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Daylen Rae
05-16-2012, 03:01 AM
what times do you work in the mornings? im killing myself at night...my son is up early (he is with his dad if i'm camming at night) for school and i only have til 4 to pick him up for karate and/or a race and puts me home around 8 or 9. I would like to have my mornings and days for camming and nights for my son (seems like the best situation) however I am curious what you think is a good time in the mornings :) I could easily be ok with $500/wk
thanks lady

Daylen Rae
05-16-2012, 03:40 AM
there's gotta be fake underarm hair to stick on! LOL...there's just gotta be :) just an idea

Southern_MiLF
05-16-2012, 12:55 PM
Hey All,

I am new to the cam modeling and I am with MFC. So far I have worked about 20 hrs total and made $500.. ( I would do more but I have 2 young kids at home )....Is MFC the best site for a new comer to start out with or do you think I would do better with SM.

A little about me. I am athletic built, 5'7, natural red head with 36C boobs.

The problem I am having is the guys will join my room but that dont want to talk or tip. I am outgoing and talk to them but I dont get any interaction from them.

Any advice would be appreciate.

Blondyy
05-17-2012, 12:11 AM
Don't get too hung up on lack of interaction from the guys. Afterall, they've only got 1 hand available.
As long as they are in your room, and staying there, you've won half the battle. If they didn't like what they are seeing, then they wouldn't stick around.

Keep them there, by changing your poses, teasing them with peeks, and if you have a microphone, talk dirty to them.
As you move around, taunting and teasing, you should see the numbers in your room increasing...not decreasing.
As you flaunt yourself more and more, tell them you'll give a little more, for a tip. Don't beg for a tip, be playful about it. This take practice.

After you've done this for several minutes, then BAM, hit 'em with a Gold Show. Tell them that you're just too horny sitting there and teasing, and you're dying to offer/show more...thus the goldshow.

rest...rinse...repeat

If this doesn't work, then go offline for 15 min. to 1/2 hour. Make a sandwich, or go find another outfit or two.
Then come back and try it again, since there should be a new batch of guys available....

loveshooks
05-17-2012, 01:01 AM
Welcome, Southern_MiLF:)

Please don't listen to the 'advice'::) posted in the above post, as Blonddy doesn't know how cam chicas earn $$$$, or how much of it we CAN earn. He doesn't even know mfc doesn't feature gold shows (a site called streamate offers gold shows). Sitting in a free chat room with no one tipping or even talking is NOT "winning half the battle". Who the hell cares if lurkers and cheap-asses like what they see!?! His 'advice' is based upon what guys want to see, without any concern as to our need to earn a living. Even if he was an actual cam-chica, please don't take advice from people who consider earnings of $1000 per week extrordinary.

Yes, having a room full of people does increase the chances that at least some of those people will be spenders, but from everything I've read about mfc, earnings there can fluctuate significantly, regardless of traffic.

MFC is a very difficult site to start out on, so read up here on sw (start with the first 4 threads at the top of camming connection) if you're determined to make that site work, and also consider checking out a few other sites, such as streamate, cams.com and adultwork, all of which have decent paying traffic and aren't quite as freeloader friendly as is MFC.

Good luck!!
peace and $$$$$$$

MissSeraphim
05-17-2012, 01:04 AM
This past week I've been busting my ass more than ever trying to move, grow up, etc..
I've made $300..and it's only wednesday! I'm excited about this.
Made $100 of it tonight on MGF where I was only actually on cam 10 minutes!

Southern_MiLF
05-17-2012, 12:10 PM
Hey Loveshooks.. Thanksfor the welcome. Sure glad I stumbled in here from a search.

As far as blondy goes. I know not to take anything "it" says because I read the entire thread and know the deal with them.

When I first started I used cams.com, but thee I was only able to make $59.63 in about 20 hrs of being on cam so that kind of ruined me for that one. I talked to different people and they all told me that MFC is a better place to start for newcomers because they guys are nicer and the fans come faster... I like it so far, just looking for ways to increase my room count.

Thanks for the advice, I am going to head over to the other threads you mentioned.

ZoeLee
10-27-2012, 02:24 AM
Streamate. 7 days a week for roughly 3-4 hours a night. $1500-$1600 a week.

Classy_Katy
10-27-2012, 02:37 AM
£5,000 a week.

Hey, I can dream!

MissEgo
10-27-2012, 09:45 PM
This month, averaging $1500/week.

Just from content.

And $2k worth of presents from my wishlist.

I'm like... dying, you guys. I keep refreshing my sales pages just to make sure I'm reading it right.

:D :D :D :D

drearea
10-27-2012, 11:41 PM
This thread.. WTF. So you're telling me this Blondyy troll has only posted in one thread, disappeared when it died, and came back when it ws resurrected in May? Can we get a cross reference/check of ips of members? Unless the creep Credp had/has the page bookmarked so he can jerk off to the attention and reaction he ws able to get from such hot ladies.

Cam_Model_Jess
10-28-2012, 12:41 AM
Don't get too hung up on lack of interaction from the guys. Afterall, they've only got 1 hand available.
As long as they are in your room, and staying there, you've won half the battle. If they didn't like what they are seeing, then they wouldn't stick around.

Keep them there, by changing your poses, teasing them with peeks, and if you have a microphone, talk dirty to them.
As you move around, taunting and teasing, you should see the numbers in your room increasing...not decreasing.
As you flaunt yourself more and more, tell them you'll give a little more, for a tip. Don't beg for a tip, be playful about it. This take practice.

After you've done this for several minutes, then BAM, hit 'em with a Gold Show. Tell them that you're just too horny sitting there and teasing, and you're dying to offer/show more...thus the goldshow.

rest...rinse...repeat

If this doesn't work, then go offline for 15 min. to 1/2 hour. Make a sandwich, or go find another outfit or two.
Then come back and try it again, since there should be a new batch of guys available....

Haha this is SO a dude. We can recognize a freeloader when we see one, buddy.

KarmaComa
10-28-2012, 01:58 AM
I make between $600-$1000 a week, it depends on the hours I put in (rarely do I work more than 20) and I do sell quite a few vid clips. Im sure I could be doing better on SM but I like where I'm at. I'm also a BBW for those of you keeping score on that front

loveshooks
10-28-2012, 02:40 AM
This thread.. WTF. So you're telling me this Blondyy troll has only posted in one thread, disappeared when it died, and came back when it ws resurrected in May? Can we get a cross reference/check of ips of members? Unless the creep Credp had/has the page bookmarked so he can jerk off to the attention and reaction he ws able to get from such hot ladies.

dude hasn't been online since May. I figured he originally subscribed to this thread when he first posted, and made his way back to sw to add another ridiculous 'contribution' when the thread was resurrected months later. There hasn't been an obvious dude posting as a cam chica in cc in a while, so I doubt he's been around much.

I got your PM and I agree his position is preposterous, but I actually think his posts were kinda useful, in an odd way. Lots of new chicas get 'helpful' ::) cellar-dwellars in their chat rooms when they first start camming, offering sage advice on how to bank while doing ish for broke guys for free. At least here we can challenge that and rebut their arguments, offering new chicas a perspective on why that kind of nonsense doesn't work.

If he does show up in the 'multiple accounts' tracker I'll ban him, though :)

hf487
10-28-2012, 08:01 AM
Yes, Pamand....
Any most everyone walks off the stage on American Idol crying, knowing they should be the next hottest ticket in town.

Working your "mo-jo" live, is a bit different than doing it via cam shows.
Cam shows are much more based on looks, and show content, then it is on personality, how nice you smell, and how great your hair is. Those things ALL play a place in the live field, but not so online.

No need to be arrogant with "...we know what we are doing..."
Don't be afraid to listen, and perhaps learn.

There's a ton of girls on SM. $1500 or even $1000 / week, is far far far, from the norm.
Don't be dis-illusioned (is that a word?).

From the girls I've talked to, and watched on SM (Yes, I do my research...), here's the similar underlying themes:

1) They are in shape. The kind of girl that can wear anything, and look good in it.
2) Girls with slender figures, have an advantage.
3) Girls with medium figures, better have a hell of a great show.
4) Front door and back door toy shows, and finger shows, really help bring in the $
5) You need to be vocal. Some guys like dirty talk, some like cute talk. But, all like some talk.
6) The girls banking big bucks bring energy to their shows. They move around a lot, but do so slowly. Fast movements don't translate well on webcam. You can't lay there like a dead elk.
7) Many, many outfits on hand really helps. Guys are asking for certain outfits all the time. They can't get a girl to change at a dance club, but expect them to online.
8) If you're chubby, and out of shape, you can still make money, but you're certainly not gonna make much....sorry, but that's reality. Don't be an American Idol nighmare. Be happy with the trade off of making smaller money in exchange for being out of shape.
9) Get a pedicure, and keep your toes cute. Guys are constantly asking to see your feet.
10) When in private, look at the camera...not the computer screen. Glance at the computer screen...but do so rarely.
10) When not in private, don't be afraid to give "peeks"...and ask for gold. Some girls can make 1/2 of their income, just from gold and not going private.
11) If you're not wearing heels, keep a pair in the picture somewhere, so it's evident that you have them quickly available. When browsing, guys are in and out of these "video rooms" quickly...they need eye grabbers...another reason why costumes are important.

Those are just beginning tips for single girl shows.
Girl/Girl shows make more....but not neccessarily double....but I've got a whole lot more I can share regarding girl/girl shows. Let me know if interested.

It's ALOT about "personality" You can Be HOTT as F**K But be the most boring chick in the world or laying down not saying a thing, I've Seen that and
U won't make a Dime! And my Best Customer's are the ones who want to Just talk to me and not See a show.... If i didn't Have any conversation or a Personality i wouldn't Have these customer's or keep them Coming back.....
So saying it's more about looks and not Personality..... So NOT true : )

SecretCrush
10-28-2012, 10:32 AM
It's ALOT about "personality" You can Be HOTT as F**K But be the most boring chick in the world or laying down not saying a thing, I've Seen that and
U won't make a Dime! And my Best Customer's are the ones who want to Just talk to me and not See a show.... If i didn't Have any conversation or a Personality i wouldn't Have these customer's or keep them Coming back.....
So saying it's more about looks and not Personality..... So NOT true : )

I'm going to have to disagree with you. I sit in one position, rarely show my face, dont speak and I do pretty darn well based on my looks alone. Everyone's hustle is different. What works for me may not for the next chick and vice versa.

CourtneyRaine
10-28-2012, 10:37 AM
It's ALOT about "personality" You can Be HOTT as F**K But be the most boring chick in the world or laying down not saying a thing, I've Seen that and
U won't make a Dime! And my Best Customer's are the ones who want to Just talk to me and not See a show.... If i didn't Have any conversation or a Personality i wouldn't Have these customer's or keep them Coming back.....
So saying it's more about looks and not Personality..... So NOT true : )

Amen. Your experiences with your best customers being the ones who are all about conversation is exactly what I've experienced as well.

Also, about the weight thing? I'm making significanly more money now that I have gone up a size in jeans- yes, I said I gained weight and I am making more money. That just happens to be the type of viewer that I attract; they prefer urban, thick girls with coke bottle curves and a booty that jiggles. That might not be every guy's preference (I know it isn't) but to imply that someone can't do as well because they are larger than "skinny" is preposterous.

SarahTime
10-28-2012, 12:32 PM
Amen. Your experiences with your best customers being the ones who are all about conversation is exactly what I've experienced as well.

Also, about the weight thing? I'm making significanly more money now that I have gone up a size in jeans- yes, I said I gained weight and I am making more money. That just happens to be the type of viewer that I attract; they prefer urban, thick girls with coke bottle curves and a booty that jiggles. That might not be every guy's preference (I know it isn't) but to imply that someone can't do as well because they are larger than "skinny" is preposterous.

Agree on the weight.... I weigh more now than I ever have in my modeling/camming career.... and I make WAY MORE now. Guys cannot get enough of my big ol booty. ;) Skinny is not where it's at for a lot of guys!!!

hf487
10-28-2012, 05:04 PM
I'm going to have to disagree with you. I sit in one position, rarely show my face, dont speak and I do pretty darn well based on my looks alone. Everyone's hustle is different. What works for me may not for the next chick and vice versa.


True... Excuse my statement about "u won't make a dime"
Your right everyone has there thing, I've never tried it so not sure.
Don't think it'd work for me But i'm sure it works for others....
Everyone's Got there Hustle....

Your Evil Twin
10-28-2012, 05:39 PM
I am afraid to read this thread but I have been making about $350 a week (average), yeah I know.... I suck huh? I am trying to put in more hours, shooting for $500 a week (united states dollars)

Incantatious
10-28-2012, 05:55 PM
"Camming" and "Average" are words that just don't go well together... Earnings in general for this job just fluctuate so goddamn much so I've learned.

Genuinely, sometimes I can go on and make in one hour what may take me five hours the next night. Sometimes I can have a week of $200+ a night for just a couple hours, and the next week is like "WTF happened to SM?! OMFG!"

Last week I made $252.40 on SM, and about $130 on MFC. (I don't really count what I made on MFC though, at least not for this payout, because I haven't made $1000 to qualify for UK bank wiring. So fuck).

Periods don't help the matter... especially if you're like me and you don't like to put anything up yourself because you genuinely forget you put it there to begin with. (The first time I used tampons was for camming, and the first week I used them, I accidentally left a tampon inside myself for TWO days. Yup... Two days. I called emergency docs because I was so scared, (TSS fears and all) but apparently this happens to a fuckton of women!)

But yeah... On any kind of forms where there's a "Gross / Average Income" bit, I never know wtf to put. :P

All I can really try to do is take each week as it comes, play it by ear, and rely on my partner for moral support if things are tough.

SarahTime
10-28-2012, 06:03 PM
But yeah... On any kind of forms where there's a "Gross / Average Income" bit, I never know wtf to put. :P


I have a tip for that.... if you track your earnings in a spread sheet or something that also tracks the total for the year, just take the total and divide it by how many months or weeks have passed and that will give you a good average. :)

LOL @ tampons... I think we've all done that at least once!

Hysterical
10-28-2012, 08:18 PM
I was really against trying streamate because of the whole 35% thing and the "we record your sessions and now you have to deal with it all over the internet because we now own it" thing. But I was in need of some cash to pay my internet bill. (Now my most important bill! Besides credit cards of course) So I signed up for streamate so I could get some $ loaded to payoneer ASAP.

It freaking worked for me! I made $74 my first hour. At first I was satisfied with that because it paid my bill, but then curiosity got to me and I got on the next day and made almost $75 in the first 20 min I was online. Then I had a 41 min pvt at 3.99 with a few guys in and out, 5 at once for 5 min! This is my 30%(because of daily pay) What the heck?

I have been neglecting other sites because SM was being so good to me. Because I've been out of town for past month and can only cam 2-3 hours at a time a couple days a week, I've been making about $800 a week. I can't wait to see what I'll make at least 5 days a week, 6 hours a day! Can't wait to go home Tuesday and get down to business!

I think the weight thing depends on what the guy is interested in. I'm 19 with braces, and I'm pretty small pretty nice booty(if I say so myself.) I don't think I would sell as well if I were bigger because I think it would make me look less innocent, which is pretty much my selling point at the moment. My thought process being me being bigger would make bigger boobies making me look older. I'm thinking about changing my age on SM just cause I can, to see if they will believe that I'm 18 when I'm about to turn 20 in Dec.

Missbeth
10-29-2012, 01:58 PM
I was really against trying streamate because of the whole 35% thing and the "we record your sessions and now you have to deal with it all over the internet because we now own it" thing. But I was in need of some cash to pay my internet bill. (Now my most important bill! Besides credit cards of course) So I signed up for streamate so I could get some $ loaded to payoneer ASAP.

It freaking worked for me! I made $74 my first hour. At first I was satisfied with that because it paid my bill, but then curiosity got to me and I got on the next day and made almost $75 in the first 20 min I was online. Then I had a 41 min pvt at 3.99 with a few guys in and out, 5 at once for 5 min! This is my 30%(because of daily pay) What the heck?

I have been neglecting other sites because SM was being so good to me. Because I've been out of town for past month and can only cam 2-3 hours at a time a couple days a week, I've been making about $800 a week. I can't wait to see what I'll make at least 5 days a week, 6 hours a day! Can't wait to go home Tuesday and get down to business!

I think the weight thing depends on what the guy is interested in. I'm 19 with braces, and I'm pretty small pretty nice booty(if I say so myself.) I don't think I would sell as well if I were bigger because I think it would make me look less innocent, which is pretty much my selling point at the moment. My thought process being me being bigger would make bigger boobies making me look older. I'm thinking about changing my age on SM just cause I can, to see if they will believe that I'm 18 when I'm about to turn 20 in Dec.
Definitely change your age if you can pass for it...however if you lower your age you might get more guys who want you to pretend you're younger....

Hysterical
10-29-2012, 08:45 PM
I already get a lot of that, which gets a message from me telling them they are a sick fuck that doesn't deserve to breathe, followed by a big fat BAN. (Especially if they want me to pretend to be like 12 or younger...)

BlkSharpie
10-29-2012, 08:58 PM
Last year, I lost about 25lbs during a haitus...when I got back, I was feeling all sexy and thinking how theyre going to love my bod....nope.
All my regs were like...is it me or did your butt get smaller? Like, all of them! And its all they would talk about, and how they miss my bigger curves..

I was so sad I went off my diet lol but yeah...bigger ladies def make good money. And guys *will* complain if its what they like.
Theres a flavour for everyone, these guys know what they like, and its not just one type of woman.

CourtneyRaine
10-29-2012, 09:25 PM
Last year, I lost about 25lbs during a haitus...when I got back, I was feeling all sexy and thinking how theyre going to love my bod....nope.
All my regs were like...is it me or did your butt get smaller? Like, all of them! And its all they would talk about, and how they miss my bigger curves..

I was so sad I went off my diet lol but yeah...bigger ladies def make good money. And guys *will* complain if its what they like.
Theres a flavour for everyone, these guys know what they like, and its not just one type of woman.

Girl, congrats on the weight loss! I am trying to decide if I should drop back down to where I was a few months ago. On the one hand I don't want to buy a whole new winter wardrobe one size up because that can get expensive, but on the other hand, I don't want my income to drop. I'd love to fit into my old clothes before the cold whether comes and I know I can do it but my guys... they tell me every day how they prefer my body now that I'm a bit thicker... Decisions, decisions.

BlkSharpie
10-29-2012, 09:46 PM
LoL! Yes indeedy... I gained back about 15 of those pounds, but I *hate* not being able to wear the cuter clothes in my closet, I like shopping more when Im smaller, not so much when Im bigger, only cause its so hard. All my weight goes into my lower body, and Im so disproportionate that nothing fits making shopping frustrating. So yeah..ll likely start dropping weight again, but uuggghhh... Im just now starting back to cam and of course do also like how crazy guys go over my bod. Decisions decisions indeed!!! :D

VioletOctober
10-29-2012, 09:51 PM
I don't cam often enough, so shame on me. But when i do get on cam, I make about about $50 for every hour I'm on. Don't have a fanbase, and sure as shit don't have a regular schedule.
(Fucking hell. Can't wait until December 1st.... I'll be able to cam a lot and have a schedule. i'm so excited!)

I do have my microphone on and I use it, yes. I do not move around in free chat. I do not change outfits during my shifts usually. I sure as fuck do not keep my feet visible on cam at all times. Fuuuck that. Wanna see my feet? You tip. And guys do. Those paid flashes of my feet get them off. Oh, and my toes are painted black all the time. I have a "goth" look, very short hair that's usually purple or blue, and have large tattoos and a couple piercings. I don't fit the Playboy or Maxim look in the slightest. Oh, and I don't do toy shoes anymore unless the customers ask. And when you're doing mostly vanilla shows, a good amount of your customers simply want to see you masturbate. They'll tell you to just do what you enjoy, that they simply want to get off with you.

Sunnylexie
10-31-2012, 09:23 AM
I cam 5 days a week, about 6 hours a day, making 500 to 600. Sometimes I'd do longer shifts (when planning a major purchase etc) and make up to 1000 a week, but the 10 hours with idiots would bring me to the verge of a killing spree.

StephanieXS
10-31-2012, 10:16 AM
On the end of my second week and I'm making about $400 - $600 a week. I'm wondering if it's just new girl luck though, which will suck if it is. Plus the end of this week is going to be absolute crap because I have a cold and impetigo so I look like I'm suffering from leprosy and I can't cam...

Pippi_Hicks
11-01-2012, 12:15 PM
I am trying to decide if I should drop back down to where I was a few months ago. On the one hand I don't want to buy a whole new winter wardrobe one size up because that can get expensive, but on the other hand, I don't want my income to drop. I'd love to fit into my old clothes before the cold whether comes and I know I can do it but my guys... they tell me every day how they prefer my body now that I'm a bit thicker... Decisions, decisions.

If you do decided to keep your current weight and get new winter clothes - try checking out some consignment or second hand/thrift stores in your area. The trick is to go like once a week because they constantly get "new" stuff and there's no set inventory. Also try going to Ross or Marshalls or TJ Maxx. You do have to seriously search sometimes to find good stuff but I've found some awesome clothes for very little money that way. Another option, if you have any really nice clothes that are too small for you now, is to take them to a tailor and ask about having them altered. It isn't always possible, it depends on the seams and construction, but sometimes it'll work and most places don't charge for a basic assessment and consultation.

Oh! And... charity donations qualify for tax deductions. So if you decide to get rid of any old clothes that don't fit, donate them to Goodwill or someplace and be sure to ask for a receipt. Goodwill even has info to help you determine how much your clothes are worth: http://www.goodwill.org/get-involved/donate/taxes-and-your-donation/

Isabe
11-02-2012, 06:39 AM
How much did you ladies make when you were new to webcamming? Let's say the first month and how many hours did you spent on a cam?

Missbeth
11-02-2012, 07:39 AM
How much did you ladies make when you were new to webcamming? Let's say the first month and how many hours did you spent on a cam?

I made about ~$30 an hour when I started and have put in 20-30 hours almost every week since I started camming (I've only done 6 this week as I'm out of town).
After some calculations I also noticed my hourly wage went up throughout the weeks after I started and have since leveled off to a average "expected hourly" income. Some hours I make more then my average others less more than not I make right on the average but I pretty much know If I work xx hours I'll make around $xx.

ZoeLee
11-02-2012, 08:10 AM
How much did you ladies make when you were new to webcamming? Let's say the first month and how many hours did you spent on a cam?

I was only making like $250-$300 a week, but on another site, when i first started! I was super stoked about it too! haha

superstargirl
11-02-2012, 11:41 AM
I work two days per week and I stay on until I at least make 250. Usually I make 70 or 80 per hour. But some weeks are bad. I used to work five days but I don't like the heckling and begging in free chat and with my vanilla job I can't cam full time. I charge 9.99 annd don't do gold shows. Luckily I'm married and work as a nurse so its extra cash but I make as much per week as I did working full time for minimum wage. Usually I work no longer than 8 hrs total for the week.

superstargirl
11-02-2012, 11:47 AM
I'm just gonna put this out. I found once I got over 500 before taxes for the week it wasn't worth it. The more I made the more taxes I had to pay so I felt the time and work I put in isn't justified. If my goal was a grand per week id have to clear 1500 to get a guaranteed grand. No way hose. Because that extra five hundred seems like an uphill battle after camming all that time. That's like two more days to me. So I traded four grand per month for twelve hundred but I have my time, sanity and my toodle doesn't get sore.

Daylen Rae
11-04-2012, 08:20 PM
Do you have a webpage with a wishlist? How do you let people know about it?

shasta
11-04-2012, 08:35 PM
There are tax shelters you can put into place, to keep more of your money, or at least using it for your life.

Angelfaced
11-04-2012, 10:57 PM
tax shelters ? could you share with the rest of the class please ? id like to not be giving away 30% of my income.

Your Evil Twin
11-04-2012, 11:04 PM
tax shelters ? could you share with the rest of the class please ? id like to not be giving away 30% of my income.

The more you pay in taxes the more you will get in Social Security. Sure it is nice to have money now but your Social Security may come in handy eventually.

Cam_Model_Jess
11-04-2012, 11:10 PM
If we still have Social Security when we're old enough to collect. o.O

Your Evil Twin
11-04-2012, 11:18 PM
If we still have Social Security when we're old enough to collect. o.O

People have been saying that since Social Security was instituted.

shasta
11-05-2012, 02:12 AM
Sorry, I was at work. Tax shelters are things like mortgage interest, and your contributions to your SEP IRA(self employed pension). Both of those do not count in your taxable income. SEP IRA is just like a Traditional IRA, you will pay taxes on this money when you are retired and take it out. This is not to be confused with a ROTH IRA. Your contributions to your ROTH are taxed now, but when you are old you will take this money out without paying taxes on it.

Another tax shelter for me has been putting money in my Health Savings Account (HSA). I have also been able to deduct my health ins. premiums.

The person who does my taxes specializes in sole proprietor businesses, as in one person, one business. I do think it is a good idea to seek out help like that.
I pay my taxes quarterly which is required from the second year you are an independent contractor. You will incur huge fines if you do not do this.