I know, I know, I have to respond to comments and go leave witty droppings of Jinxi turds on your blogs, but damn if I’m not fuming.
I’ve been trying my hand at content writing and really not doing so well. I thought “Well, shit, I can do this. I’m pretty smart. I can string words together and make a coherent thought. Do enough of those, put in some nice juicy keywords, and I can at least get my hair done.” That’s nice. Except I can’t get enough of those articles out. It seems I much too concerned with such asinine things as research, but that is not the point.
I put up one of my little things on this content site. It’s not so awfully good, kind of dry, you know, it’s an article on how to buy a baby crib. How interesting can it really get for jeebus’ sake? Anyway, I’m digressing, yet again. So, I write this thing, get my facts straight, remember what it was like buying a crib 4 years ago and put that fucker up. It’s good for at least 50¢ or some such bullshit.
Keep in mind that this particular site already gives you titles. So, when you submit you do so under a “title” or a “channel”…la di fucking la. When I submitted my crib article I was the only one under that title. So the next day there’s more “writers” under that title. Some of them stole my whole hook. Ok, whatever. One stole some of my examples (“Your little one might get stuck!”). Whatever. It wasn’t whole cloth. But upon further investigation (because I want to know if any of these chicks have original thoughts, bitch that I am) I see that one writer makes a habit of helping herself to other people’s work. I’m fuming. I think about it for a couple of days then I decide to report this chick. The admins say “Sorry. Nothin’ we can do.” Whatever. I ask in their “community” forum if that kind of shit is usual. A couple of replies:
Dummy Member 1: Ask yourself the question, has the competition made me a better writer simply because it has made me get my fingers on the keyboard and formulate thoughts onto the page?
[ This is unimportant shit. ]
I think the competitions are a wonderful way to sharpen your writing skills. I’ve just written about six articles tonight and have surprised myself with how much I know on a particular subject that I knew I had some knowledge of but actually have significant knowledge of. Without the competition, that information would still lay buried within. I’m grateful for the opportunity to write and to hone my craft.
I say give it a go and do your best and if you are copied, yours is the joy of knowing that imitation is the highest form of flattery!
Hi, Asshole. How are you? Yes, I’d like to take this moment to tell you that if someone is copying my shit that it’s called PLAGIARISM and is not fucking flattering. As a matter of fact, Dimwit, I’ve got a ten spot that says if I go look at your shit and compare it to others in your titles I will find that you have “flattered” many more writers by “imitating” them. So, bite my left ass cheek, Sister, and use your own goddamned material. Bitch.
Dummy Member 2: I am currently embedded in the trenches of my first contest, and I am quick learning that there is a strategy to gaining points beyond the number and quality of your articles.
[ Yadda, yadda, yadda. Get to the point already! ]
I do like that entering the contest has caused me to write much more than I ever have in the course of a week [*Yawn*], and it’s true, when your focus is on points and that shiny $75 reward the quality of your articles can suffer because you just want to have something there, but you must realize that it is still a game, and the ones who play it better are the ones who will come out on top.
All and all, don’t hate on the contests, if they spur you to write more than they are potentially teaching you a very valuable lesson if you ever want to write professionaly, that there are deadlines, and quality is expected regardless of whether or not you have the time. Ratings and the rating system aside, it should not be a deterrent to your writing. Are you really here to make money anyway?
OMG! You must be a real fucking PROFESSIONAL! Stop me now as I bow to your greatness! Woot!
First of all, Mr. I’m-so-good-I-don’t-need-money, YES the quality of writing sucks tremendously. There is no fucking doubt. One only has to use one’s mouse finger and eyeballs to find this out. Of course, one must have some knowledge of what constitutes quality (as well as the ability to read) and so, I’m guessing, that leaves you out. But Hey! I’m being unfair. A game? Are you fucking serious? It’s a goddamned good thing I don’t put my actual real life fucking name here or, holy shitballs™, I wouldn’t be able to get a real goddamned writing job if I paid for it myself. You know what’s all fun and games? Having your own blog, writing until you have carpal tunnel and need bifocals, and thrilling unsuspecting passersby with your wit and wisdom. That’s fucking FUN. Here’s a clue, boy-o, I’m not writing articles about buying fucking baby furniture because it’s FUN. Am I really there for the money? Yes, you dumb motherfucker, I AM. I do not, however, expect someone else to make money off of my fucking work. Do you get it yet? Asshole.
Unfortunately, due to kissy-kissy-feel-good rules, I was unable to leave those replies. Lucky bastards.
How’s about a kick in the ass?
I know, I know, I have to respond to comments and go leave witty droppings of Jinxi turds on your blogs, but damn if I’m not fuming.
I’ve been trying my hand at content writing and really not doing so well. I thought “Well, shit, I can do this. I’m pretty smart. I can string words together and make a coherent thought. Do enough of those, put in some nice juicy keywords, and I can at least get my hair done.” That’s nice. Except I can’t get enough of those articles out. It seems I much too concerned with such asinine things as research, but that is not the point.
I put up one of my little things on this content site. It’s not so awfully good, kind of dry, you know, it’s an article on how to buy a baby crib. How interesting can it really get for jeebus’ sake? Anyway, I’m digressing, yet again. So, I write this thing, get my facts straight, remember what it was like buying a crib 4 years ago and put that fucker up. It’s good for at least 50¢ or some such bullshit.
Keep in mind that this particular site already gives you titles. So, when you submit you do so under a “title” or a “channel”…la di fucking la. When I submitted my crib article I was the only one under that title. So the next day there’s more “writers” under that title. Some of them stole my whole hook. Ok, whatever. One stole some of my examples (“Your little one might get stuck!”). Whatever. It wasn’t whole cloth. But upon further investigation (because I want to know if any of these chicks have original thoughts, bitch that I am) I see that one writer makes a habit of helping herself to other people’s work. I’m fuming. I think about it for a couple of days then I decide to report this chick. The admins say “Sorry. Nothin’ we can do.” Whatever. I ask in their “community” forum if that kind of shit is usual. A couple of replies:
Hi, Asshole. How are you? Yes, I’d like to take this moment to tell you that if someone is copying my shit that it’s called PLAGIARISM and is not fucking flattering. As a matter of fact, Dimwit, I’ve got a ten spot that says if I go look at your shit and compare it to others in your titles I will find that you have “flattered” many more writers by “imitating” them. So, bite my left ass cheek, Sister, and use your own goddamned material. Bitch.
OMG! You must be a real fucking PROFESSIONAL! Stop me now as I bow to your greatness! Woot!
First of all, Mr. I’m-so-good-I-don’t-need-money, YES the quality of writing sucks tremendously. There is no fucking doubt. One only has to use one’s mouse finger and eyeballs to find this out. Of course, one must have some knowledge of what constitutes quality (as well as the ability to read) and so, I’m guessing, that leaves you out. But Hey! I’m being unfair. A game? Are you fucking serious? It’s a goddamned good thing I don’t put my actual real life fucking name here or, holy shitballs™, I wouldn’t be able to get a real goddamned writing job if I paid for it myself. You know what’s all fun and games? Having your own blog, writing until you have carpal tunnel and need bifocals, and thrilling unsuspecting passersby with your wit and wisdom. That’s fucking FUN. Here’s a clue, boy-o, I’m not writing articles about buying fucking baby furniture because it’s FUN. Am I really there for the money? Yes, you dumb motherfucker, I AM. I do not, however, expect someone else to make money off of my fucking work. Do you get it yet? Asshole.
Unfortunately, due to kissy-kissy-feel-good rules, I was unable to leave those replies. Lucky bastards.
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