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Get Paid to Write Short Stories: 22 Places That Will Buy Your Fiction

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You can make money writing fiction, but you may have to think outside the box in order to do so. If you are like many fiction writers, you might be frustrated because your short stories or books aren’t selling, or haven’t been published. This article outlines ways you can earn money writing fiction, money that can tide you over until you get your big break. Step 1 Be willing to write what others want to read.  Draw upon your creativity and writing skills to write fiction pieces that are in demand. You can still work on your Gothic novel, but you have to be willing to write pieces that other people are willing to pay for. Look at your writing as a business, and start drumming up business for yourself. Step 2 Get the freelance bible.  Otherwise known as the  Writer’s Market , this book is published annually and contains thousands of listings for writers who are looking to sell their work. These listings include magazines, newspapers, greeting card companies to na...

How to Make Coconut Oil

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Coconut oil offers a variety of health benefits and can be used for cooking as well as skin and hair care. coconut oil is believed to be of the highest quality, made naturally and free of harsh chemicals. Learn how to make coconut oil at home using the wet mill method, the cold process method, and the boiling method. Method One of Three: Using the Wet Mill Method 1.   Split a coconut with a sharp cleaver. Use a mature, brown coconut, rather than a young green one. 2.   Scrape the meat of the coconut from the shell.  Use a coconut scraper, sharp pairing knife or a sturdy metal spoon. *Removing the meat is tricky. A butter knife is much better than a sharp pairing knife. You can slide it in between the meat and the shell and 'pop' pieces off, rather than slip, and cut your hand.  3.   Cut the coconut meat into small pieces or shred the coconut flesh with the scraper. 4.   Place the pieces into a food processor. 5.   Turn on the food processor to...