Many Hubbers come to HubPages at the very beginning of their writing careers, using the publising platform as a place to experiment, and leveraging our supportive community as a sounding board. Marcy Goodfleisch, on the other hand, has come to HubPages after working as a professional writer for years! She brings a unique perspective to…
Read MoreAn Interview with the Adventurous Outbound Dan
HubPages plays host to Hubs by an incredible variety of writers, many of which lead exciting, adventurous lives. One of our more intrepid Hubbers is Outbound Dan, a self-described avid backpacker, mountaineer, kayaker, canoeist, and snowshoer. Having only been on HubPages for six month, Outbound Dan has already sparked the inner explorer of many a reader…
Read MoreHow to Make the Most of HubPages
Over on our Facebook page, Kenneth Crawford suggested that we give some advice on getting more “bang” from writing on HubPages. Seeing how vast our site is, this is a fabulous subject! On a basic level, you can get more bang from your Hubs by writing on search-friendly topics and putting together high quality articles,…
Read MoreA Practical Look at Making Money as an Online Writer
Yesterday we asked followers of our Facebook page for suggestions on future Online Writing Insider topics. One excellent recommendation came from James Peterson: There have been a myriad of advice (good and bad) as to the economic benefits of writing articles for Hub Pages. Some will say they’ve done well and some have not made…
Read MoreBut What About the Mouse?
The Night Before Christmas, one of the world’s most popular Santa Claus stories, prominently mentions a mouse in its opening sentence… but leaves it at that. Not satisfied with that ever-so-brief reference, cherylone decided to add some backstory to this holiday classic, and A Christmas Mice Story was born. We hope you enjoy this special…
Read MoreTips on Managing Literary Influences
Are you nervous about letting your favorite authors color your writing? Don’t be! In this Online Writing Insider podcast (Tips on Managing Literary Influences), Pia Chatterjee and I discuss the issues surrounding literary influences- from plagiarism and intimidation and inspiration and progress. You’ll quickly find that there’s nothing to fear! This podcast is inspired by one…
Read MoreThe Boy, the Butterfly, and the Broken Wing
This week’s Fascinating Fiction podcast comes in poem form, but is definitely a short story, and a profound one at that! The Boy, the Butterfly, and the Broken Wing by Mrs. Menagerie is a sweet story inspired by a real life experience she shared with her son. Have a look at the original Hub to read…
Read MoreThe Meaning Behind Tibetan Prayer Flags
Chances are you have seen Tibetan prayer flags before, but do you know where they came from and what they symbolize? These beautiful pieces of cloth are more than just decorations, and in a Hub titled History & Symbolism of Tibetan Prayer Flags, melbel explains more about their background and meaning. Melbel’s Hub is so…
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 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…
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