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Thursday, April 7, 2011

F is for First Paid Credit!

I had a different "f" post in mind today, but I scrapped those plans when I received word this morning that I've had an article accepted for publication!! This will be my first paid credit, and I'm excited beyond words.

The article that was accepted is about a wonderful lady I met through Circle Tail, and her hearing dog. It means so much to me to have this article as my first acceptance, as I like this lady so much, and I'm thrilled to actually be paid to write about an animal. It's not a lot of money, and I certainly can't quit my day job, but I can honestly say that this is the best money I've ever earned.

I've been bouncing off the walls ever since getting the news, and I feel like a little kid at Christmas and every other holiday rolled into one. Being paid for something I've written is a dream come true, and I'm thankful to everyone who has provided encouragement and advice as I've started down this path.

Now I think I've stopped bouncing enough to catch up on my blog reading! :)
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24 comments:

  1. Shannon LawrenceApril 7, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Congratulations! So exciting! Also, good luck on the rest of the A to Z Challenge!

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  2. Catherine DentonApril 7, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    So exciting! Congratulations!! Do something awesome to celebrate today. :D
    My Blog

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  3. UnknownApril 7, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Congratulations!

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  4. Melissa Ann GoodwinApril 7, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    I'm so happy for you! There is something magical when your first published piece is something so dear to your heart - it's like a message from the universe telling you that when you speak from your heart, the world will want to hear more and more and more. Yay!!

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  5. Kittie HowardApril 7, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Congratulations! Wonderful news! I'm truly happy for you and hope this first paid acceptance is the beginning of lots more to come.

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  6. UnknownApril 7, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Congratulations. That is great news.

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  7. mooderinoApril 7, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    That's fantastic. Well done.
    regards
    mood

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  8. RHYTHM AND RHYMEApril 7, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Congratulations and well done,

    Yvonne.

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  9. Retired KnitterApril 7, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Big, big news! Congratulations!

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  10. Julie FlandersApril 7, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Thank you all very much! I'm still so excited, I've been walking on air all day. :)

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  11. trilesApril 7, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    That's awesome! I've only been reading the blog for a short time, but even here, your writing chops are evident.

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  12. Donna ShieldsApril 7, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    That is great! Congrats on the article publication! Woohoo!!!

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  13. Claire GovertsApril 7, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    Congratulations, how exciting and what a wonderful way to pick a topic for the challenge.

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  14. BECKYApril 7, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    YAY, Julie!! I'm so happy for you!! Will it be online where we can read it? Or purchase a magazine? You go ahead and keep bouncing off those walls!! That's what it's all about!! :)

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  15. MTeacressApril 7, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Congratulations. That's wonderful news!

    I'm number 879 on the A-Z hop list. It's nice to 'meet' you. :)

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  16. Michelle in a shellApril 8, 2011 at 3:07 AM

    OMG AMAZING! Congratulations!!! It must feel amazing to get this kind of recognition! Best of luck and keep it going!

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  17. JenniferApril 8, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    Congratulations such exciting news!

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  18. KaraApril 8, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Woohoo! Way to go Julie! Congrats!

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  19. Julie FlandersApril 8, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Thank you all again so much!! I really appreciate your comments, thanks for the congrats! I'm still so excited about it. :)

    @Becky, it will be online, thanks for asking! I'm not sure about the publication date yet as they already have issues lined up, but I will definitely share it when it is available. :)

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  20. Patricia JLApril 8, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Congrats! Can't wait to check it out.

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  21. Pam WilliamsApril 8, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    A huge congratulations! I remember the first check I got for something I had written. Our family went out to eat to celebrate and spent more on the meal than I made for the article! What a feeling of elation! You deserve to savor it!

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  22. Julie FlandersApril 9, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Hi Patricia Lynne and Pam! Thank you so much! :)

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  23. AnonymousApril 9, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    What great news! I remember the feeling, and it was wonderful!

    Genetic Link
    Habituation: Can You Think Yourself Skinny?
    E is for Estrogen
    D is for Deployed

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  24. Julie FlandersApril 11, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Hi Word Nerd! Thank you! :)

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