- Copyright 2013 by R.A. Robbins
I am taking part in Rocket Squids, a “boot camp” for new Squidoo Lensmasters which includes writing weekly challenge lenses. Recently the theme was gadgets and involved writing a product review. The only gadget I could think of was a pizza cutter. Bob and I brainstormed a bit and came up with uses for a pizza cutter than just cutting pizza. I put a father’s day spin on it, hit the publish button with a little fear and trembling and submitted it to Rocket Squids for review.
Who would have thought an article on pizza cutters would not only actually sell pizza cutters but also drawing my highest traffic, comments and squid likes for this particular lens in addition to being mentioned in a Squidoo training article. If I had followed my gut and not written this because it was “not what I write” I would have missed out on the experience, the exposure and the chance to earn a few pennies.
Sometimes when we step out and take a chance the results are beyond what we could have imagined. Read Why You Should Buy Dad a Pizza Cutter for Father’s Day.
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So glad taking a chance worked out so well for you 😉
Writing inspirations can come from anywhere, I tell you! Congrats on giving it your best and getting the best outcome of it!
That’s great news to celebrate! It definitely is eye-opening to receive praise for something we are not sure is our forte. Keep writing outside the box!
Stopping by from the hop!
I really am going to try some of your ideas. Onions and cheese slicing in particular. Very clever.
Woohoo! Congratulations to you! Now pass the pizza, please:)
I could go for a pizza about now 🙂
Bravo!! How fun!!
Thank you. Bob was my “hand model” for the photo shoot. We had fun and he got to eat cheese and sandwiches which we don’t have much anymore!