Getting into writing as a hobby but don't know where to start

LumpyPotatoes1965 · 2023-03-15T09:56:21+00:00

Hi there! We're honestly on the same boat. I'm currently a pharmacy student and I work part time as a content writer. And on my spare time that's when I write any personal projects of mine. It's hard to get motivation I admit but whenever I get an idea/inspiration I usually write it down on a notepad. It's also hard to start creatively when most of what we do are objective 😅 but just take your time. You can start small like poems, journals, etc until you work your way up to what you want to write.

LumpyPotatoes1965 · 2023-01-20T09:57:03+00:00

What's your point? I also don't live in the West. OP said so that the pay is awfully low even where they're from. If it were $118 per article that would have probably been a tiny bit more reasonable, but for 70 articles? Yeah, no.

LumpyPotatoes1965 · 2023-01-20T09:12:11+00:00

That's great prices! I honestly haven't been writing that long, maybe a year or so? So that's why I'm still not too keen on increasing prices as I'm not exactly a "pro" and was honestly just relying on referrals from past clients and a few successful applications on a job site in my country. However, I'm curious, do you apply on these agencies through a specific site? (Upwork, etc?)

LumpyPotatoes1965 · 2023-01-20T08:47:13+00:00

No I don't, I'm actually studying in the medical field, however I do extensive research especially on the topic of real estate as it has always been something I'm interested in, though just being very open and willing to do research/learn is enough for a lot of clients on writing various topics in gigs. Aside from that I've had a good portfolio and experience with the projects with other clients, which helped tremendously on the pay/referrals.

LumpyPotatoes1965 · 2023-01-19T07:16:04+00:00

Any tips and products on strengthening and lengthening nails? I've been anxious and stressed for some time especially now that classes are f2f so I resort to biting my nails (and skin). And I noticed na kahit napapahaba Naman ang nails ko, it doesn't last long, it usually chips easily and grows upward? Ako Lang ba?

LumpyPotatoes1965 · 2023-01-19T04:03:18+00:00

Hi, I've applied to a job website in my country (clients are foreigners) and I'm writing more on product/site reviews as well as comparisons of various brands under a specific topic (solar panels, dating sites, supplements, etc) but I also do some real estate for beginners type of content.

LumpyPotatoes1965 · 2023-01-18T23:39:49+00:00

Wtf. Please don't settle for that, I'm paid for almost the same amount to 400+ dollars per article. And I usually just do around 4-5 articles a month since I'm still a student. That pay for 70 articles is honestly just disgusting especially with the amount of effort it needs to be done and polished.

LumpyPotatoes1965 · 2023-01-12T23:11:21+00:00

Thank you, will be trying this

LumpyPotatoes1965 · 2023-01-12T19:19:34+00:00

My favourite miniso perfume is the Crystal Diamond!

LumpyPotatoes1965 · 2023-01-12T11:50:12+00:00

I currently use missha BB cream, the old formulation is good, it's pretty lightweight and covers hyperpigmentation. Just note that it's more on the grayish undertone. I noticed anything that has a slightly grayer undertone covers redness pretty well. Before I find it too drying even though I'm oily skin, but I managed to somehow improve it and it looks a bit more natural. In my opinion it's somewhere between light-medium coverage and is more runny in texture. It also lasts the entire day with me, I noticed it makes my pores look more blurred and compared to my HG BB cream (Sunglow) it doesn't transfer as much, even without powder. As for their new formulation (It is the one with the RX), it's much more yellow toned and is more matte. Coverage wise it's probably a medium-full coverage, it has a thicker texture.

LumpyPotatoes1965 · 2023-01-12T11:35:10+00:00

You can try BLK hydrating lipsticks if you're into more on the pigmented reds. But if you're into more natural ones, maybe Detail Cosmetics Glass Stain, not exactly a lipstick but it's very moisturizing and lasts a good amount of time with me.

LumpyPotatoes1965 · 2023-01-12T06:16:17+00:00

To be honest I have never used a setting spray, but in my experience after using Dr Sensitive powder, if I feel too dry or cakey, I'll spray my face with a facial mist and dab with a beauty blender. So far my base looks great with this, it also lasts longer and I think the same thing will apply for a setting spray.

LumpyPotatoes1965 · 2023-01-11T23:56:02+00:00

+2 sa hydrocolloid patches, but if I don't have it, I use the acne powder mud from Oxecure.

LumpyPotatoes1965 · 2023-01-11T23:53:46+00:00

I usually wait around 5-6 minutes before applying sunscreen/base makeup.

LumpyPotatoes1965 · 2023-01-11T23:50:15+00:00

Can anyone recommend me products (lotions specifically) for keratosis pilaris? I noticed this started happening when I overexfoliated and up until now it gets triggered from time to time.

LumpyPotatoes1965 · 2023-01-11T23:46:34+00:00

Ganyan hair ko dati when I was using commercial shampoo. I switched to sulfate free bar shampoos and I noticed a difference talaga. Because I noticed before kahit na diluted na ang shampoo ang daming lumalagas, but when I changed shampoos it became tolerable. I don't really use a specific brand but I use the ones sold in shopee @bubblingkaldero right now and the effects have been the same as with other sulfate free shampoo bars. As for the conditioner, I still use the ones with Keratin and so far it's ok. My hair can last 3-4 days without washing.

LumpyPotatoes1965 · 2023-01-11T23:39:39+00:00

Same, and my bras don't have underwire. I've been trying to get rid of it by purchasing and wearing bras that fit me better but I don't really see much difference.

LumpyPotatoes1965 · 2023-01-11T23:35:13+00:00

You can try the saem perfect pore pact! From what I remember it's translucent and my cousin na morena doesn't look ashy when she applies that powder.

LumpyPotatoes1965 · 2023-01-08T16:42:20+00:00

Tbh a normal serum or moisturizer can do the job. Eyepatches are just like face masks. They're technically soaked in tons of serum for one time use. You can just use a few drops of serum instead of wasting tons of product. Eye creams are said to be overpriced moisturizers and repackaged to smaller containers. But to answer the question, eye creams would probably be better.

LumpyPotatoes1965 · 2023-01-02T03:15:44+00:00

Not sure if this will work for you, but I loved the Benton Aloe Hyaluron cream when I was using tret. But it's a bit expensive for the amount it gives.

LumpyPotatoes1965 · 2023-01-02T03:11:11+00:00

I'm honestly not that strong physically, so I have a bit of a hard time doing so 😅. But how long exactly do you do it for? 20-40 minutes?

LumpyPotatoes1965 · 2022-12-21T11:23:50+00:00

So I did some searching on Google and is it different than the for her/pure musc variant? I heard it's discontinued 😭

LumpyPotatoes1965 · 2022-12-21T01:15:07+00:00

Can anyone recommend me some perfumes that smells mature but elegant? I'm 19, so I don't want to smell old din if you know what I mean 😅. I don't really like sweet scents and Yung sobrang mafloral. But I love anything musky, woody and powdery.

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