Lakeerieartists' Squidoo Mentoring Program
This lens is about how I am going conduct my portion of the mentoring program.
Before I start, I would like to say that I started as a Squidoo lensmaster in June 2008. I became a Giant Squid in September 2008. I am sincerely glad that I started. The experience has been a great one right from the beginning, and the longer I am involved in the community here, the more I love it.
That being said, I got lots of great advice along the way from several wonderful lensmasters, and I would love to pass that on to others.
That is why I have agreed to become a mentor.
Rules of Writing
What I Hope You Get Out of This Mentoring Program
A positive feeling toward Squidoo.
An understanding of the difference between creating a lens, a good lens, and a great lens.
A confidence in your lens writing ability.
Knowledge of where to look for your answers.
What Kind of Writer are You?
100 Ways to Improve Your Writing (Mentor)
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A complete course in the art of writing and an essential reference for any working or would-be writer of any kind. Step-by-step it shows how to come up with ideas, get past writer's block, create an irresistible opening, develop an effective style, choose powerful words and master grammar, rewrite, and much, much more.
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And by the way, everything in life is writable about if you have the outgoing guts to do it, and the imagination to improvise. The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt. ~Sylvia Plath
Let's Get Started
My criteria for mentoring
Once you have read that lens, then you can see if you meet these criteria:
1. You need to be signed up for Squidoo as a lensmaster.
2. You need to have no less than 5 published lenses.
3. You need to have joined the SquidU forum and asked other lensmasters to critique at least one of your lenses.
4. If you have done at minimum those three things, then I will take a look at your lenses in order to mentor you.
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Confessions of a Giant Squid
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I am so very excited to become a Giant Squid. It is truly an honor and a privilege to be part of such a great group of people. I have worked hard to get here, but I could not have gotten here without lots of mentoring, encouragement, and help from o...
Squidoo Basics
Squidoo Basics: How to Market and Promote Your Sites Using Squidoo.com
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Would You Like to See Samples of More of My Lenses?
Here is a list of just of few of my lenses to give you an idea of how I write lenses.
Hot Cocoa--The Ultimate Comfort Food in Winter
Those of you who do not live in a climate that gets cold in the winter, are missing one of life's perfect joys, a cup of steaming hot cocoa in the icy...1 point
Exponentially Compound Your Squidoo Earnings With Affiliate Marketing
There are lots of reasons to become a lensmaster, and one of them is to earn money for yourself, your company or a worthy charity. And Squidoo offers...0 points
Rocky and Bullwinkle
My life has been somewhat of a typical American life, with television being a great influence on my childhood. Of course, by telling you that one of m...0 points
Announce Your Pregnancy in Style
Pregnant moms need to feel comfortable and relaxed as much as possible, but they also need to have some fun and laughs along the way. If you are pregn...0 points
The Top 10 Reasons that I Love to Work with PMC
I am an avid fan of Precious Metal Clay, also called PMC, a non-toxic material made by Mitsubishi Corporation. PMC is made of metal particles bound to...0 points
Weddings Gone Green
Join the hottest revolution, and plan a green wedding! Here are some tips, ideas, and links to resources on how to do just that.Creating a green weddi...0 points
Do You Still Want to Be Mentored?
If You Do, Please Sign In
If you would like to be mentored, please sign in the guestbook.
Make sure to put the 5 lenses that you would like me to look at in your blurb, and any specific questions that you have. I will contact people in the order that I receive the requests.
grayth wrote...
Oh I so need help to improve my squid presence, I set a goal for myself this year to at least make 1 new lens a week. Trying hard to make quality lenses, but right now getting traffic to them is difficult unless I'm submitting ezine articles pointing to my lenses they lack in traffic. I would like to one day hit the rank of giant squidoo
Here are some of my lenses
http://www.squidoo.com/tacklemaking
http://www.squidoo.com/best-cheap-night-vision-goggles
http://www.squidoo.com/wii-virtual-console-games
http://www.squidoo.com/betta-fish-breeding
http://www.squidoo.com/dropshippingsucks
Posted January 07, 2009
fotolady49 wrote...
Yes I would like to be in your mentoring program, after all, you were the one who introduced me to Squidoo! I love it and all the nice friends I've met along the way. I think it is very powerful and I definitely need to hone my skills. I love to read and WRITE so that isn't a problem. Although I can always improve my writing skills. I've just got to learn better time management. Five of my six lenses are:
http://www.squidoo.com/fotolady49sclevelandphotos
http://www.squidoo.com/historyofmodernart
http://www.squidoo.com/weddingphotosbyterriharper
http://www.squidoo.com/CutACollage
http://www.squidoo.com/ILoveMuffins
Posted December 31, 2008
M_S_Beltran wrote...
I'd love for you to be my mentor, as I've really enjoyed your lenses. I've been with Squidoo since Sept, getting very into it now and have ambitions for Giant Squid-dom.
My very first lens: http://www.squidoo.com/crockpot_cooking
One of my earlier ones, on my favorite hobby: http://www.squidoo.com/jack-o-lantern-carving
My holiday lens: http://www.squidoo.com/cheap_holiday
My most recent: http://www.squidoo.com/wheeloftheyear_imbolc
A charity lens I am currently working on: http://www.squidoo.com/bens_lens
So far I've done 12 lenses, have several more in progress, have just started going to Squid U for critiques and advice, and am looking forward to the future! Cheers, Happy New Year!
Posted December 28, 2008
gbenton789 wrote...
Ohhhhh Pick me Pick me! Seriously Paula, I would be honored if you would mentor me. Appreciate your generosity and straight forward - here's my expectations - way of working.
I'm 29 lenses, have had 1 lens reviewed at SquidU, and am anxious to work with a great mentor that will help me understand more about becoming a great lensmaster.
Posted December 27, 2008
Are You Looking to Have Someone Write a Lens for You?
Starting in January 2009, I will be writing lenses to sell.
I will get back to you to let you know a price, and if it is a lens that I can write.
Where Can I Find the Answers to Simple Questions?
What Squidoo resources are there?
You can also search for lenses on many Squidoo topics in the search box found on every lens.
If you still cannot get an answer to your question, please feel free to leave your question in the next guestbook, and I will be happy to answer them for you there.
Want to Be a Giant Squid?
I Would Like to Invite You to a Great Place I Hang Out A Lot--The Squidoo Chat Room
Come and visit us at the Squidoo Chat Room
I hang out there a lot myself, and it is a great place to chat with other lensmasters for fun or for answers to questions. You can have public or private chats. In most cases, if you and I enter a mentoring relationship, we will probably meet there from time to time, share a virtual coffee, and get to work.
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Questions or Comments?
aj2008 wrote...
Paula I have just done a search for lenses by people willing to mentor as I am in contact with a new Lensmaster who I think would really benefit and grow with some help from you. I am directing her to this lens.
Posted April 13, 2009
Rinchen Chodron wrote
Yes, I'd love some mentoring on how to use allposters - I see you linked to it in this lens. I am an affiliate already and they do have some Buddhist related things that I could add to a lens, but I have no clue how to actually do that. Perhaps you can help me? I guess you are mentoring for no fee? I work 40 hrs and commute 10 hrs a week so weekends is about all I have available. But once I have accomplished doing one link I can probably go from there. Also help in brainstorming ideas for lenses so I can get to 100 would be appreciated.
You are the greatest!
Posted January 04, 2009
Treasures-By-Brenda wrote...
Great lens! There are a lot of people, no doubt, who will take advantage of your offer!
Brenda
Posted December 23, 2008
mulberry wrote
hmmm, interesting. Don't recall anyone ever offering to help, that's very generous! You're certainly qualified as your lenses are always top notch!
Posted December 23, 2008
by lakeerieartists
