About Me

I am a word lover and quite indiscriminate about the objects of my affection. I love almost all of them: words so large they need wheelbarrows to move them, little, foreign, high or lowbrow, old or new…I love the way they pattern pages and the way they taste in my mouth. But most of all I love what they do: communicate.

My Background:

The family mythology has it I learned to read at three and haven’t stopped since. The last part is certainly true. I ‘m not so sure about the first. I do remember my early books though and the feelings associated with them. Words were wonderful then and still are many years later.

In my teen years I was sure I would be beautiful, an actress, a famous novelist and probably all three at once. Life has a way of refining aspirations - making them real. What actually happened was I went off to university and ultimately became a teacher.

I taught English and drama for many years where my knowledge, respect and love of language grew. In particular I became deeply interested in how writing for oral presentations, speeches or stories to be read aloud differs from language solely for print.

About this Website:

Write-out-loud.com began for two reasons. One was that it was a way of sharing the pleasure of words. But there was a another need that is shared by many, perhaps one you can relate to.

I wanted to find a viable way of taking care of myself financially that didn't depend on being tied to a regular job. I wanted the freedom to do what I wanted to do, when I wanted to do it and as I was getting older, I wanted it sooner rather than later. There were stories I wanted to write, places I wanted to go.

The search began. I knew the internet would be the answer but what I hadn't bargained on was the almost overwhelming deluge of 'solutions' to my problem.

There were 'get-rich-quick' sites by the thousands all promising deliverence. I just had to send $XXXX and my passport to happiness was guaranteed. Yes, they were tempting but finally commonsense prevailed. I realised there was no instant fix and I had to re-think. The choice was to give up on my quest and resign myself to not doing what I dreamed of or find a better way. In the meantime life went on.

Months after my initial search I was doing some computer housekeeping, going through and cleaning up the dozens of bookmarks I'd accumulated. I re-found the SBI bookmark I'd set much earlier and this time I read the pages more carefully. Away from the 'noise' of the other sites, SBI made sense. There were no empty cliched promises. Instead there was proof the system worked from ordinary people just like myself. In December 2005 I took action. Write-out-loud.com came into being in July 2006.

This was the start of a roller-coaster ride. There was so much to learn and so much to do. Site Build It is not 'get-rich-quick'.

Fast foward 15 months. Has write-out-loud.com done the trick? Am I financially free and living in luxury? No. That is the unreal hype used by slick marketers who prey on people wanting magic solutions.

What has happened instead is the gradual building of a site that now attracts on average over 300 unique visitors a day. This month (September,2007) for the first time I've had 3 days of 400+. That was a real 'wha-hoo' moment. To watch the steady increase from 1 or 2 a day has been a joy and a miracle. I now get emails from people all over the world asking for more information or giving me great feedback. It's pleasure to know my site helps and gives people what they want.

As for the income, it's developing slowly. I get paid in 2 ways at present, from Google advertising and affiliate links. If people click a Google ad or purchase an affiliate product, I make money. To date I've had 1 check from Google, (another 'wha-hoo' moment), and will soon get another. I've gone from being paid peanuts to more. While it isn't a livable income yet, it's proof to me, it can and will happen.

(Update - February, 2008.

The site averages over 400 unique visitors per day and recently there have been several of 600+. I will receive my third Google check this month and have been paid for affiliate purchases. This site now pays for itself.)

My dream of building a viable portable lifestyle is on its way, thanks to SBI. So if you are in a similar position, wanting an independent life why not take a look?

You'll find all the tools you need ready and waiting for you here.

Don't be put off by the thought that's too difficult, or that you don't know anything that people would want to know about. Site Build It was made for people like you and me. The system is step-by-simple-step. You don't need to know about the mysteries of website building. You don't even have to know precisely what you want to build a site about. What you do need is the will to open your mind to possibilities and then to follow them through.

If you're pressured for time watch the 2.5 minute short cut introduction, and come back to watch the full SBI video tour later.

You can do it! And do be sure to read the case studies. They are inspiring. I read them all, some many times over, before I took the plunge.

As of now, I know write-out-loud.com is a young site. It has gaps – some so wide you could drive fleets of trucks/lorries through and lose them. But I also know I’m passionate and committed to learning how to close them.

If you have suggestions for content or comments on existing presentation or content please make them. The gift of your two minutes(or more!) is invaluable!

My thanks to you in advance,

Susan

PS. Like you, I loathe spam. Be assured Your email address will never be passed on and neither will I directly contact you without your specific invitation to do so.

PPS. If you have questions you want to ask me about SBI please use the form below. I'll happily share my experience or if you want answers fast from someone with more expertise and experience than myself ask them here. Tell them I sent you.