AniaR
10-14-2014, 11:19 PM
Since I am always putting out new stuff I thought instead of always creating a specific thread for everything, that I'd make my own index for my own materials that I create to help you out!
This way certain things that don't require a whole thread have a place to go, and you can find everything in one handy place. :)
Mernetwork Helpful Threads
The official "How to Become a Professional Mermaid" (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?3687-The-Official-quot-How-to-Become-a-Professional-Mermaid-quot-Index)
Resources from around Mernetwork and the web to help you become a pro mermaid
Professional Mermaid Gigs and How to get em (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?2756-Professional-Mermaid-Gigs-%28index-amp-ideas-from-Raina%29)
Gig ideas and how to find em
Photography and Professional Mermaiding (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?3086-Photography-amp-Professional-Mermaiding)
Information on taking photos and dealing with applicable laws
How You can deal with monofin blisters (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?6386-How-you-can-deal-with-monofin-blisters)
Pretty self explanatory
How to put on your mermaid tail (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?5869-The-official-HOW-TO-PUT-ON-YOUR-MERMAID-TAIL-thread&highlight=putting+tail)
Also self explanatory
Raina's chronicles of Being a pro mermaid (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?8132-Full-Time-Mermaid)
A thread where I document being a professional mermaid
Booking a Dr Sketchy Gig (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?1891-Booking-Dr-Sketchy-mermaid-gigs-(pic-and-info-heavy))
Pic Heavy, it's in the index as well but sometimes it's good to have just the link.
Facebook Promoted Post Experiment (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?9075-Facebook-promoted-post-experiment)
Spoiler alert: don't waste your money
Mermaids do your accounting (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?6272-Mermaids-DO-YOUR-ACCOUNTING)
It's worth it
Why buying FB likes make your company look stupid (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?5641-Why-Buying-FB-likes-makes-your-company-look-Stupid)
Don't do it.
Health Risks when Mermaiding in a Pool (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?7122-Health-Risks-When-Mermaiding-in-POOLS)
Icky things can happen
What to pack for a mer gig (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?7548-What-to-Pack-for-a-Mer-gig)
yup!
Getting to know your FB fan page- a guide (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?5414-Getting-to-know-your-facebook-fan-page-A-GUIDE)
tutorial to help you out
A guide to getting new likes on FB (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?7249-Raina-s-Guide-to-Getting-new-Likes-on-Facebook)
easy peasy!
Questions I've been asked about going pro (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?6134-Ask-me-Anything-about-going-Pro!)
Old Thread but has some good answers
Real problems faced by mermaids (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?6478-Funny-problems-(and-real)-faced-by-pro-mers)
it's not all fun in the waves!
Things I have learned being a Pro Mermaid (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?422-Things-I-have-learned-being-a-professional-mermaid)
it's a funny list.
How to manage online harassment and cyberstalking (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?4772-How-to-Manage-Cyber-Stalking-Harassment)
It happens :(
Designing a unique logo (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?1160-Designing-a-unique-logo)
lots of ways to do it!
Vlogs that Deal with a Variety of Topics
You can see my vlog playlist by clicking here (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL8BBR9r-Pi-RWPAUXZrcbDs25GArBhEk)
So far it contains the following topics:
Chlorine, Mermaid Tails, Transporting your tail, Social Networking Online, Merwranglers, Tail Care, Tops and Belts, Safety and Risks, What do parents think, Accessories, Makeup, Cleaning and drying tails, Putting on a tail, Underwater Camera options and more to come. You can follow my thread about vlogs here (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?7857-So-YOU-want-to-be-a-MERMAID-New-vlog-series-by-Raina).
Helpful Blog Posts
(http://halifaxmermaids.weebly.com/blog/the-first-professional-mermaid)The First Professional Mermaid (http://halifaxmermaids.weebly.com/blog/the-first-professional-mermaid)
Information on the history of mermaids
Mermaid Fitness (http://halifaxmermaids.weebly.com/blog/mermaid-health-fitness)
Tips and tricks to help you up your game physically
Boys Over Mermaids (http://halifaxmermaids.weebly.com/blog/boys-over-mermaids)
tips for dealing with parents who are uncomfortable with boys liking mermaids
Books
I've published two books about being a mermaid, if you'd like to buy one it's important to look at the threads on mernetwork as I often post updated discount codes. Never pay full price for paper copies, because you can easily get a discount and it doesn't affect my pay. Click here for the thread about Fishy Business: How to be a Mermaid (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?4344-Fishy-Business-How-to-be-a-Mermaid). Click here for the thread about Fishy Business: My Life as a Mermaid (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?8511-Fishy-Business-My-Life-as-a-Mermaid)
You can buy the books at the following links:
Fishy Business How to be a Mermaid: Paperback (http://www.lulu.com/shop/raina-mermaid/fishy-business-how-to-be-a-mermaid/paperback/product-21180871.html)
Fishy Business How to be a Mermaid: Ebook (http://www.lulu.com/shop/raina-mermaid/fishy-business-how-to-be-a-mermaid/ebook/product-21180865.html)
Fishy Business: My Life as a Mermaid: Paperback (http://www.lulu.com/shop/raina-mermaid/fishy-business-my-life-as-a-mermaid/paperback/product-21820060.html)
Fishy Business: My Life as a Mermaid: Ebook (http://www.lulu.com/shop/raina-mermaid/fishy-business-my-life-as-a-mermaid/ebook/product-21819988.html)
Online Workshops
I run a serious of online workshops and manage threads to let people know when they will be happening. It is best to check the threads about them to know if one will happen, or if you can buy the recording.
You can read about "The Fishy Business of being a Mermaid" on this thread (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?7645-Online-Workshop-The-Fishy-Business-of-Being-a-Mermaid)And if you're interested in buying a recording you can do so by clicking here (https://www.anymeeting.com/AccountManager/RegEv.aspx?PIID=EB50D880864A3D).
It covers the following information:
What you need to know when you very first start out/get set up
a mini lesson in business plans
Important business foundations
income
professional development
The nitty gritty aka very very specifics to mermaid businesses
Q+A
A resource sheet for you
My personal stories!
You can read about Working with Kids as a mermaid on this thread. (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?7946-*New*-Online-workshop-Working-with-Children) You can buy the actual recording here (http://www.anymeeting.com/PIID=EA55D687894831).
It covers the following information:
Why mermaids and kids?
Kid specific liability and how to handle it
Developmental
Observational Based Practice
Types of gigs
types of activities
materials
etiquette
Behavioural problems
FAQ and Questions
I have other workshops that will be happening in the future. You can keep up to date with them by reading this thread (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?9031-Upcoming-Professional-Mermaid-Workshops)
Tumblr
While I don't keep the FAQ on Tumblr updated, there's loads of info I've already compiled on my FAQ from answering asks and you can find that here (http://rainamermaid.tumblr.com/FAQ). You can also ask me (http://rainamermaid.tumblr.com/ask) something on Tumblr and if I haven't answered it already i'll try to.
I'll be adding more to this as I go. I hope my resources help you out!
This way certain things that don't require a whole thread have a place to go, and you can find everything in one handy place. :)
Mernetwork Helpful Threads
The official "How to Become a Professional Mermaid" (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?3687-The-Official-quot-How-to-Become-a-Professional-Mermaid-quot-Index)
Resources from around Mernetwork and the web to help you become a pro mermaid
Professional Mermaid Gigs and How to get em (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?2756-Professional-Mermaid-Gigs-%28index-amp-ideas-from-Raina%29)
Gig ideas and how to find em
Photography and Professional Mermaiding (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?3086-Photography-amp-Professional-Mermaiding)
Information on taking photos and dealing with applicable laws
How You can deal with monofin blisters (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?6386-How-you-can-deal-with-monofin-blisters)
Pretty self explanatory
How to put on your mermaid tail (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?5869-The-official-HOW-TO-PUT-ON-YOUR-MERMAID-TAIL-thread&highlight=putting+tail)
Also self explanatory
Raina's chronicles of Being a pro mermaid (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?8132-Full-Time-Mermaid)
A thread where I document being a professional mermaid
Booking a Dr Sketchy Gig (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?1891-Booking-Dr-Sketchy-mermaid-gigs-(pic-and-info-heavy))
Pic Heavy, it's in the index as well but sometimes it's good to have just the link.
Facebook Promoted Post Experiment (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?9075-Facebook-promoted-post-experiment)
Spoiler alert: don't waste your money
Mermaids do your accounting (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?6272-Mermaids-DO-YOUR-ACCOUNTING)
It's worth it
Why buying FB likes make your company look stupid (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?5641-Why-Buying-FB-likes-makes-your-company-look-Stupid)
Don't do it.
Health Risks when Mermaiding in a Pool (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?7122-Health-Risks-When-Mermaiding-in-POOLS)
Icky things can happen
What to pack for a mer gig (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?7548-What-to-Pack-for-a-Mer-gig)
yup!
Getting to know your FB fan page- a guide (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?5414-Getting-to-know-your-facebook-fan-page-A-GUIDE)
tutorial to help you out
A guide to getting new likes on FB (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?7249-Raina-s-Guide-to-Getting-new-Likes-on-Facebook)
easy peasy!
Questions I've been asked about going pro (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?6134-Ask-me-Anything-about-going-Pro!)
Old Thread but has some good answers
Real problems faced by mermaids (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?6478-Funny-problems-(and-real)-faced-by-pro-mers)
it's not all fun in the waves!
Things I have learned being a Pro Mermaid (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?422-Things-I-have-learned-being-a-professional-mermaid)
it's a funny list.
How to manage online harassment and cyberstalking (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?4772-How-to-Manage-Cyber-Stalking-Harassment)
It happens :(
Designing a unique logo (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?1160-Designing-a-unique-logo)
lots of ways to do it!
Vlogs that Deal with a Variety of Topics
You can see my vlog playlist by clicking here (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL8BBR9r-Pi-RWPAUXZrcbDs25GArBhEk)
So far it contains the following topics:
Chlorine, Mermaid Tails, Transporting your tail, Social Networking Online, Merwranglers, Tail Care, Tops and Belts, Safety and Risks, What do parents think, Accessories, Makeup, Cleaning and drying tails, Putting on a tail, Underwater Camera options and more to come. You can follow my thread about vlogs here (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?7857-So-YOU-want-to-be-a-MERMAID-New-vlog-series-by-Raina).
Helpful Blog Posts
(http://halifaxmermaids.weebly.com/blog/the-first-professional-mermaid)The First Professional Mermaid (http://halifaxmermaids.weebly.com/blog/the-first-professional-mermaid)
Information on the history of mermaids
Mermaid Fitness (http://halifaxmermaids.weebly.com/blog/mermaid-health-fitness)
Tips and tricks to help you up your game physically
Boys Over Mermaids (http://halifaxmermaids.weebly.com/blog/boys-over-mermaids)
tips for dealing with parents who are uncomfortable with boys liking mermaids
Books
I've published two books about being a mermaid, if you'd like to buy one it's important to look at the threads on mernetwork as I often post updated discount codes. Never pay full price for paper copies, because you can easily get a discount and it doesn't affect my pay. Click here for the thread about Fishy Business: How to be a Mermaid (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?4344-Fishy-Business-How-to-be-a-Mermaid). Click here for the thread about Fishy Business: My Life as a Mermaid (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?8511-Fishy-Business-My-Life-as-a-Mermaid)
You can buy the books at the following links:
Fishy Business How to be a Mermaid: Paperback (http://www.lulu.com/shop/raina-mermaid/fishy-business-how-to-be-a-mermaid/paperback/product-21180871.html)
Fishy Business How to be a Mermaid: Ebook (http://www.lulu.com/shop/raina-mermaid/fishy-business-how-to-be-a-mermaid/ebook/product-21180865.html)
Fishy Business: My Life as a Mermaid: Paperback (http://www.lulu.com/shop/raina-mermaid/fishy-business-my-life-as-a-mermaid/paperback/product-21820060.html)
Fishy Business: My Life as a Mermaid: Ebook (http://www.lulu.com/shop/raina-mermaid/fishy-business-my-life-as-a-mermaid/ebook/product-21819988.html)
Online Workshops
I run a serious of online workshops and manage threads to let people know when they will be happening. It is best to check the threads about them to know if one will happen, or if you can buy the recording.
You can read about "The Fishy Business of being a Mermaid" on this thread (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?7645-Online-Workshop-The-Fishy-Business-of-Being-a-Mermaid)And if you're interested in buying a recording you can do so by clicking here (https://www.anymeeting.com/AccountManager/RegEv.aspx?PIID=EB50D880864A3D).
It covers the following information:
What you need to know when you very first start out/get set up
a mini lesson in business plans
Important business foundations
income
professional development
The nitty gritty aka very very specifics to mermaid businesses
Q+A
A resource sheet for you
My personal stories!
You can read about Working with Kids as a mermaid on this thread. (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?7946-*New*-Online-workshop-Working-with-Children) You can buy the actual recording here (http://www.anymeeting.com/PIID=EA55D687894831).
It covers the following information:
Why mermaids and kids?
Kid specific liability and how to handle it
Developmental
Observational Based Practice
Types of gigs
types of activities
materials
etiquette
Behavioural problems
FAQ and Questions
I have other workshops that will be happening in the future. You can keep up to date with them by reading this thread (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?9031-Upcoming-Professional-Mermaid-Workshops)
Tumblr
While I don't keep the FAQ on Tumblr updated, there's loads of info I've already compiled on my FAQ from answering asks and you can find that here (http://rainamermaid.tumblr.com/FAQ). You can also ask me (http://rainamermaid.tumblr.com/ask) something on Tumblr and if I haven't answered it already i'll try to.
I'll be adding more to this as I go. I hope my resources help you out!