Resmi Jaimon : Freelance Writer, Kochi - Kerala, Mumbai

"Thiruvananthapuram retains its charm" in Rediff (January 16, 2008) http://specials.rediff.com/getahead/2008/jan/16sld1.htm (4 pictures for Thiruvananthapuram story were taken by Roop Shaji)

Sit up and take notice: Office perks! in Rediff (January 14, 2008) http://www.rediff.com/getahead/2008/jan/14perks.htm

Interview with a group of 12 engineers from Sudan. They were in BPCL - Kochi Refinery for a two-week training programme. Read "The Sudanese connection" (January 14, 2008) in The Hindu's Metro Plus, Kochi edition: http://www.hindu.com/mp/2008/01/14/stories/2008011450180200.htm

My first story in 2008 went online on January 5th, 2008. Going for maintenance-free lawns (The Hindu's Property Plus) http://www.hindu.com/pp/2008/01/05/stories/2008010550540300.htm (Kochi edition). This story appeared in Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Chennai, Coimbatore and Malabar editions.

On January 13th, 2008, my writing career completed 5 years. In other words, it was the 5th anniversary since my first story appeared in print as well as online. The story, "The Neo-homework" appeared in The Hindu's Metro Plus (Thiruvananthapuram edition). Read it online at: http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2003/01/13/stories/2003011301520100.htm

Rest of the articles published in Rediff during 2007 (this list is incomplete!): Travelling: When things go wrong (July 10, 2007) http://www.rediff.com/getahead/2007/jul/10travel.htm Monsoon rejuvenation using Ayurvedic treatments(August 3, 2007) http://www.rediff.com/getahead/2007/aug/03ayurveda.htm Feeling unlucky? Feng Shui might help (September 14, 2007) http://specials.rediff.com/getahead/2007/sep/14Shui, Health, Monsoon, Rediff, Travelslid1.htm

Other articles published in The Hindu during 2007: "Romancing in the rains" (The Hindu's Metro Plus , Kochi edition;July 09, 2007) http://www.hindu.com/mp/2007/07/09/stories/2007070951120300.htm "Granite still a hot favourite" (The Hindu's Property Plus, Kochi edition; July 28, 2007 ) http://www.hindu.com/pp/2007/07/28/stories/2007072850380300.htm "Dos and don’ts before you lay the first stone" (The Hindu's Property Plus, Kochi edition; September 15, 2007) http://www.hindu.com/pp/2007/09/15/stories/2007091550320300.htm "Flaunt your name "(November 3, 2007) appeared in both Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram editions of The Hindu's Property Plus on November 3, 2007. This story appeared only in print version. Entertainment goes in-house (Appeared in Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram editions of The Hindu's Property Plus; November 17, 2007) http://www.hindu.com/pp/2007/11/17/stories/2007111750430300.htm

If you would like to buy the digital copy of "Writer Profits: How I Got the Gig (Vol I)" for $8.97 (save 40% plus shipping by buying ebook!), here is the link: http://resmi.nasus.hop.clickbank.net/ (If you encounter any problem, buying the book through this link, send me a mail at resmi [dot] writer [at] gmail [dot] com. I am also including a brief review of the book plus chatper titles and authors. Book Review: Writer Profits: “How I Got the Gig” is a collection of personal experiences including tips from experienced writers from several genres. If you are an aspiring writer, this book could help you learn how to earn money writing for magazines, television, writing about what you know and introducing novel ideas in your pitch and articles. For instance, if you thought a career in writing is all about long features and interviews, read Amy Krug’s chapter on writing tips for income. Or probably, as Jenny Burr talks about how her writing course helped her to first acceptance...

"Owning a second house is the new trend in property market" appeared in both Kochi and Thiruvanthapuram editions. Unfortunately, Kochi version of this story isn't online. Here goes Thiruvananthapuram edition story! http://www.hindu.com/pp/2007/06/30/stories/2007063050700300.htm

Getting a part-time job for the summer or after school is a trend that is catching on among today's youth.This feature gives you an insight on what accounts for the new and increasingly popular trend of earning while you are learning and tips on choosing the right job. Read the entire story online at http://www.rediff.com/getahead/2007/jun/14earn.htm

"Call of Blue Mountains," travelogue on Ooty was published in Rediff on June 2, 2007. Read the story at http://specials.rediff.com/getahead/2007/jun/01slide1.htm

Travelogue on Thenmala appeared in Rediff on May 24th, 2007. http://www.rediff.com/getahead/2007/may/24then.htm

"Working vacations" appeared in The Hindu's Metro Plus (Kochi Edition) on May 10th, 2007. http://www.hindu.com/mp/2007/05/10/stories/2007051000880200.htm

For the first time, the same article was carried in 4 different editions of The Hindu's Property Plus, the same day - May 12th, 2007 ! Cool your room this summer efficiently (Kochi edition) http://www.hindu.com/pp/2007/05/12/stories/2007051200460300.htm Cool your room this summer efficiently (Thiruvananthapuram edition) http://www.hindu.com/pp/2007/05/12/stories/2007051200580300.htm Cool your room this summer efficiently (Chennai edition) http://www.hindu.com/pp/2007/05/12/stories/2007051200060300.htm Cool your room efficiently (Bangalore edition) http://www.hindu.com/pp/2007/05/12/stories/2007051200680300.htm The same article appeared in Coimbatore edition on May 13th, 2007. Cool your room efficiently this summer (Coimbatore edition) http://www.hindu.com/pp/2007/05/13/stories/2007051300080200.htm

"Mix of the old and new",a travelogue on Chennai based on and our (I & my husband) trip to Chennai on April 10th-11th appeared in Rediff on May 3rd, 2007. http://specials.rediff.com/getahead/2007/may/03sd1.htm We went to Chennai for my first outstation assignment - Interview with the director of a multi-crore company.

"Small print of rental deals" published in both Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram edition of Property Plus, The Hindu on April 14th, 2007. http://www.hindu.com/pp/2007/04/14/stories/2007041400540300.htm (Kochi edition) http://www.hindu.com/pp/2007/04/14/stories/2007041400800400.htm (Thiruvananthapuram edition)

My chapter on "Earn more in less time by writing what you know" is published in the book "Writer Profits: How I Got the Gig" edited by Susan Carter and published by Nasus Publishing, Minneapolis, U.S.A. The book was released in March 2007. In this book, 15 Writers Tell How They Get Paying Gigs and how you can too. For further details check out http://www.writerprofits.com/GigPromo.htm

We definitely long to drink pure water. Read more about it in three different editions of The Hindu's Property Plus published on March 31st, 2007 1. How to get clear and pure water on tap (Kochi) http://www.hindu.com/pp/2007/03/31/stories/2007033100560300.htm 2. How to get clear and pure water in your tap (Bangalore) http://www.hindu.com/pp/2007/03/31/stories/2007033100500500.htm 3. Ensuring purity of water in homes (Thiruvananthapuram) http://www.hindu.com/pp/2007/03/31/stories/2007033100900200.htm

The first time I saw him , I took myself to believe Mejo Joseph to be a teenager! He is past his teen, in mid-20's but his work as a music director for a teenage film is worth appreciation. I interviewed him for 1.5 hours and excerpts from the interview can be read in both Metro Plus's Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram edition. 1. Mejo loves to make music (Kochi, March 26, 2007) http://www.hindu.com/mp/2007/03/26/stories/2007032600960100.htm 2. Mejo's notes (Thiruvananthapuram, March 31, 2007) http://www.hindu.com/mp/2007/03/31/stories/2007033101010400.htm

After a gap of 3.5 years, I have started working for Rediff again. Two of my articles were published in Rediff's Get Ahead section recently. 1. One of them titled "Beat the heat in Kodaikanal" can be found at http://in.rediff.com/getahead/2007/mar/22sld1.htm (March 22, 2007) 2. The second one, also published on the same day focuses on work-from-jobs. http://in.rediff.com/getahead/2007/mar/22job.htm under the title "Want a 'work-from-home' job?" (March 22, 2007)