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New Lensmasters, Future Bestselling Authors?

susan52 by susan52 on Wed, Feb 8th, 2012

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Following on the coattails of Tom’s post from yesterday, 5 Lensmaking Tips from Famous Writers, I’d like to introduce you to a handful of new lensmasters who came to Squidoo to hone their writing skills.

When asked “What can Squidoo do for you?” seemly replied, “Help me improve my writing ability.” He likes to review products and point people in the direction of the best bargains, as he does in his favorite lens so far, Buying a chiminea?

Lensmaster NHJinx says since he hasn’t blogged before, he thought Squidoo would be a great place to start writing. He has a good start with five lenses under his belt already, including Costochondritis in which he describes his own experience with this more than annoying chest wall pain which also contributes to his having time to spend on writing.

VTsquared is an aspiring writer who is writing on Squidoo to help improve her skills, too. You’ll find that she already has a way with words when you read Funny Stuff My Husband Says.

CherryTriggerCola says that “Squidoo can help satiate my passion for writing and give me a portfolio of various topics to further my career as freelance writer.” She has a variety of interests, so watch for lots of lenses from her, starting with How to Make Money: Make Your Own Rainbow and Pot of Gold.

Abbiewolff found Squidoo “while looking for a creative outlet and a way to develop my writing skills and my freelance writing career.” She has big plans both in life (check out her Bucket List) and on Squidoo with 10 lenses so far to her credit.

Squidoo is a great place to practice writing and we’re very glad these aspiring authors are here. Do you feel that your writing skills have improved since you’ve been on Squidoo? Leave a comment to let us know.

Related reading: More places to learn from our experienced lensmakers: Best of Squidoo: Unique Valentine’s Day Gifts and Best of Squidoo: Valentine’s Day Craft Ideas. And if you haven’t already, introduce yourself to more New Lensmasters Carving Niches Into Squidoo Lenses.

About susan52

Susan52 didn't know she wanted to be a Giant Squid when she grew up, but here she is and she couldn't be happier about it! When she isn't doing one thing or another here at Squidoo, you'll probably find her spending time with her family or otherwise enjoying life one glorious day at a time.

Comments:

http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/HartmanSteven HartmanSteven

I would like to add myself as a hopeful in the best-selling author contention. I have a novel out and love using Squidoo to hone my writing skills. It’s a great place to post and I’ve read a lot of great lenses.

http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/jstarley jstarley

I completely agree with you….Squidoo is a great place to post and I love reading peoples’ posts.

http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/seemly seemly

Many thanks for featuring me in this article! Very much appreciated.

Hopefully, the more I write, the better I will get. That’s the theory anyway!
I’ll just keep on plugging away and hopefully be able to provide some informative and helpful posts that people will find interesting.

Thanks again. =)
Chris
http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/VTsquared VTsquared

What a compliment. I have learned so much from you and other Lensmasters already. Many, many thanks.
http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/rms rms

Welcome new lensmasters!
http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/PoetFlow PoetFlow

What a lovely article! I recently blogged about my gratitude to fellow writers and social media sites and this lens just reminded me once again of the wonderful community we as writers have! Check out my lens – I’m a squidoo newbie, too (well, I don’t know for how long I can still call myself that); you might like it ;-p
http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/stewarc6 stewarc6

I believe that it takes time to become a successful writer just like anything else. Check out Stephen Kings new book, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft, it’s how he got to where he is today, and believe me it didn’t just happen over night.

http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/damoiselle damoiselle

…”new”?

http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/GED3961 GED3961

I just started writing blogs for the first time about a month ago and I really enjoy it. I also like being able to read about all different kinds of fun and interesting things people write on their own blogs. I hope one day people will come and visit my blog and Like it to help me be on the front page like a lot of you have. I also like your blog and hope to be as good as you one day.
http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/MagicBeanDip MagicBeanDip

Absolutely yes, my writing skills have improved. I’ve stumbled around trying to figure out what to say while writing lenses. With practice and writing about a variety of subjects, I’m starting to understand how to choose subjects and approaches that are easier for me to talk about.
http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/Cercis Cercis

Thanks or taking the time to highlight these new Squid lensmasters and post a link to where we can read more about them.
http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/Helenee Helenee

Practice, practice, practice — find what you love doing and do it. Then some more. :)
http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/paullenton paullenton

Good to meet newcomers! Welcome to all!
http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/getmoreinfo getmoreinfo

I think that with so many publishing platforms available online it is easier for a writer and author to sell their own books and be self-published on Kindle. Squidoo is a great stepping stone for that goal.
http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/John_Michael John_Michael

I came to squidoo, but then got sidetracked by a book project which was published by Arcadia Poublishing of Charleston SC - Images of America – Fort Myer – the first book about this historic US Army Post chronicling the first 100 years from the 1860s to the 1960s in over two hundred historical photographs … there is a website which is http://www.Historic-FortMyer.com
http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/facetube facetube

quite new but ready to learn..How to make link within your lenses….I mean the blue phrases.TQ
http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/abbiewolff abbiewolff

I am so honored!! Thank you, Squidoo, for being so amazing! :)
http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/CherryTriggerCola CherryTriggerCola

Many thanks for the mention too. There are so many forms of inspiration out there and so many sites to use. Squidoo was my spark because of the friendly community. Good luck to all the other newbies out there and to all the Big Squids, thanks for all the great lenses and being role models for all of us “little squids.”
http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/grflgrfl grflgrfl

Squidoo is a recent discovery for me. I found it while searching for on-line writing opportunities. I look at these marvelous lenses on Squidoo and aspire to inform and entertain like these folks!
http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/pangaloon pangaloon

Everyone should write a book, it doesn’t have to even be a best seller. I am starting to write a book,I have gained my confidence just by reading squidoo articles. This is such a good platform for aspiring writers. Love the post.
http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/marymc marymc

I am not a ‘new squid’ but I share the thoughts of those here who find Squidoo a great place for writing, learning, being encouraged, and sharing knowledge. I love being a Squid.
http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/bdkz bdkz

Love, love, love to see so many amazing new lensmasters! Great job finding these talented people Susan.
http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/manlalakbay manlalakbay

After I became a Squidoo writer, I notice that my writing skill has been improved a lot than before. And I’m thanking you guys for helping me out. More squidoo writers to see here in the land of Squidoo. :)
http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/Scanabella Scanabella

Such Inspiration from all! Thank You! It’s so rewarding to write and be acknowledged by Fellow Writers,Lens masters and Giant Squids!
http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/SortedRide SortedRide

Great lens I liked it. I’m very new to this, haven’t blogged or anything in the past but just a few days ago started a twitter page (maybe I’ll join facebook next wooohoo) . Mentioned this to a friend who told me about Squidoo. What a great site! I’ve made my first lens and enjoying learning more every time I log on. So many tips and hints to help improve and in a nice light hearted way. Top Site. Would love to have your constructive comments about my lens.
http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/TheLifestyleChanger TheLifestyleChanger

Congratulations to all who are on this list and inspire.
http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/Angelgirl1976 Angelgirl1976

Hi, i’m a newbie to squidoo and I am hoping to get my lens out asap. I keep getting disturbed by my other half who thinks that I am just messing. Thanks babe. Well to me this is a place where I can express myself, look at other peoples lens and learn new things as well as being able to write which is my first passion. I have had some fantastic messages from the lens that I have visited and commented on with the best tips.
When I have up-loaded my first lens I am going to write something about spring and all that comes with it, I am buzzing with ideas, its amazing. I would be honered if I was ever mentioned on here as it is my dream is to be a writer, I am looking at writing courses now so I can become good and squidoo is also helping me so thank you squido for just being you. And congratulations to all who made the list :)
http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/PinkDietGuy PinkDietGuy

Lens making is fun! hope I can get exposure and learn from others in the process… beats the heck outa watching a butt load of TV
http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/marymc marymc

Great read here. Thanks for posting. I have a published novel, 5 eBooks, a little over 524 articles on the Internet and 80 lenses. I love getting new insights on how to write.
Blessings on all you do.
http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/Muktibatik Muktibatik

http://muktibatik.wordpress.com/produk-kami/
http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/River_Rose River_Rose

I enjoy making the lens on squidoo also…..it has surely helped me in many areas! Best of luck to everyone.
http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/linox linox

Great way to promote other Squidoo Lensmasters.
http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/Rosaquid Rosaquid

Squiddo provides a platform to engage in unrestrained, pleasurable writing. I enjoy exercising and building my writing skills here.