast. It has a picture from my wedding in Japan on it too.
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