Good news

I received a full refund (finally) from the online company I had originally tried. But only after one rude phone call to me, and multiple calls from me trying to cancel.  Turns out the company isn't even based in the U.S. Doesn't list an 800 number on their web site. And, only had a foreign number included on their PayPal invoice.  I had the documents from PayPal to file a dispute. The refund came in just before I followed through.  Oy!!

Meanwhile... I've earned my first few pennies (literally, pennies) from my blog. And have submitted my first article for review. We'll see how that goes.

Since I haven't dedicated any real time into this yet a few pennies ain't bad.  I'm going to give it a little more effort soon.

Marketing your talents

While I'm in the process of learning how to market my writing skills, there are are places to market your goods (eBay and Craig's List for example) and crafts. But if you have artistic talents, ETSY is where you want to go.  I have opened a shop on ETSY to market my fiber arts, yarns and illustrations.  I've got my first five items posted... 

Check out my ETSY shop at www.etsy.com/shop/PaigeInk
Show above, a handwoven 78"x36" triangle shawl made from 100% llama.

Still working on the refund

Okay... well I got some of my money back... still working on the rest. Turns out I was dealing with two different companies. The one I'm having trouble with is an affiliate. If any of you consider signing up with Dotcom Internet Marketing (or HomeWebsiteCenter.com) ... DON'T!

Meanwhile, I've been learning all sorts of good things on blogging, article writing and marketing.  Hope something will pay off soon.  Fingers crossed.