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I love making money as a writer. I've done a bit of everything - copywriting, food writing, ghost writing, getting my poetry, articles, and short stor... (more...)
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Do you want to get paid to write too?
I love my writing career. The flexibility, the fact that I can work from home... Is that your dream too?
If you're anything like how I was when I first started, you're probably overwhelmed. Well I'm here to say - you can do it! That's why I put this lens together - to help you get make money writing.
Start a Blog or Website
* Helps you practice your writing skills.
* Gives you a place to showcase your work.
* Attracts potential clients.
* Make additional income through advertising, such as with Google Adsense.
A blog is the easiest because there are a lot of free blog platforms out there. My favorite by far is blogger because they give you more control in terms of what kinds of ads you can post on them.
However, you can also have your a blog or website on your own domain if you are willing to pay the fees.
For extra information about blogging check out the following:
- Blogging to the Bank
- This ebook tells you all about how to make money blogging.
Find a Niche to Write About
If you are a good at something and are looking to break in to the writing biz, turning that into your first niche could help you get going.
Finding a niche is a great way to get started, especially if you have a specialty. It will be easier to get an assignment if the client or the magazine perceives you as an expert.
Since I am an herbalist, my first writing assignments were in that subject. That was my niche. From there, I first built my business until I got more experience.
Here are some tips:
Make a List -- Make a list of all the things you're good at. Can you picture yourself writing about them?
Start a blog or niche website -- Once you have a niche to focus on, start a blog or website. You can use one of the free blog platforms. This is your chance to build an audience and a fan base for your topic.
Write articles on your niche -- You can write articles on your niche and do several things with them. You can post them on your blog or website, get them published at some of the paces I've mentioned in this lens, like Associated Content, or submit them to a Ezinearticles.com to help drive traffic to your blog.
After you get some experience writing about your topic, you can start to pitch magazines and newspapers with topic - related ideas.
Sign Up For Paypal
Associated Content and PayPerPost both pay to your PayPal account. It just makes things easier.
You don't always need Paypal. There's a way around it, but often you need to pay a fee for the sites to cut a check. For me, this is an easy way to keep track of my books, too.
I Make Residual Income at Helium
There are a few reasons why I write at Helium
I simply love making residual income for my writing.
The articles are fun to write because they can be short. Think of them as a cross between a forum post and an article.
They also have a wonderful profile function and you can add links to your blogs and websites.
My goal is to write about fifty helium articles a month. That way, I can reach the payout each month.
I Find Clients on Rentacoder ....
Rentacoder is my favorite freelance job board. I like it because you don't need to pay a membership fee. They do take a commission, but I've learned how to bid to compensate for that.
You need to sign up, verify your account, set up your profile, and bid for jobs. It took me about two months of getting things set up and bidding on at least 1 project a day before I landed my first assignment. Once I did, it snowballed. You just need to be patient.
Rentacoder Tips
Yes, You Can Succeed There!
Check out my lens on rentacoder. I even shared my most successful bid there so you can learn how to structure a bid.-
Get Freelance Writing Jobs with Rentacoder
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Rentacoder.com is not just for software coders. Freelance writers also benefit from it because there are TONS of job listings for writers. As a freelance writer, one of the challenges I am faced with is securing e...
Make Even More Money Writing...
- Turbo Charge Your Freelance Income
- I've been a fan of Beth Erickson for a while. Her ebook is a must read especially if you want to take your career to the next level. I've read it and it is one of my favorite resources for making a living as a writer.
Why I Love Writing for Associated Content
Let me count the ways...
I have made a good amount of money writing for Associated Content. You need to live in the United States to get paid. But if you do, all you need to do is sign up and submit articles.
- Get paid two ways: per article and a bonus based on page views.
- Write on whatever subject I want.
- Interact with other writers.
- No deadlines and no clients.
- Make residual income with the bonus pay.
- Enhance my writing skills.
Constant Content
- Constant Content
- I just keep reusing the same articles. For example, I'll set an Associated Content article to non-exclusive and then submit it here for usage rights. I make more in the long run this way.
I Make Money Writing Blog Posts
Of all the Get Paid to Post sites, this is one of my favorites.
It's easy making money with this site.
1. Browse the list.
2. Look for the ones you are eligible for.
3. Select the offer, do it, and get paid.
The offers range. The ones I've taken range from $4-$10 but there are offers that are even more than that.
To Sign Up - Click the payperpost button at the top of this module.
Exquisite Writing
- ExquisiteWriting.com
- I get a steady stream of work through ExquisiteWriting.com. They also pay very promptly, which is nice. All I need to do is email and say I need work, and they send some to me.
Beginner's Guide to Freelance Writing
Step by step guide to kick-starting your writing career.-
Beginner's Guide to Freelance Writing
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Hey, I was a beginner once and I know it can be overwhelming. You probably have a million ideas but you may feel overwhelmed. Trust me. I know how it feels. For about a year before I actually decided to take the plunge and become a writer, I read...
Learn About Copyrights
Check out CopyLaw and that should help clear up any confusion you may have.
I Make Money Writing for Magazines
A resource I recommend is the Writers Market. You can buy the print version, sign up online, or do both. But, you can get by without it.
Check out Writers Weekly. They have a newsletter with markets and also a database. You can search the database for markets that are open to new writers.
How to Write a Query Letter
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How to Write a Query Letter
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If you want to write for magazines and newspapers, you need to learn how to write a query letter. Your first step is to find a market to submit your work and to come up with ideas. Then, you will write a query to pitch an idea to the publication. This...
Writing Career Blog
Want to see my progress with building up my writing career? Check out my most recent blog posts.
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Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia
Amazon Price: $9.00 (as of 05/20/2008)
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
Amazon Price: $25.16 (as of 05/20/2008)
Kitchen Confidential Updated Ed: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly (P.S.)
Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 05/20/2008)
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What Do You Think?
Thanks for all the wonderful comments so far. Keep them coming! :)
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ArticleCK
Some great info here. At article content king, we give authors full control over the ad space in there articles and permission to sell it. Article authors get more at article content king Posted May 07, 2008 |
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wenfri
Wow I most definitely have to come back and check out some of the links you have here. Posted April 09, 2008 |
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driewe
Very good tips, 5 stars Posted April 08, 2008 |
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bdkz
Great ideas here! Posted March 30, 2008 |
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ankursharma
Hi kohuether , Great Lens. I have also created a lens in same niche . Hope u like itJ Here's a brief intro: Posted March 29, 2008 |
