The Hub Challenge: 100 Hubs in 30 Days -- are you in?

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   dwilliamsonposted 15 years ago

   #8 of 100
   http://hubpages.com/hub/Patricks-Quilt

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   BundleBoyposted 15 years ago

   I am in. (Oh no what am I doing?). Well if this will help me break out of my comfort zone! 30 in 29 days for me!

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   Jerilee Weiposted 15 years ago

   1st 24 hour assessment of this challenge:
   
   Published four hubs in the first 24 hours.
   
   http://hubpages.com/hub/Defending-The-Kingdom
   http://hubpages.com/hub/When-It-Is-Too-Much
   http://hubpages.com/hub/French-Quarter-Libations
   http://hubpages.com/hub/Madame-Butterflys-Pets
   
   Total combined true writing time for these hubs -- 8 hours and 10 minutes
   
   Total combined word count:  4,732
   
   Random thoughts as I did this:
   
   Ended up staggering the release times of publishing these hubs over 24 hours, due to noticing that my own email alerts were slightly overwhelming -- didn't want to burden my own loyal fans by too rapidly publishing them -- never want to lose them.
   
   Writing and maintaining quality seemed to be not a problem.  Reading the sheer number hubs of other hubbers a little more of a challenge, but necessary in fairness of the challenge. 
   
   Didn't quite get the point of writing a hub about the hub challenge, as it doesn't fit my personal definition of "evergreen" material -- but did enjoy reading what others wrote about why they were doing so.  Thought that more appropriate for forum?  Hope no one is taking offense to that thought.  Maybe I'm wrong?

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   ysdataposted 15 years ago

   Check out the Video - Diary of a Mad Hubber (Day -2) in the challenge http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vO2e32Sp4b8

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   Ryan Hupferposted 15 years ago

   Great start, Jerilee!
   
   I think that a lot of Hubbers posted their first Hub on the Hub Challenge itself as a way to kick the whole thing off and to get them in the groove.And like you said, although they probably won't be big money makers, they were all a great read.
   
   How's everyone else doing so far?

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   Iya Ifalolaposted 15 years ago

   A day late and a dollar short, I'm still game.  Count me in for 100.  Don't need an anonymous accout - lol - been here for a while but am now finally biting the bullet.

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   Jerilee Weiposted 15 years ago

   Thanks Ryan -- In thinking over what you said about "hubs about the hub challenge," I think you are right.  I once had a conversation with author Louis L'Amour, who advised that if you want to be a writer -- you just need to jump in there and write, and then write some more, and some more -- till you can write no more (which is hopefully the rest of your life).
   
   I think my mindset was stuck on my personal daily list of questions I ask myself when I decide on a hub topic:
   
   Will this be something that people will be interested in if they read it a year from now, or years from now? 
   
   If the answer is no, then I rethink the hub, and see if I can fit in something evergreen that relates to the subject matter, if that makes sense.  There are times however, no matter, if the answer is still "no" -- that I throw that reasoning out and just write it anyway.

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   Moonmaidenposted 15 years ago

   I feel like I may be at a disadvantage. I'm writing 100 Hubs from scratch, but I see there are a few people that have a bunch of unfinished Hubs they've already researched and have half-written. All they have to do is polish them and hit publish.

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      ForTheInterimposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      I most certainly am starting from scratch as well!! I'm a bit at a loss for how to come up with topics.  I have a little notepad file open so every time a topic comes to mind I can jot it down quickly, and later on return to it when I need ideas.
      
      I find it's hard to write about things unless I know *a lot* about them... Many here seem to call themselves writers and have lots of experience.  I've never thought of myself in that way - in fact I only remember myself saying I hate English class and I hate writing!! Though I do believe this is different, and I do enjoy hubbing!

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      mythbusterposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      A few days before the contest started, I thought about this business of 'unfinished' hubs being used for the contest, too, Moonmaiden.
      
      I am going to participate in the 30 hubs in 30 days category and before the contest, I decided that I should only start 'unfinished hubs' on or after May 11 to be published within a day or two for the contest. I figured, for myself, planning hubs on scratch-paper but not starting them on-site in any way before May 11 was sufficient and fair for this contest. For me, hoarding up on 'unfinished hubs' in order to post content for the contest seemed like cheating.
      
      Thus - I am only working on hub 4 so far

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   Cathy Iposted 15 years ago

   Count me in.....
   
   FYI:    30 in 30
   
   That should certainly get me to start writing again
   
   Cathy

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    gamergirlposted 15 years ago

    Hey Moonmaiden!
    
    I've got some hub requests that I've set up the URL for but not written/researched anything on, and I intend to fill those for the Challenge, but 25 of my 30 are going to be fresh hub ideas.  I think the point, from my perspective, is to publish fresh and quality work consistantly for a chunk of time and monitor the results.  For me, it's working alright thus far with my first hub of the challenge.

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    stendekposted 15 years ago

    I love to produce Hub pages. Hope they bring a smile or two or make a few folks put their thinking caps on (my conspiracy and UFO pages especially). Have not made a penny off of any of them to date but who cares? Having a world of fun every day. By the way. In case I forgot to mention it. COUNT ME IN! I would appreciate any Hubber that does not know me to become acquainted through information on my profile page. Thanks again. Sure could use some friends and help in proven areas to generate income for family. Oh well. Guess feds will get around to bailout for povery stricken Americans one day. NOT! Peace everyone.

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    waynetposted 15 years ago

    Well I'm doing ok, but my plan went straight outta the window with me doing 10 hubpages each in 10 separate topics...oh well just keep plodding on...have written 9 hubpages so far and I have lots of how to draw this and that hubpages coming up!!!
    
    Piece a cake!!!

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    meghansmummyposted 15 years ago

    so if we miss a day can we do 2 the next cause so of us have lives hehe

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    muyuth4exportposted 15 years ago

    i will try but it is definitely going to be a real task having a hundred hubs in 30 days.Count me in!

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    Hup Challengeposted 15 years ago

    
    
    Low-Fat and Healthy Peanut Butter Alternative
    
    #2 is published and I think that I'm hitting my stride -- I'd like to get 4 more done today!
    
    (this is my new account, by the way).

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    dwilliamsonposted 15 years ago

    #9 of 100
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Limerick-Day

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    Rockwell Fitnessposted 15 years ago

    Ok here are 3 more hubs for Day 2..
    
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Top-10-GI-Joe-Characters
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Top-10-GI-Joe-Heroes
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Top-10-GI-Joe-Villains-COBRA
    
    
    That's #8,9,10....Only 90 more to go.... WOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOO!!!

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    jimmythejockposted 15 years ago

    
    
    The Challenge is under way, If you are taking part Ryan will be contacting you in the next few days for your picture posing for the fight.
    WHO WILL BE THE WINNER
    WHO REALLY CARES
    It's all for fun
    good luck everyone.....jimmy

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       Hup Challengeposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       haha...awesome.
       
       I'll be making these for some of our more hard-working HubChallengers.

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    lxxyposted 15 years ago

    Great going guys! I believe in you! Hear are my words.
    
    Love,
    
    lxxy
    
    

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    Reg Brittainposted 15 years ago

    Wow!  500 total HubChallenge hubs already!
    
    (I've done 2 so far.)
    
    Go us!
    
    w00t!

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    dwilliamsonposted 15 years ago

    #10 of 100
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/The-Quilt-I-Never-Got

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    Ryan Hupferposted 15 years ago

    Starting my third -- watch out now!
    
    I just need to get to double digits and I'll feel better. haha
    
    See you all soon!

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    Reg Brittainposted 15 years ago

    3 down, and I went shopping today.  LOL.
    
    2 more -- guitar-related -- tonight.
    
    Have fun everyone!

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       Be Successfulposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       I can't believe I now have six done! Wow - how many days does it take to develop a habit?  7 right?
       
       latest one was http://hubpages.com/hub/Holocaust-Survi … ir-Stories  - it is on a fantastic book I have just finished reading.
       
       Good luck everyone
       
       Gnight
       
       Rach

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    Jerry G2posted 15 years ago

    I'm in for 30 in 30 days.  I love the idea of 100, but considering I'm in the middle of moving and still freelancing full time, that might be a wee bit much.  Then again, my June looks pretty open so maybe I'll just have my own personal 100 hubs challenge then .  Good luck all!

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       Hup Challengeposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Yeah, Jerry! Glad that you're in for 30 in 30!
       
       Be sure to follow these 3 easy instructions as you move along the 30 days and be sure to keep us updated in here as you progress:
       

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       mythbusterposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       I hope your moving works out for the best, Jerry G2 - I just moved, myself, and am still unpacking (yuck).
       
       Good luck in the contest - I'm up for 30 in 30, too

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    Hup Challengeposted 15 years ago

    Here's my latest:
    
    
    
    History Of The High Five - Who Started It, Why And How You Can Perfect It
    
    (I LOVE high fives)

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    Rockwell Fitnessposted 15 years ago

    Ok here's #11/100 ...
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Top-10-Star-Wars-Characters
    
    My internet connection is trippin' .... Killing the momentum
    
    
    
    Good luck all, keep up the hard work..

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       Hup Challengeposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Double digits -- yeah!!

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    coffeesnobposted 15 years ago

    Well, I wasn't going to do this, but I think I will - I know it's Tuesday, But i think i can catch up. Gonna do the 30 days

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       Single Mamaposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       yeah, me too. i'm going to shoot for 30 as well.

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       Hup Challengeposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       You can definitely catch up -- or just do 30 days from today. Either way works...
       
       Also, here's my fourth and my fifth is way too long, by coming soon:
       
       http://hubpages.com/hub/4x6-Envelopes-F … -Postcards

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    dwilliamsonposted 15 years ago

    #11 of 100 - http://hubpages.com/hub/Green-Green-Grass

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    dwilliamsonposted 15 years ago

    #12 of 100 - http://hubpages.com/hub/Windows-7-Experience

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    dwilliamsonposted 15 years ago

    My stats for today -
    
    posted 5 hubs
    hubscore is 90
    177 hits
    69 cents in Adsense

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    Hup Challengeposted 15 years ago

    Already ranked and getting great Google search traffic for this Hub Challenge Hub:
    
    
    
    Any other Hub Challenge success stories?

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       Reg Brittainposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Hi Ryan,
       
       Fast climb!  Cool!  How'd you get Google to see it so fast?
       
       Thank you,
       Reg

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          Hup Challengeposted 15 years agoin reply to this

          Reg -- I didn't do anything actually..well, besides doing some keyword research and writing a completely original, helpful and informative Hub.
          
          No tricks up my sleeves here, my man.

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             Hup Challengeposted 15 years agoin reply to this

             Of course, this helps, too.
             

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                Reg Brittainposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                Impressive word count, and something to consider.
                
                I am keyword targeting to one keyword phrase, but the challenge hubs I've done so far have all been around 400 or 500 words.
                
                Thank you, Ryan.
                
                --Reg

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    Rockwell Fitnessposted 15 years ago

    Here are two more hubs.. #12 and #13 out of 100...
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Caloric-Intake
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Caloric-Expenditure

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       Hup Challengeposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Dude -- you are rockin' it out!!!
       
       I'm just trying to keep pace...keep it up!

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    ForTheInterimposted 15 years ago

    Alright I finished two yesterday -
    
    #1  http://hubpages.com/hub/Lets-learn-more … Montenegro
    #2  http://hubpages.com/hub/Teach-yourself- … h-Language
    
    I'm now on my second cup of tea for the tea, and am all set for a full day of Hub writing!    I must say the community drive with this challenge makes all the difference for me. I'm still maintaining the same quality checks I would have otherwise - but now at least I'm spending my days writing Hubs instead of other unproductive time wasters!

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       Hup Challengeposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Way to go! There two are great starts...are you planning on doing 30 or 100 Hubs in 30 days? I'm shooting for 100, but I really need to pick it up. Hitting my stride though now that it's the 3rd day (at least that's what I'm telling myself).

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    Everyday Miraclesposted 15 years ago

    I'm feeling very discouraged today. I've done eight hubs and I have two more "in the works" but I'm beginning to feel uninspired (already). A bit frustrated that some people are upset about me sharing my *personal* experiences in my hubs, because that's just kind of who I am. Never had a problem with it before. I feel quite limited now and wondering if I can actually do this

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       Sakariposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Don't be discouraged. It's all about being who you are, no matter how cheesy this may sound. Good luck!
       
       

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       Hup Challengeposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Ahhh, the ol' 3rd day struggles...seen it before.
       
       Don't worry about what people are saying about your Hubs, they're yours, not theirs...
       
       Also, keep in mind that sometimes getting others to think outside of their normal mindset is a great attribute to have as a writer. If great writers tried to keep everyone happy, then we wouldn't even know who they were today.

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       Nelle Hoxieposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Everyday Miracles, I haven't had much time to read forums or your hubs so I'm not sure what your referring to, but you just keep on keepin' on. Your continued high hubscores speak for themselves.
       
       For me this challenge is to force myself to work through the feelings of discouragement. To be more disciplined and to achieve more. So use the shared group committment to work through what's held you back in the past and move beyond. Anyways that's what I'm using the HubChallenge for.
       
       
       

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       Whitney05posted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks Hup! I just wanted to bring up that issue that was starting with so many similar threads of the SAME thing. I think this is the best place for HubChallenge questions and concerns.
       
       
       By writing so much in a short period, one can easily get burnt out and discouraged. Remember this is what we were talking about the other day. :-) It's fine to add your personal stories, but remember that people doing searches are going to be searching for evergreen not necessarily someone else's experience, unless you include tips and such at how to solve a problem. For example, I wouldn't expect people to search for me playing fetch with my dog, unless within that hub I was also teaching others how to train their dog to play fetch and include all the troubleshooting involved. It can be good to go out of the box.

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       Lissieposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Who intimidated you? I'll beat them up :-)I love your personal hubs - we are miles apart in lifestyle and beliefs but I really like your style and your ability to "take the way less travelled".  They are your hubs - write what you want - let the naysayers go be miserable in their own little corner - or even write their own hubs LOL

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    Everyday Miraclesposted 15 years ago

    Thanks It's easiest, for sure, to write about those things you have experience with. I wouldn't be able to write about dogs like Whitney does, for example, or about... Hmm... Heck, I can't think of another good example right now lol
    
    
    
    Is it really a third day thing? When I quit smoking, I found it easier after the third day lol I wish this was like that.
    
    I'm not struggling to come up with topics, just to figure out how to write them. I already feel as though I've written everything I know and am resorting to things I *don't* know. I'm doing researched hubs, too. Amityville took me almost four hours to write, and Lincoln has been in the works for five days now.
    
    Think I should tackle Lizzie Borden?
    
    
    
    Nelle, I think that we can "prove" something to ourselves. My hubs have (mostly) been at least 800 (more like 1000) words long. If I can somehow manage to keep that up, there is no question that I can write a book. That's my take on the challenge.
    
    I've always been a quitter (and apparently an honest one! LOL). I am a happy person, but have for so long lacked self-confidence that I'm still building it back. This is one of those things that I hope helps to build it, if that makes sense.
    
    If I can do this, I might put in some audition time in a local theatre and see what happens. As long as DH can look after Dinky while I do rehearsals, I'm good to go... Gosh, the thought brings tears to my eyes! LOL
    
    
    
    Right. I understand what you're saying, and I'm not "writing a diary" so to speak. I'm going to eventually be setting up my own space to do that. The hub in question (Why I choose to be a submissive wife) actually included a fair bit of keyword research to decide if it was worth doing and would interest people using search engines. I don't expect it to rank especially well, but I'll be interested to see if it gets any search engine traffic.
    
    The point wasn't "hey, look at me!" but "this is why I choose this and no, I'm not alone." I think that some people (not just one person) took the hub out of context and I've been getting increasingly frustrated that people are reading words I didn't write into the hub. I hope that makes sense. It *is* one I'm going to need to work on when this entire thing is over, and expand. Darned thing is going to near 5000 words I bet before it's done *sigh*. I might need to counter my own hub with another hub lol

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    Everyday Miraclesposted 15 years ago

    LOL Lissie! It was lindagoffigan's comment on Why I choose to be a submissive wife. First comment that has really gotten under my skin. I'm not angry, not hurt, I'm irritated, and that is one emotion that can put me at an absolute standstill. The others can drive me to write more. This one... Makes me try to figure out where I went wrong, because I'm just weird like that.
    
    It's a topic about which I could (should?) write a book. Being submissive doesn't make me "clingy." Since I actually took the plunge and started *doing* it (rather than wishing I could do it), I'm much more secure and find it easier to let him do his own thing. He's going to Chicago this weekend, even! Without me! LOL

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    trish1048posted 15 years ago

    While this sounds exciting, I am not up for insanity.  I'm lucky if I put one hub a week out

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    cashmereposted 15 years ago

    I'm going to try my best and do 30. That in itself will be an achievement for me.

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    ysdataposted 15 years ago

    We all can post 1 hub a day -- watch day 3 entry of the "Diary of a Mad Hubber http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVJ20_rg1QY

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    Hup Challengeposted 15 years ago

    I'm writing a real doozy right now...wow, it's SUPER long.
    
    Here's just the research that I did for it:
    
    
    No way can I do 100 of these, but this is a Hub that I've always wanted to write, so why not?

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       ysdataposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Hey Ryan -- watch day 3 entry of the "Diary of a Mad Hubber http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVJ20_rg1QY

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    Everyday Miraclesposted 15 years ago

    Hup, one of mine yesterday was over 2000 words!

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       Hup Challengeposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Yeah, a few of mine are creeping up there -- this one is going to be double that, I bet. Here's just the research I did for it:
       

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    dwilliamsonposted 15 years ago

    #13 of 100 - http://hubpages.com/hub/Cheerios---A-Drug

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    Everyday Miraclesposted 15 years ago

    I'm still struggling to figure out the "keyword research" stuff, darnit! I can't seem to come up with anything that I figure is going to get me hits AND pays decently. I must be doing something wrong, so I figure I need to stop doing something that discourages me and just stinkin' write already!

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    Rockwell Fitnessposted 15 years ago

    Ok, 2 more hubs....
    
    #14
    http://hubpages.com/hub/How-to-Count-Calories
    
    #15
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Water-Intoxication

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    rancidTasteposted 15 years ago

    Oh My God!! All the guys are so fast....!!
    
    I just published one hubpages. You may visit by following the following link:
    
    http://hubpages.com/_rat/hub/HubChallenge-tips
    
    This hub is about A Complete Tips Guide to Success in HubChallenge and Drive Hub Traffic through Google and Hubpages
    
    This is my 100th Hub [I start counting from the last and advancing to the lowest no.... I do it as my own inspiration]
    
    Enjoy

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    dwilliamsonposted 15 years ago

    #14 of 100 - http://hubpages.com/hub/Im-Not-Ready-fo … -Chair-Yet

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    Rockwell Fitnessposted 15 years ago

    ANother one done...
    
    #16
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Water-Intake

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    Hup Challengeposted 15 years ago

    Oh my goodness...this one is long, but I am SO proud that I actually finished it. I have wanted to write a Hub like this for a while.
    
    Word Count: 4792
    
    
    
    Upper Body Workout Plan With Easy To Understand Images & Videos

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       Whitney05posted 15 years agoin reply to this

       I just checked out that book of yours.. I see a few places where you could have split into different hubs, but for nearly 5000 words, it didn't seem that long.

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       Rockwell Fitnessposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Alot of good content.... I could respond to this in about 5 to 10 hubs, since my hubs will never be over 4700 words...

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       Reg Brittainposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       It is very cool!  I like all the images you use, Ryan.
       
       What is your stock image source(s), if you don't mind sharing.
       
       Thank you.
       
       --Reg

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    rancidTasteposted 15 years ago

    Hub no # 99 [counting from the last]
    More hubs required for Hub Challenge: 98
    
    Title:
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    How to Enable or Disable the Guest Account in Windows XP
    
    Link:
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    http://hubpages.com/_rat/hub/How-to-Ena … Windows-XP
    
    Thanks
    rancidTaste 
    

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    Reg Brittainposted 15 years ago

    You go, Ryan!

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