Lorie's Writing

Saturday, June 18, 2005

wiseGEEK

I have written the following articles for wiseGEEK, a content site set up in a question and answer format.

What are the different types of contact lenses?
What are gift baskets?
What is rubber stamping?
How can I reduce credit card debt?
What is Manga?
Who is Saparmurat Niyazov?
How do I refill toner cartridges?
What is insulin?
Why do people give gift certificates?
What is RSS (really simple syndication)?
What is assistive technology?
What is a graphing calculator?
Can I really get a university degree online?
What is a case mod?
How do things glow in the dark?
What is arsenic?
What are glow sticks?
What is fondue?
What is Cord Blood?
What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
What is synesthesia?
What are miniature porcelain dolls?
What are virtual pets?
What are all inclusive vacations?
What are personalized ornaments?
What is FireFox?
Should graduate students get business cards?
What are police codes?
What are breast cancer bracelets?
What are leather sectionals?
What are loft beds?
What are the advantages of artificial Christmas trees?
What are math worksheets?
What are high school science fair projects?
What are high school class rings?

Friday, June 17, 2005

Pagewise, Inc. (aka Write for Cash)

Here is a complete list of the articles that I published through Pagewise, Inc. I selected to publish without a byline on some of the more obscure topics. The articles were posted on several different sites, so I will add links as I'm able to find them. You know, I'm not sure that I've ever just looked at the complete list of my WFC titles before. I wrote on some really random stuff, but I guess it was all part of the adventure.

Education
Career Advice: Career Development Tips for Education Fields
How to Become a Substitute Teacher
Learning Theories: Using Multiple Intelligences to Help Your Child in School
How to Find College Tuition Discounts Online
A Parent's Guide to Handling High School Teachers

Family & Home
What the Library Has to Offer Your Family - Besides Books
Yard Sale Tips: Making it a Fun Family Project
Do It Yourself Kids Theme Bedrooms: Paris Furniture, Crafts and Decorating
Dinner Party Themes: How to Plan a 50's Diner Theme Dinner Party
Selecting a Dishwasher for Small Spaces

Career
Making the Most of Your Part-time Job
Resume Writing Tips: Listing Volunteer and Hobby Experience

Travel
Make a Hotel Room Feel Like Home
Travel Ideas: The Best Day Trips from Michigan
Travel Tips: How to Prevent Shop Rip-Offs
Tips for Traveling: Saving Money When Eating
How to Save Money on Six Flags Tickets
How Students Can Travel While Volunteering

Business
Marketing and Small Business: Trade and Craft Shows
Marketing Tips: Building a Better Brand
Small Business Help: How to Prevent Employee Theft
Business Tips: Starting your own home-based tutoring service

Dance
Fitting Right: A Quick Pointe Shoes Size Guide and Chart
Dance Costume Ideas for Teens
Modern Dance Supplies: Shoes, Costumes and Other Accessories

Arts & Crafts
Die cut machine brands: Sizzix vs. Ellison
Candlemaking: How to Decoupage a Candle
How to Write Graffiti Style: Basic tips
How to Tie Dye Nearly Anything at Home
How to Make Paper For Gifts and Crafts
How to Make Pictures With Just Keyboard Keys
Creating Your Own Football Banner for the Home or Office

Collecting/Hobbies
A Guide to Collecting Barbies: Preservation, Finding and Other Tips
Ham Radio Projects: How to Start Your Own Ham Radio Club
A Guide to Collecting Hello Kitty: Preservation, Finding and Other Tips
Fifty State Quarter Collection

Weddings
Alternatives to Wedding Gowns for Less than $75
Wedding Registry Gift Etiquette
Cheap Personalized Wedding Favors

Halloween
Halloween Costume Ideas: 50 Last Minute, Easy Ideas
Halloween Costume Projects: How to Make Your Own Cheap Egyptian Costume
Halloween Costume Projects: How to Make Your Own Cheap Hippie Costume

Miscellaneous
Pet Dogs: Chocolate, Raisins, and Other Bad Foods
Electronics questions: How UPC Bar Codes Work
Electronic devices: How Singing Fish Work
What is Home Hospice Care?
How to Change a Watch Battery