The Ultimate Aim of Authors and Poets (on HubPages) is to Win Prizes

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   Tanmoy Acharya 100posted 2 years ago

   I think that's why we write basically. If there is no such inspiration of lucrative and prestigious prizes, why would one take the pain to go on and write hubs after hubs? One may argue that it's "comments" and appreciation for which authors on HubPages labor for. But is that really so?
   
   I think Maven would do well to collaborate with the Nobel Prize Committee, Pulitzer Prize Committee, etc. What are your thoughts on this?
   
   Thank you.

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      OldRosesposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      Not all of us are selfish money-grubbing mercenaries who only write for glory and cash.  I write "hubs after hubs" because I like to share my knowledge.  It's nice to earn money at the same time, but I was writing "hubs after hubs" long before I was earning significant income from this site.

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         Tanmoy Acharya 100posted 2 years agoin reply to this

         https://hubpages.com/forum/post/4181674

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            Misbah786posted 2 years agoin reply to this

            What’s that? The link isn’t working
            Blessings

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               Tanmoy Acharya 100posted 2 years agoin reply to this

               I was referring to a post that I had made earlier. Here is what I had said:
               
               "It may be argued that some authors are on HubPages because they use the platform to slowly develop a book that they would eventually publish (on Kindle Direct Publishing, Penguin Random House, etc).
               
               That's very good. But then, too, the ultimate goal of making such a book is to win the Nobel Prize in Literature."

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               Tanmoy Acharya 100posted 2 years agoin reply to this

               https://hubpages.com/forum/post/4181674
               
               The linked post can be found below.

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                  Misbah786posted 2 years agoin reply to this

                  Oh! Okay, thanks
                  Blessings

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                     Tanmoy Acharya 100posted 2 years agoin reply to this

                     

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         Tanmoy Acharya 100posted 2 years agoin reply to this

         You raise some valid points. Thank you for joining the conversation.

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      Kyler J Falkposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      I think you are putting the cart before the horse as far as who Maven should collaborate with. As for winning, "prizes," I don't like the connotations of that word; I'd prefer to say that every writer is seeking gratification from their writing. For me, personally, the goal is to push myself to write whenever I can and watch the number of articles and views I have go up.
      
      I don't know why, but ever since Facebook came around I've been obsessed with watching numbers that I can control get bigger. Likes, views, impressions, etc. it all feeds into this growing number addiction I have. Although my focuses shifted from social media, because I hate social media and keep all my accounts very small now, I'm still obsessed with things like idle games where the goal is to make numbers grow faster.
      
      Back on point, though, yes I would agree that all writers are out for some form of gratification with their writing. If a writer was not getting gratification in some way, an emotional prize if we must call it that, then they would not be a writer.

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         Tanmoy Acharya 100posted 2 years agoin reply to this

         Very well said. Thank you.

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         Misbah786posted 2 years agoin reply to this

         @Kyler: Is it me who made you return back on stage again?...

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            Kyler J Falkposted 2 years agoin reply to this

            You'd have to dig into me deeper to be the reason I return here, though I will say you have piqued my curiosity. Alas, I'm here because I'm wasting time. First I was waiting for my breakfast to kick in, now I'm waiting for my hair to dry, and then I'll be heading to the gym.
            
            The forums, and HubPages in general is a great time waster.

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               Tanmoy Acharya 100posted 2 years agoin reply to this

               "The forums, and HubPages in general is a great time waster."
               
               ~ What you've said here might be true. But I can not imagine my life without it now, either.

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                  Misbah786posted 2 years agoin reply to this

                  

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               Misbah786posted 2 years agoin reply to this

               @Kyler: Oh forget it, I have many works to do
               Of course you too have, well, but forums are interesting, if they are not social issues, political or religious based...
               
               Waiting for your hair to dry
               You can dry them with a hair dryer machine or can shorten them
               Don't mind
               Blessings and Peace

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                  Kyler J Falkposted 2 years agoin reply to this

                  No clue what you're saying, lol

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                     Misbah786posted 2 years agoin reply to this

                     Lol...
                     Blessings

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      Misbah786posted 2 years agoin reply to this

      Well, I don’t think hubbers here are writing to win prizes, this is surely not the ultimate goal
      A month ago, I was writing 1 or sometimes 2 hubs a day, but now I slowed down my speed. I think maybe when it is a start you try to give your best in every possible way. But the goal is not to win any prize.
      Blessings

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         Tanmoy Acharya 100posted 2 years agoin reply to this

         Well said. I like it!

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            Misbah786posted 2 years agoin reply to this

            Thanks a lot, Tanmoy
            You are posting good discussions on forums
            Blessings

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               theraggededgeposted 2 years agoin reply to this

               It's a shame you weren't here to witness some of Das' more colorful discussions He's only been banned about a dozen times.

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                  Misbah786posted 2 years agoin reply to this

                  Bev, who's been banned about a dozen times for posting discussions on forums?
                  Seriously, I didn't get it. Can you please elaborate, I would like to know about this
                  
                  Blessings

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               Tanmoy Acharya 100posted 2 years agoin reply to this

               Thank you. As always, blessings to you too.

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      AliciaCposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      There’s no way that you could know the ultimate aim of all of the authors on HubPages. Some people may write here for the reasons that you state, some may write for the joy of expressing themselves and seeing that someone appreciates their work, some may write because they need or want the money that they earn from HubPages, and some people may write for a combination of these reasons.

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         Misbah786posted 2 years agoin reply to this

         Linda, That's a brilliant response
         Blessings

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         Tanmoy Acharya 100posted 2 years agoin reply to this

         Well said.

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   Tanmoy Acharya 100posted 2 years ago

   It may be argued that some authors are on HubPages because they use the platform to slowly develop a book that they would eventually publish (on Kindle Direct Publishing, Penguin Random House, etc).
   
   That's very good. But then, too, the ultimate goal of making such a book is to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.

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   Jodahposted 2 years ago

   Well, every now and then HubPages were running a competition in a specific category e.g. Halloween, and the winning article would receive a prize. There were also the Hubbie Awards held each year where you could vote for your peers in various categories like Best Hub, Most Prolific Hubber, Most Helpful etc. prizes included mugs, t shirts etc.
   I don’t know if the Hubbie Awards are continuing now Samantha is gone.

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      Tanmoy Acharya 100posted 2 years agoin reply to this

      I think small prizes too, when shared with love and care, are valuable.

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         Misbah786posted 2 years agoin reply to this

         Agree

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            Tanmoy Acharya 100posted 2 years agoin reply to this

            

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   NateB11posted 2 years ago

   Ego gratification is pretty empty and meaningless. I write here because I like to write and want to make some money.

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   ravirajan01posted 2 years ago

   Hubpages is a platform for writers and like any good platform. its primary objective is to give visibility to the writer. Once any writer achieves visibility and gets a sizable following, that is his/her "prize" or "launching ground" for bigger things in life, whether it is winning a noble prize or Pulitzer prize or even writing a bestseller.
   
   I feel the best "prize" for any budding or even experienced writer is to get a loyal set of readers who can help to propagate her/her talent . Once that is achieved everything else automatically falls in place.

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      Tanmoy Acharya 100posted 2 years agoin reply to this

      What you have shared here is one of the most profound posts that have been made here in this conversation. You are an inspiration, Ravi ji. Thank you.

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      Misbah786posted 2 years agoin reply to this

      @Ravi, "I feel the best "prize" for any budding or even experienced writer is to get a loyal set of readers who can help to propagate their talent", so true
      
      Blessings

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   psycheskinnerposted 2 years ago

   Even if it was true that most writers want prizes, HubPages would not be the way to pursue that goal.

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      Tanmoy Acharya 100posted 2 years agoin reply to this

      Self Publishing | Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing

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   emgeposted 2 years ago

   Couldn't understand your theme. To me, it doesn't matter if nobody comments and I don't win any prizes.

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   manatita44posted 2 years ago

   Yes, Misbah, this is discipleship, loosely speaking. I say something, you are inspired to share with others and the light increases from a few to many. You and I affect the world, by the vibrations (Energy) /Consciousness, that we offer to the world. Humanity needs Love.
   
   I write for that reason: to serve, to inspire, motivate, elevate or awaken ... reach the Heart. I have no other motive.

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      Misbah786posted 2 years agoin reply to this

      Highly appreciated, mi hermano
      So true, I have always respected you for this beautiful nature of yours.
      Stay happy and healthy
      paz y bendiciones

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