Pinoywriters brings their own brand of creative writing series back to Powerbooks in September. Interested parties may drop a note at the comment box below and I’ll have Jude Cartalaba contact you for details. Or get those numbers at the poster above.
Secret ingredient = talent + hardwork
When Po the Panda opened the mysterious dragon scroll, he didn’t find any creepy Confucian writing there that says “nirvana” or something that would show one the path to glory. The scroll Tai Lung obsessed with was nothing but a small empty piece of fabric that reflected the image of everyone who looks at it.
There is no secret ingredient, formula or trick. Your funny t shirts have nothing to do with it. There’s only YOU and the countless things you can do.
This year, Pinoywriters will tap into the creative souls of aspiring writers through a series of workshops at Powerbooks. These workshops are designed to help Filipino writers find fulfillment in their creative pursuits and profit from it. First in the series is a two-day weekend workshop on “Freelance Writing: Pursuing a Persistent, Profitable Passion” on September 20 and 21.
For more details, click here. Or simply drop a note at the comment box below.
MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS ASIA 2008 (MarCommAsia 2008) International Exhibition & Conference will be held at the World Trade Center Metro Manila from September 24 to 26, 2008. This is the first major international marketing communications event in the Philippines since the Asian Advertising Congress (AdAsia) held in Manila in 1997.
The event’s objectives are as follows:
MarCommAsia is a biennial event that will make the Philippines a regular exhibition destination for Asian marketing, with simultaneous conference sessions from distinguished international speakers and Filipino business leaders sharing their insights on topics related to the latest trends and successes in the marketing communications field.
The strength of the event comes from Motiv8 Marketing and Consultancy, a team of experienced marketing professionals dedicated to helping uplift the standards of marketing in the Philippines.
MarCommAsia 2008 is supported by The Asian Federation of Advertising Associations, Advertising Foundation of the Philippines, Advertising Board of the Philippines, and Philippine Conventions & Visitors Corporation.
For more information, please send an email to Ms. Susie Achacoso-Cruz at susiecruzpr@gmail.com or visit her website at http://susieachacosocruz.com/.
My glitter tattoo kit
With some inspiration I got from joining a Google group, I’m launching a new career in glitter tattooing. It’s actually an expanded business line since I’ve been doing face painting for half a year now. Sooner or later, you’d find me in weekend parties mingling with kids, babies in a Bob stroller and their yayas. Yesterday, my trial kit was delivered to the office. If the quality of materials is perfect, I’ll ask a friend in the United States to buy boxes for me and ship it here together with her balikbayan box. The last time I ordered my paints from London was around 4 months ago when I was still holding on to my MasterCard then. The shipping charges cost nearly the same as the item I purchased. But I don’t mind sacrificing quality of materials over price. By the way, if you’re interested to have a smashing glittery party for your child, a colorful school fair or anything that crosses your mind, just send a text message to 0906-2066277.
By the way, I didn’t realized being in a Google group entails a flooded Gmail inbox. I couldn’t figure out how to disable the mad flow of email exchange and read those messages on the web instead like in a Yahoo group.
Since the time I seriously ventured in earning extra, I decided to label myself “the racketeer”. I only have but few sources of income: paid posts, adsense, occasional web writing assignments, and face painting. I might even venture into Ebay pretty soon.
I don’t earn a fortune from doing these things. I have a day job to prioritize above all. What I get from my sources are just enough to sustain some forms of recreation like movies, and pay the electricity. But if you’ve got plenty of time and are diligent enough, you might just find yourself a good fortune in the internet.
Here are the basics for those who have their own blogs/websites to start with:
1. Open a savings account.
2. Open a Paypal account.
3. Put your digicam to use. Most viewers prefer websites with photos than heavy texts.
4. Try niche blogging. Blog about that one thing you love.
5. Monetize your blog by displaying ads from Google Adsense and Amazon.
6. Find companies online that offer paid posts to bloggers.
7. Make friends online. Join forums and communities. There you’ll find people who are in similar business just like your are and you can exchange ideas with them.
Remember, stay away from those scams that have quick rich offers. There are no such thing as instant money in the internet. You have to work hard for it.
