If you have been hanging out online lately, you have probably noticed a considerable amount of buzz about Protect IP and SOPA, two bills currently in the Senate and House respectively that pose a considerable threat to HubPages and online publishing platforms in general, not to mention online security and free speech. Here is a…
Read MoreHow to Ace an Interview with a Journalist
HubPages is the perfect platform for everyday experts to share their expertise with a larger audience, so it should come as no surprise that many journalists turn to Hubbers for more information on subjects they’re researching. We often get emails from Hubbers asking for advice on how to handle journalist inquiries, so we thought it…
Read MoreAn Interview with Marye Audet: HubPages’ Photo Pro
Playing a pivotal role on the photography judging panel of this month’s HubPatron of the Arts contest is Marye Audet, an amazing photographer, phenomenal Hubber, and busy parent to boot! Marye took a moment from her busy shooting and writing schedule to share more about her photography background and offer helpful tips on submitting winning entries…
Read MoreSharon’s Gift
Today’s featured Fascinating Fiction story (Sharon’s Gift) is another piece by Hyphenbird. While earlier Hyphenbird stories we’ve shared (Pirate’s Gold and The Corpulent Vampire) have been humorous, this one is of a different nature. I hope you enjoy it! You can find the written version of Saron’s Gift, along with many more fun Hubs, on…
Read MoreHow saddlerider1 Found His Muse: An Interview with a HubPatron of the Arts Contest Judge
When we began our search for poetry panel judges for this month’s HubPatron of the Arts contest, saddlerider1 was an obvious choice. He is one of HubPages’ most popular poets, and both discovered his passion for poetry and honed his craft while on the site. Since getting started, saddlerider1 has even published a collection of…
Read MoreMarshmallows – The Stuff Behind the Fluff
Marshmallows have grown to become a huge part of people’s childhoods, thanks to their prevalence in all-American snacks such as s’mores, Rice Krispie Treats, and Peeps, but there is more to these fluffy sweets than meets the eye! In a fascinating Hub titled Marshmallows – Sweet Treats, Recipes and Herbal Origins, AliciaC shared a lot of the…
Read MoreTwo of our Amazing Hubbers Speak at a Conference about HubPages!
A few weeks ago two of our esteemed teacher Hubbers, Lela Bryan and Chuck, were asked to speak about HubPages at a Social Media and Internet Marketing conference in sunny Arizona. A week before the conference, Lela spoke with Chuck and pulled him on-board to teach the seminar with her. I couldn’t think of a…
Read MoreTips on Self-Optimization
Do you know what self-optimization is? It involves analyzing your current body of work, evaluating the most successful pieces, and working on more pieces that are similar to those successful hits. Listen in to this week’s Online Writing Insider podcast (Self-Optimization for Writers) to get some self-optimization tips from the pros. We’ve got advice on how…
Read MoreAn Interview with Lynda Martin – Prose Judge in the HubPatron of the Arts Contest
When the time came to select a panel of judges for the fiction panel of this month’s HubPatron of the Arts contest, lmmartin was an obvious choice. Having been the primary Hubber behind last year’s Dark and Stormy Night contest, she is already well-versed in prose-oriented competitions. Additionally, lmmartin is one of the top experts on…
Read MoreSmurf Smuggling
Carolus may be one of HubPages’ newest fiction authors, but he has already written several awesome fiction Hubs. Among them is Smurf Smuggling, a hilarious piece on the illicit and illegal transport and use of Smurfs. As an added bonus, Carolus created this recording of Smurf Smuggling– complete with awesome voices! I love what he’s…
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