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Hi Guys,

I'm still haunting this thread even though I'm not applying right now. I'm waiting for another one of my favorite topics to come up. I'm sure something will pop and I might finally get to try my hand at prep.

The last time I applied, I tossed my hat into the arena too late. However, it has prompted me to launch my own website just for fun. I'm working away on it.

Still, this is a great thread to hang around!
 

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From what I'd heard from other ladies around here, it was open for a few weeks already, so I figured a couple of days wouldn't make it any worse. It was probably full and just still posted when I first saw it anyway, and I did know that the odds were long. Still... I think I'm allowed to feel a little sorry for myself... just for a little while. :)

I didn't mean to suggest that you shouldn't be upset (or that you did anything wrong)! I convinced my sister to apply for the Stay at Home mom slot and was really disappointed to hear that it had already entered prep.

I just wanted to make sure people knew that a day or two can make a difference when filling out the application. The second time around (failed prep once), I sent my application in and the next thing I knew, I was getting my "Welcome to Prep" email. I didn't get any warning in advance. If I had waited another day or so, I would have missed my opportunity.
 

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Hi Guys,

I'm still haunting this thread even though I'm not applying right now. I'm waiting for another one of my favorite topics to come up. I'm sure something will pop and I might finally get to try my hand at prep.

The last time I applied, I tossed my hat into the arena too late. However, it has prompted me to launch my own website just for fun. I'm working away on it.

Still, this is a great thread to hang around!


I agree. I have pretty much given up on the opportunity to write for About. However, I still check in each day to see what's new. Congrats to everyone who has seen success so far! :)
 

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That one has been pulled from the list now, which means that they have chosen someone. I believe they will email the applicants once the site has gone live (can be in 2 weeks, but may be longer.) I am sorry you both didn't get a chance at it. Keep applying - they put up new topics all the time.

Vanessa

Bummer, oh well....Thankfully I make sure to send many ships out to sea so that when one ship doesn't return to port I have many other ships that are still likely to return to port with treasure aboard!

Good luck to us both then. I applied to it back in June and I'm still waiting to hear something. I've done the email notifications but I get the same response that they are working with a group of people right now. This is my first application at about.com.

I love your screenname. I can relate...lol Good luck with your future endeavors :)
 

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Speaking of what's new, here are this week's "Most Wanted" (and they're not Big & Tall!):

Volleyball
Mountain Biking
Birding / Wild Birds
Digital Video Recording
Philadelphia

Good luck, everyone!
 

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Lordy. I've been away from AW for a while, I just want to say how impressed I am this thread is still going - and going strong!
 

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This week's "Hot Topics" at About.com include:

Waterskiing / Wakeboarding
Test Prep
Sailing
Muscular Dystrophy
Exchange Traded Funds

(Look, no Men's Big and Tall!)

Good luck, everyone!
 

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Hi all,

there's a great topic open that you should check out:

Consultant/freelance

I don't have enough experience for this one, but one of you should go for it!
 

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I think freelance consultant may refer more to a tech consultant or an ISO consultant than to writers, who actually provide a service. But that doesn't mean there aren't people here with that experience, too.

My dad is a PI who is also a certified trainer for OSHA and ISO. :)
 

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From the description it seemed to be open to any freelancer.
 

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Could be. I'll be wishing luck to any who want to apply. :)
 

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Don't give up! It can be very discouraging to not pass the application process or make it through prep. You have to keep, trying, though, or your chances are zero!

Here are some more topics that were just opened up, as the guides have left the network:

Small Farms
Jacksonville
Employee Benefits

Good luck!!
 

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Don't give up! It can be very discouraging to not pass the application process or make it through prep. You have to keep, trying, though, or your chances are zero!

Here are some more topics that were just opened up, as the guides have left the network:

Small Farms
Jacksonville
Employee Benefits

Good luck!!


UG! One of those isn't up yet on the apply now page...I'm drumming my fingers here. The minute it is - I'm off!
 

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Here are some more topics that were just opened up, as the guides have left the network:

Small Farms
Jacksonville
Employee Benefits

Good luck!!

Just so no one gets their hopes too high, these may not be open. Sometimes they rework a topic or get rid of it entirely. And sometimes by the time we get the announcement that the Guide is gone, the spot has already gone into prep. If there's something that you really want, you might want to ask Eric (who logs on here occasionally) if it has gone into prep.
 

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If it is in Prep, it will still be in the beaguide list. It only leaves that list when they've chosen a candidate from prep to offer the site to. Also, you can check if a topic is in prep by going to the application status page (after you have applied for the topic).

But, as Christy said, some topics never make it back to the list. The topic might be reworked into a slightly different topic, broken into multiple pieces, or abandoned all together.
 

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If it is in Prep, it will still be in the beaguide list. It only leaves that list when they've chosen a candidate from prep to offer the site to. Also, you can check if a topic is in prep by going to the application status page (after you have applied for the topic).

But, as Christy said, some topics never make it back to the list. The topic might be reworked into a slightly different topic, broken into multiple pieces, or abandoned all together.

*sigh* I wish I knew if the topic I'd apply for was going back up. I guess all I can do is be prepared. I'll put together an article for it and hope it shows up.

Waaaa! Where's Eric?!
 

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Just so no one gets their hopes too high, these may not be open. Sometimes they rework a topic or get rid of it entirely. And sometimes by the time we get the announcement that the Guide is gone, the spot has already gone into prep. If there's something that you really want, you might want to ask Eric (who logs on here occasionally) if it has gone into prep.

Thanks for that, MTM. You could have just dumped a bucket of cold water over the top of the shower, you know.
:D

J.K. A dose of reality is a good thing.
 

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Thanks for that, MTM. You could have just dumped a bucket of cold water over the top of the shower, you know.
:D

J.K. A dose of reality is a good thing.

Well, I'm hoping for you!

I only said it because I noticed one day that the SAHM Guide left, so I called my sister and persuaded her to apply, only to find out that it had already gone into prep. Havlen is right, though, it would still be on the list.
 

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Well, I'm hoping for you!

I only said it because I noticed one day that the SAHM Guide left, so I called my sister and persuaded her to apply, only to find out that it had already gone into prep. Havlen is right, though, it would still be on the list.

I am going to go ahead and put together something tonight in case it does come up tomorrow or next week.
The only problem is, I have a lot of ideas for topics and because the suggested ideas from About is not up yet, I don't know what they would prefer to see...so it's a guess.
 

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Austin topic- new or in prep?

Hello fellow writers!

Does anyone know if the Austin topic has been up for awhile on the About site, or if it has gone into prep? I occasionally check available topics, but have been so busy with my other ventures. Austin is perfect for me!

Thanks in advance...
 

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This week's "Most Wanted" - just for you!

Jacksonville
Baltimore
Casinos
Business Security
Test Prep

Best of luck, everyone...
 
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