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Tina Haapala commented on the blog post 'Share Your Twitter Handle! Twitter roll call for all She-Writers!'
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"After a rough month, I am getting back to writing. Here's a few things I am learning about the process: http://ning.it/nnwHww"
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"I recently wrapped up a series of posts inspired by "The Help" http://www.excuseeditor.com"
Tina Haapala replied to the discussion 'Humour Venues' in the group Funny Women
"Kind of outside the box, but the groupon.com site is looking for writers. Their daily email coupons are funny.
http://www.groupon.com/jobs?nl=1&jvi=oWemVfwb,Job&jvs=Site_Announcement"
Tina Haapala liked Sarah Saffian's blog post Get Over Yourself! Some musings on the art and craft of memoir
Tina Haapala commented on the group 'Funny Women'
"I wrote about a funny guy in my blog post today, we can appreciate funny guys, right? In this case, I was inspired by George Carlin's book, Last Words. It wasn't laugh out loud funny all of the time, but it was real, and he had some…"
Tina Haapala replied to the discussion 'Where to submit humor pieces' in the group Funny Women
"I don't have a list, but if you can turn your humor piece into something you've learned a life lesson from, Chicken Soup for the Soul likes a funny twist. They usually pay $200 plus 10 contributor copies.
Also, skirt! seems to…"
Tina Haapala replied to the discussion 'Axe Grinding vs. Humor' in the group Funny Women
"So true! We do need humor to deal with the stupidity of life, otherwise dealing with the hard stuff (like Sally's example-- the double whammy of illness and lack of compassion at the hospital) is way to heavy. So, when necessary, I will try and…"
Tina Haapala replied to the discussion 'Axe Grinding vs. Humor' in the group Funny Women
"Thanks Barbara. There are certainly many ways to be funny-- I suppose it is similar to finding your voice-- you just have to find what works for you and what you are comfortable with. In my "research" (read: procrastinating) I've been…"
Tina Haapala replied to the discussion 'Axe Grinding vs. Humor' in the group Funny Women
"I find it hard to find a balance, because there are writers/comedians that make me laugh out loud with what would appear to be "ranting" if I didn't already know their voice. In my blog, I find myself editing some of the stuff that…"
Tina Haapala joined a group
Funny Women
I want to encourage women to submit to humor venues. I urge you; I implore you. Let’s start a revolution and change the world’s mind about who’s funny. Your heart will swell with accomplishment and your breasts will become larger. This I promise.
Julie Jeffs left a comment for Tina Haapala
"Tina,
Welcome to the Bloggers Let’s Make it Work group! So glad you are here. Please visit the discussion New Members Visit Here First, tell us about your blog so we can list it on the members blog index.
I hope you will find, as I did, a…"
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- Who I am:
- http://www.excuseeditor.com
http://tinahaapala.blogspot.com
http://www.twitter.com/ExcuseEditor
http://www.facebook.com/ExcuseEditor
- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- Chicken Soup for the Soul: Teens Talk Getting into College
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Teens Talk Middle School
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Campus Chronicles
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks, Dad
My First Year in the Classroom (ed. Stephen Rogers)
- My writing is:
- Fiction, Nonfiction, Memoir, Blog Posts
- Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
- Books, but would enjoy reviewing television or film also
- Services I offer to other writers:
- Currently, I offer a free newsletter that includes The Excuse Editor Scoop--a monthly listing of over 35 writing markets and contests looking for submissions.
In coming months, I plan to offer more services to writers, stay tuned!
- I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
- Wichita Falls Creative Writers, Writer's Digest Community
Tina Haapala's Blog
Don't be a Bump on a Blog
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 8:20pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
HOW TO BE A BLOGGER WHEN YOU'RE NOT A WRITER,
OR--WHEN YOU ARE
So, you aren't writing the Great American Novel (YET), but you still have the urge to blog. Perhaps you want to share your hobbies, or you are hoping to attract/keep clients for your business, or maybe you're sure there's a book in you, and a blog is a way to find it. Whatever it is, deciding what to write in that daily, weekly, or monthly post can drive you batty. Here are a few places to find… Continue
OR--WHEN YOU ARE
So, you aren't writing the Great American Novel (YET), but you still have the urge to blog. Perhaps you want to share your hobbies, or you are hoping to attract/keep clients for your business, or maybe you're sure there's a book in you, and a blog is a way to find it. Whatever it is, deciding what to write in that daily, weekly, or monthly post can drive you batty. Here are a few places to find… Continue
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- At 9:53am on January 11, 2011,
Julie Jeffs said… - Tina,
Welcome to the Bloggers Let’s Make it Work group! So glad you are here. Please visit the discussion New Members Visit Here First, tell us about your blog so we can list it on the members blog index.
I hope you will find, as I did, a great sense of community, loads of information and resources, and an incredible amount of talent.
Jump in on ongoing discussions or start one if there is an issue you would like to discuss.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Look forward to reading your posts.
Warm regards,
Julie Jeffs
Beginning a Life at 50
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