In this installment of the Fascinating Fiction podcast, I am happy to present a short but very good story written by WillStarr: The Scent of Evil. This is the first Fascinating Fiction episode with a short story narrated by another Hubber. Morten Rand (aka Website Examiner on HubPages) was generous enough to record his reading of…
Read MoreHubCamp London in Review
It was a rainy afternoon today in London, but HubCamps are always a go, rain or shine! It was a blast to be joined by CASE1WORKER and CMHypno who took a trek into the city for the meetup. We got together at the Fleet River Bakery for a lovely afternoon filled with HubPages chat and plenty of…
Read MoreCyberculture and Zen Buddhism… Whaaa??
What does cyberculture have to do with Zen Buddhism? A lot, actually. In an impressive academic exploration of modern technology and ancient philosophy, lukecore on HubPages discussed this very issue, and in this episode of Weekly Advice from Everyday Experts (Cyberculture and Zen Buddhism), Michelle Padro and Yours Truly have a look at his essay.…
Read MoreKontera phased out on Monday, June 6
This is just a reminder that we will be phasing out Kontera in-text ads on Monday, June 6th. After that date, no Kontera ads will be displayed on Hubs. This follows an announcement made by Simone a couple of months ago. To check the status of your Kontera account, earnings balance, and payout thresholds, please…
Read MoreBeing a Social Writer
Though the world of online writing is full of interaction- through comments, likes, shares, tweets, and more- there is still something to be said for getting one-on-one feedback on your work, either in the digital space or IRL. In this episode of the Online Writing Insider (Being a Social Writer), Robin Edmondson and Simone Smith…
Read MoreWeekly Topic Inspiration: The Next Generation HubMob
For a couple of years, HubPages has offered a special program called HubMob, which offers a new search-friendly topic each week that Hubbers can write on as a group. HubMob has been an excellent help to those looking for an extra challenge, a cure for writer’s block, or simply the opportunity to write in a…
Read MoreWinnie-ther-Pooh and the Very Important Letter
For our second ever Fascinating Fiction podcast, I wish to introduce yet another Hub that was an entry in the April 2011 So You Think You Can Write Online contest: Winnie-ther-Pooh and the Very Important Letter by Mark Ewbie. This poignant, humorous Hub is quite the enjoyable read. I recommend visiting the original Hub in…
Read MoreAddressing Panda
It’s been a bit since I posted an update on addressing Panda, so I wanted to let all of you know that we are still working aggressively on it; we are as concerned about this issue as you are, and are committed to finding a solution. Since the Panda update, we’ve been working around the…
Read MoreBarbie Through the Years
What has Barbie been up to over the past five decades? And what is up with her younger sister, Skipper? H.C. Porter offers a great timeline of some significant Barbie developments in her Hub What happened to Barbie’s little sister Skipper? Plus, A Barbie Time Line for All Fans. Listen in to today’s podcast (Barbie…
Read MoreWhere to Find Ideas for Your Hubs
Are you looking for inspiration? Don’t know what to write next? You might want to listen to Jason Menayan in this edition of the Online Writing Insider (Tips on Finding Online Writing Topics). He shares some great tips on finding new high potential topics to address when writing online. Follow his advice, and you’ll have…
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