Lots of writing

One thing I love about writing at different sites is that it gives me the freedom to write about many different things. Here on my blog, I (try to) keep my posts vaguely related to motherhood, being at home, and children (well, mainly my child really!)

I enjoy reviewing things on Reviewstream, and I like to be imaginative with what I review and what I say. As well as doing some straight product reviews I find it fun and liberating to set my mind free, and write exactly what I feel about the product or item that I'm reviewing! My writing there tends to be on the humourous side; I find it hard to keep things serious and business-like, particularly when I'm writing about such emotive subjects as breastmilk, IKEA products, ginger, Yo Gabba Gabba, jogging, and a dire local fish and chip restaurant!

On Associated Content I write quite experimental stuff. I've tried my hand at writing a limerick (I know, it's not great, but it's my first ever attempt at rhyming!), short, observational pieces and a short story.


And on HubPages, I write about all sorts of things that interest me. Recently I've pondered the question Are Second Babies Cost-Free?, I've written an Ode to Woolworths, some tips on How to Get a Good Night's Sleep, and recounted my blissful experience inside a Floatation Tank (- an experience that I hope to repeat very soon!)

Writing on HubPages: A hub of information

I've become a bit lax with my blogging recently. A site called Hub Pages has been taking up lots of my computer time, and my life! Well, not my life exactly, but I have become quite addicted, and when B.'s at pre-school, rather than getting myself a proper job, I'm writing hubs - for free! (Well, my 50 cents of Adsense earnings don't really count...)

Hub Pages is a writing site where you can produce one-page blogs (hubs) about any subject under the sun. They don't have to be related in any way, (although you can arrange them into groups if you write a few on a particular subject). And just like a blog you can add as many pictures as you like, as well as links, video clips and advertising; so that the finished page looks rather good, (unlike on other writing sites who completely control the look of the page, and don't really have very much imagination!)

My hubs are shown in the Hub Pages widget on the right of this page. I've found myself specialising slightly in articles about pregnancy and female health, and the internet, although I have also written on other diverse subjects such as chocolate tea, flowers, pasta and death!

This site allows you to write about all the things that interest you, and because you're part of the Hubber community, you automatically have an audience for your work. You can become 'fans' of other Hubbers, who can also become your fans, and get notified when you've published something new. The amount of exposure your work gets depends on your hub score (which is calculated by the powers-that-be, using a top-secret formula!)

As well as writing to my heart's content, I also love reading other peoples' work. I've joined some Hubber fan clubs, which means that I am notified whenever somebody writes something about the subjects I enjoy, and I've also managed to become a fan of some amazing, funny and inspiring writers.

Here are some of my favourite hubs by fellow Hubbers:

• Top 15 things you should never do on Facebook
• Mullet Haircuts, Their History, Various Styles and Where To Find Out More
• Absolute Proof: You CAN Make Money on the Internet
• Sarah Palin. Wonder Woman or Savonarola in a Skirt
• Bumbo Recall - Baby Chair Seat is NOT a Baby Sitter
• For the Love of Liquorice

I'm currently working on some hub ideas, including one proposing that second babies are cost-free. I know, this is written from the point of view of somebody who only has one child, and you may well know better! But I think it's an interesting idea to explore. I also want to review my favourite product of all times, and take a look at hormones!