Published in About Me Stories·PinnedMember-onlyAbout Me — CathylouiseConstantly exhausted chronic illness survivor with a passion for words that sometimes come together into readable sentences. — Hi, I never know what to write when it comes to telling people about me. I’m not much good at small talk and usually express who I am through my poetry. Anyway, we’ll give this a try. I’m Cathy. I’m a 47-year-old mother of a teenage daughter and two dogs…About Me3 min readAbout Me3 min read
Published in The Shortform·14 hours agoMember-onlyWhat Has Kristina God Got That I Haven’t?Answers in the comments, please — Not long ago, Kristina wrote a piece about her earnings from short-form writing. I’ve linked the article at the end. Long and short of it. She’s doing very well from it, with one piece raking in over $100. It got me thinking about my short-form writing. I love short forms…The Shortform1 min readThe Shortform1 min read
Published in The Shortform·2 days agoMember-onlyIs ChatGPT the New Side Hustle?How are you Making Money on Medium this Month? — For months stories about how to make money from your side hustles have stifled my Medium ‘For Your’ feed. Lots of similar, boring articles containing the same information, and all doing great. Coupled with stories about AI Art (for, against, and obviously how to make money), there’s little room for…The Shortform1 min readThe Shortform1 min read
Published in The Shortform·3 days agoMember-onlyWhen Is Writer Not A Writer?Keep reading for the answer — In case you hadn’t guessed — the well is dry. There is more in Old Mother Hubbard’s Cupboards than there is in my creative brain. I am a fiction writer and poet at heart. But there is nothing there. I have written nothing creative in over a month. …The Shortform1 min readThe Shortform1 min read
Published in The Shortform·Mar 11Member-onlyDefeat Snatched from the Jaws of VictoryAn unhappy update — I’ve been from elation to near devastation over the past two weeks. Our perfect home slipped through our fingers. I paid my holding deposit, filled in my forms and sent in my income evidence and waited. I failed referencing because, according to their calculations, I didn’t earn enough. While upset…The Shortform1 min readThe Shortform1 min read
Published in The Shortform·Mar 7Member-onlyFourth Month Update for Making $100,000 Online in 365 DaysDisappearing into Oblivion — Following my main article, I thought tracking my progress towards making $100,000 online in 365 days would be fun (it’s not much fun reading the results at the moment). Earnings online in February: Freelancing: $256.75 Medium (both profiles): $5.56 Buy Me a Coffee: $36.10 Vocal Media: $0.01 Lottery: hahaha Running…The Shortform1 min readThe Shortform1 min read
Published in The Kraken Lore·Mar 5Member-onlyThe Demon University — Chapter FiveThe Demon and the Moneylender — a Cautionary Tale — ‘Good morning, young ones. The time of your first trip to the human realm draws ever closer. Demons often think of themselves as superior to humans. In many ways, this is true. However, it is essential not to become complacent. …The Kraken Lore9 min readThe Kraken Lore9 min read
Published in The Shortform·Feb 26Member-onlyOne Step Closer to the End of the SagaThere is a House on the Horizon — If you’ve been following my housing chaos, you’ll know the last year has been a rollercoaster. We might be one step closer to getting off this wild ride and starting the next one. Today we viewed a rental property. It was the first in months not to quibble about the…The Shortform1 min readThe Shortform1 min read
Published in The Kraken Lore·Feb 26Member-onlyThe Demon University — Chapter FourThe Punishment for Breaking the Rules at the Holiday Apartments — Good morning young ones. You will soon be accompanying elder demons into the human realm for first-hand experience of how their world works. Humans may appear to be simple beings, but there are complexities in their language, customs, and hierarchies that can be dangerous for a young demon. Their world…The Kraken Lore8 min readThe Kraken Lore8 min read
Published in The Kraken Lore·Feb 19Member-onlyThe Demon University — Chapter ThreeBeware a demon scorned: Lessons in love from a demon to their young — Now, young ones, I know the elder demons have taught you much. They have asked me to step in today because the subject is close to my heart and stomach. Today we will explore trusting humans and the importance of wording during contracts. Hello, my son. …The Kraken Lore5 min readThe Kraken Lore5 min read
