I started contributing in Expat Arrivals for local information about Abu Dhabi. My first article is already published entitled “The Cultural Adjustments in the UAE”.
If you have never been here – in this part of the globe – then it is interesting to know the local customs.
Click here to read more.
Categories: Life in Abu Dhabi · Ramadan · freelance writing
Have you tried ‘Googling’ your name? I do sometimes and I found out two things today. (Sorry to be out of the subject matter as I can’t resist to blog about this incident…)
First, I was surprised to see the article, which I submitted earlier this year, was published. In fact, I had no clue at all that it was accepted and published. It is entitled ‘Catching Up With the Relics of Bygone Eras‘ for Valley Scene Magazine.
Secondly, I found out that my article ‘Bangkok Sightseeing Vacation – Frugal Tips‘ in EzineArticles was used by another blogger without proper credits. I felt my copyrights were violated because the blogger didn’t include at all the author’s name and resource box. The EzineArticles allows anyone to publish and to reprint articles however there are terms and conditions that you need to abide.
Anyway, I hope the blogger will realize that it is unethical to use the articles without the author’s proper credits.
As for the recap of my writing pursuit in 2009, I would say that it has been very prolific year in terms of honing my skills and learning the ropes of freelance business. 2009 was a challenging but profitable year for me and my sacrifices really paid off.
This is the reason that I am culminating year 2009 with a smile and a deep sense of accomplishment.
I am excited to welcome 2010 and I hope to land more lucrative projects next year.
Happy New Year everyone!
Categories: Extra Income · freelance writing
Tagged: freelance writing, writing pursuit
