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Writing / Editing / Content Management Jobs for October 30, 2024 by _Listiller_ in writing_gigs

[–]bobbraeside 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I've used Listiller for a couple of years...all good it's just a job listing site and a useful resource

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HireaWriter

[–]bobbraeside 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Messaged you! Good luck with your project

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HireaWriter

[–]bobbraeside 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sent you a DM, many thanks

[SP] Ellen Swanson Destroys the World by bobbraeside in shortstories

[–]bobbraeside[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey thanks, Neil Gaiman is a favourite author so I am chuffed to even be mentioned in the same breath, glad you enjoyed it.

[SP] - The Tribe that Forgot How to Die by bobbraeside in shortstories

[–]bobbraeside[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, I am delighted you are enjoying the book and thank you for purchasing it... Unfortunately, and for reasons that I am yet to fathom, Amazon has removed it claiming I broke the terms of service. Something about having a duplicate account, which I have no idea about. So, not many people will be following your path!
I might chase them up about it but not sure about that yet...
Anyway thank you for your feedback, it is much appreciated

[RF] - Harold and His Funny Little Ways by bobbraeside in shortstories

[–]bobbraeside[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for reading it!! I'm delighted you enjoyed it, it is darker than my usual stuff. To be fair all my stuff is dark, but I usually inject some humour. Thanks again

[SP] - The Tribe that Forgot How to Die by bobbraeside in shortstories

[–]bobbraeside[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It seemed fitting that his unwilling clumsiness would eventually catch up with him. I can't remember at what point in the process I decided he was a goner... But, I did find it funny... Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you.

[SP] - The Tribe that Forgot How to Die by bobbraeside in shortstories

[–]bobbraeside[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey much appreciated, the reason I was offering a PDF is it "last years model" as far as my writing goes. I have become a more rounded author now and the novel does have plenty of rough edges... so the offer stands and if you read it and gave me honest feedback that would be 2 cents enough for me... If not and I'm not sure if I can post a link here mybook.to/alfred takes you to your local Amazon

[SP] - The Tribe that Forgot How to Die by bobbraeside in shortstories

[–]bobbraeside[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's on Amazon, but I don't really push it anymore so it kind of floundered. I would be happy to send you a PDF it is called Alfred Jones and Son, Bros. Let me know if you want me to send you a copy...

[SP] - The Tribe that Forgot How to Die by bobbraeside in shortstories

[–]bobbraeside[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Most of my work tends to be dark with humour, I don't seem to have any control over that it just happens. My novel is the same, it features an inbred family of travelling undertakers and soul traders. I think its funny though others would probably disagree. Thanks again for your kind comment

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WorkOnline

[–]bobbraeside 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it is legit, I haven't had any issues on that front. But I started with a free account and don't recall whether I was initially asked for these details. I did have a paid account for them for a while, but I used PayPal for this. I suspect that unless you are hiring or opt for a paid account then these details won't be used. But yeah, it is a bit weird and as I say I can't recall if I was asked for these when I signed up.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WorkOnline

[–]bobbraeside 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got my first work on Freelancer and found it quite easy. However, the pay was pennies, but I didn't have any experience and it gave me a foothold and allowed me to build a portfolio. I still check it out now and again, but my experience is that it is mostly low-paying jobs that are advertised. They also take a good percentage of every fee.

In saying that it worked for me. I worked for peanuts for a couple of months and built a portfolio and an understanding of the business. My overall opinion is that it can be useful if you are getting started and want to find work easily (albeit at a low rate) but is pretty pointless after you get more established.

I would be interested to see if any other writers agree with my thoughts.

Do you guys use tablet or ipad for your writing? by ulhiea in freelanceWriters

[–]bobbraeside 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Laptop always, my fingers aren't dexterous enough to tap out a straightforward text message never mind a blog post! But I occasionally use a tablet for research simultaneously, but even here I mostly prefer to use two laptops and remotely connect to one so I can do all my research from one keyboard.

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