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These photos remind me of why I should return — I’m not a romantic but Paris changed me. My first visit was for work, but I ended up in love. Now, every time someone says, “the most romantic city in the world,” I get distracted and think of my stolen moments in la ville lumièr… the city of lights. It’s…

It’s not much yet, but who says no to a passive income generator? — Disclaimer: I’m NOT an affiliate of Rakuten or any of the apps mentioned here. I simply want to share my experience and hope others will find it useful. A month ago, I was planning a trip to California and needed a rental car. …

Open contests with $0 entry fee to recognize young international poets and support scholarship, disabilities, faith — It’s been months since I last shared a listicle of free writing contests, so I thought it would be a good time to circulate a new collection. Here are twelve free poetry contests arranged according to the deadline. Good luck! 1. Waltham Forest Poetry Competition 2022 Open to UK and international poets with categories for adults…

Up-to-date Medium statistics showing millions of followers for Top Writer topics and how you can use them to your advantage — I’m back after six months of taking a break and trying other creative channels. While I was away, Medium did not kick me out and I continued to earn based on reads. Surprisingly, my following also grew, but I will reserve that story for another article. Let me first share…

Ten poetry, essay, and fiction competitions with $0 entry fee. Budding authors and poets, what have you got to lose? — There’s a reason why I have been dormant on Medium for months — I’m writing my first collection of poems. Yes, I’m preparing for something big! As I revealed in my last post, I started entering a lot of free (no submission fee) poetry competitions. I did it as a…

Ten competitions with $0 entry fee. Some have no age or nationality restriction. Aspiring poets — it’s time to get the recognition you deserve! — I’m sharing a secret with you. This year, I am entering a lot of writing competitions. I want to expose my work to judges and stretch my writing muscle to the limit. I don’t care if the prize money is $10 or $10,000. …

Plus 3 sites to find shareable GIFs when I don’t need to make my own — GIFs have taken the internet by storm and now they are unstoppable. People love them because they are eye-catching and tell stories that static images simply can’t do. When used appropriately, they have the power to make an article stand out and keep readers engaged. There are many websites that…

How I’m adding a little more love to every gift I’m giving — I stopped buying gift wrapping paper years ago because they made me feel guilty. Sure, they are stunning and festive, but you typically destroy them after first use. It’s like buying a pretty dress so you can rip it to pieces the next day. The worst part is, most of…