Is there really so much money in Content writing ? Advice Needed !
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innosoft
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- Nov 25, 2008
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ya dude.. you can earn big bangs in Article and content writing.. with a single sales page u can squeeze anywhere between 30-40, and if u write max of 3 sales page in a day which can be easily done, you will be earning more... try your luck at iwriter.com, put up a bst here and all other place u know, get a elance or freelancer profile, complete exams and u will be good to go!
str8thustler
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While you are earing some income filling small article orders, set yourself up a blog on a topic you like best and throw adsense on it. Write one article for it everyday while you are writing other articles and in the long run you'll be banking hard. as long as u pick a good paying niche. Long term money maker for someone who can write quality content. One person on here talked about consulting a lady who owns a blog on vacations to new york and does over 30k a month in adsense. Of course the blog has been around for a long long time and she adds quality content because she lives in new York and knows what to tell travelers to visit while vacationing. just an idea.
Possibly the funniest thing I've ever read on the internet.
ArticleGuy
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- Aug 27, 2013
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THIS is the kind of information I have been looking for. Great advice. Thanks!
ArticleGuy
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I can also say that $1.5/100 words is attainable if you write well, as that is what I am getting right now. I have not had too difficult a time finding multiple clients which pay that, generally on a 500 word per article basis. I am just looking for more money. I have an employee and all we do is write, write, write, write, write. I figure that we should be doing at least $5000 per month with the talent that we have between us. The good thing is that we are not writing SEO, about penis pills, or any other kind of sales pieces. But still, I think as a team we could take on 95% of the people that are writing on the net for a living, and we would be right in there at the top.
I say just stay positive. Keep honing your skills. That is what we are doing until I find us that opportunity that will take us to the next level of earnings.
I say just stay positive. Keep honing your skills. That is what we are doing until I find us that opportunity that will take us to the next level of earnings.
codexehow
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- Mar 23, 2012
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Yes there is, but your grammar and style have to be top-notch. ESL writers are a dime a dozen. (Dime a dozen = cliche term, best to avoid when writing for clients
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Keep in mind that professional writers earn .10 per word and more. In some cases, much more. There are sites where you can earn that, but again, you have to be a great writer.
Additionally, Google's recent Penguin update essentially mandates that webmasters stop spinning content. This may well usher in a golden age of sorts for content writers.
*****
On another note, I've found that many webmasters who complain of not being able to find someone to write high quality content for them are not offering enough in compensation, especially given the Penguin update mentioned above. Webmasters, it is important to understand that native-English writiers can go to Textbroker, iWriter and Textmaster and earn $20-$100 a day without the hassle associated with private clients.
In short, we don't need you if you're paying 1-1.5 cents per word. Those who can pass muster at Constant-Content will never even need to think of you.
A semi-professional writer may well work at the $5/500 level provided that they can write and edit the article quickly. This usually occurs when the client's subject matter overlaps with the writer's knowledge, resulting in a minimum of research.
*****
Tips for OP: (which aren't based on your post above. I didn't critically analyze it)
1. Avoid fluff at all costs. Adding fluff to increase word-count is the worst thing you can do for your career. You'll quickly earn a bad reputation, and/or you'll have to deal with laborious rewrite requests.
2. Keep thesaurus.com open while you write...and use it.
3. Get an online grammar checker. It will only ever be a crutch but it will catch errors that slip by when you're fatigued. I recommend correctenglish.com and grammarly.com, in that order. Neither is cheap. Consider an online grammar checker an investment in your career.
4. Ask new clients to pay at least half up front. Should be self-explanatory, I hope. If they're not willing to deal, move on. Once you've worked with them a few times, drop this requirement. It's just good customer service.
5. Don't accept orders with tight turnaround times unless you are absolutely sure that you can meet the deadline. Repeat business is the name of the game and being late is a good way to anger a client. IMers are busy folks, and they need their content now, now now.
6. Don't rely on Textbroker, iWriter etc. Yes, you can make a decent daily sum there but they will hold you back in the long-run. I'd say $20 a day is the max you should try to suck out of them. They're content mills, and they don't respect writers. Working in that environment will dampen your spirits over time. Besides, loyal private clients are where you'll make the balance of your earnings.
7. If you're a native-English writer and have impeccable grammar skills, you should join Constant-Content.com. You get to name your own price and if you write in popular niches and/or get private clients you can make great money.
8. Don't work with anyone who disrespects you or your craft in any way. Period. Complete the work and then terminate the relationship. It's just not worth it.
9. Don't take on more work than you can handle in a 24 hour period. It's easy to do.
10. If you can get work published on large sites or Constant-Content, you're probably a good enough writer to take a swing at publishing on the Kindle platform. Most of what's up there is junk, so you would have a chance to stand out. If you have a great story to tell or an insight into business, finance, etc, you might even write up a proposal to the Kindle Singles division of the platform, which offers a great deal more exposure and profit.
11. Know thyself. Write what you know and don't stray too far from your comfort zone if your goal is to make money consistently. If you take on a bunch of jobs that require extensive research you may find yourself working for 3rd world wages when all is said and done. That's not to say you shouldn't branch out, but you shouldn't make it your focus, either.
)Keep in mind that professional writers earn .10 per word and more. In some cases, much more. There are sites where you can earn that, but again, you have to be a great writer.
Additionally, Google's recent Penguin update essentially mandates that webmasters stop spinning content. This may well usher in a golden age of sorts for content writers.
*****
On another note, I've found that many webmasters who complain of not being able to find someone to write high quality content for them are not offering enough in compensation, especially given the Penguin update mentioned above. Webmasters, it is important to understand that native-English writiers can go to Textbroker, iWriter and Textmaster and earn $20-$100 a day without the hassle associated with private clients.
In short, we don't need you if you're paying 1-1.5 cents per word. Those who can pass muster at Constant-Content will never even need to think of you.
A semi-professional writer may well work at the $5/500 level provided that they can write and edit the article quickly. This usually occurs when the client's subject matter overlaps with the writer's knowledge, resulting in a minimum of research.
*****
Tips for OP: (which aren't based on your post above. I didn't critically analyze it)
1. Avoid fluff at all costs. Adding fluff to increase word-count is the worst thing you can do for your career. You'll quickly earn a bad reputation, and/or you'll have to deal with laborious rewrite requests.
2. Keep thesaurus.com open while you write...and use it.
3. Get an online grammar checker. It will only ever be a crutch but it will catch errors that slip by when you're fatigued. I recommend correctenglish.com and grammarly.com, in that order. Neither is cheap. Consider an online grammar checker an investment in your career.
4. Ask new clients to pay at least half up front. Should be self-explanatory, I hope. If they're not willing to deal, move on. Once you've worked with them a few times, drop this requirement. It's just good customer service.
5. Don't accept orders with tight turnaround times unless you are absolutely sure that you can meet the deadline. Repeat business is the name of the game and being late is a good way to anger a client. IMers are busy folks, and they need their content now, now now.
6. Don't rely on Textbroker, iWriter etc. Yes, you can make a decent daily sum there but they will hold you back in the long-run. I'd say $20 a day is the max you should try to suck out of them. They're content mills, and they don't respect writers. Working in that environment will dampen your spirits over time. Besides, loyal private clients are where you'll make the balance of your earnings.
7. If you're a native-English writer and have impeccable grammar skills, you should join Constant-Content.com. You get to name your own price and if you write in popular niches and/or get private clients you can make great money.
8. Don't work with anyone who disrespects you or your craft in any way. Period. Complete the work and then terminate the relationship. It's just not worth it.
9. Don't take on more work than you can handle in a 24 hour period. It's easy to do.
10. If you can get work published on large sites or Constant-Content, you're probably a good enough writer to take a swing at publishing on the Kindle platform. Most of what's up there is junk, so you would have a chance to stand out. If you have a great story to tell or an insight into business, finance, etc, you might even write up a proposal to the Kindle Singles division of the platform, which offers a great deal more exposure and profit.
11. Know thyself. Write what you know and don't stray too far from your comfort zone if your goal is to make money consistently. If you take on a bunch of jobs that require extensive research you may find yourself working for 3rd world wages when all is said and done. That's not to say you shouldn't branch out, but you shouldn't make it your focus, either.
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Nick Flame
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Rarely you see someone contradicting himself so directly in the same post, lol.
pal4articles
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There is really damn good money at content writing. If you doubt me then just check out pal4articles tariff page which quite big lump sum to earn ranging around $2300 usd for only a single client per month. Pal4articles though an SEO and web design company with aligned service of content writing; still make big deals on the basis of numbers of words.
marissa360
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- Mar 7, 2012
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Be careful of not to get a burn out from writing more articles than you can handle per day. I suggest you think of a daily limit. I don't like to write 20 articles today, and I will not write for the next 5 days. For me, I can easily get tired of writing. This writing gig requires discipline. Good luck with your project.
AlexGeorge
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- Oct 19, 2013
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There is a lot of money to be made in article writing, especially if you are skilled and have great knowledge in an in demand niche. Lots of people making a living off it and make over $100 per day from it. If you're skilled and can deliver quality fast content then go for it!
There is an expression that most will know: "pay peanuts, get monkeys" and this hold true with writing. If you want quality by genuine native English speakers that is unique, not spammy, and Google proof then it comes at a cost. So to give my 2 cents of advice to "SomeDevil" and other writers, choose your clients carefully, a client who is searching on Fiverr only wants to spend $5 and is probably looking for quick, bulk, semi-readable content. Approach corporate clients who are not looking for another payday / casino / etc review, plus you will actually get to write on some interesting new topics.
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mapleleafz
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I'm looking for a good content writer with personality, give me a PM if you want some work!
It depends on whether they give you the topics to write about, or if you're doing a longer term project for a company producing regular content, if the latter then my advice is don't do it.
My wife has been writing high quality articles for website publication for almost 2 years for a HUGE company, they would only pay GBP15 per article, and wanted one per day within their niche.
If it were possible to find 7 stories to write about on Monday morning you could produce at least 6 on Monday and finish the them all by Tuesday lunch.
Problem is it's just not that simple, it takes ages to find good enough stories, then to get enough info you end up needing to ring people up & interview them or ask questions, then write them up and you'll find that unless they're paying you closer to $70 per article it just isn't viable.
On top of that huge companies have a habit of not paying, like the feckers who the wifes been working for who haven't paid for the last 6 months worth of work - I just found out and have gone bananas.
So leave it well alone unless they give you the topics to write about, and don't undersell yourself, make sure you charge a sensible price - but then they won't want to use you because they want champagne at lemonade prices.
My wife has been writing high quality articles for website publication for almost 2 years for a HUGE company, they would only pay GBP15 per article, and wanted one per day within their niche.
If it were possible to find 7 stories to write about on Monday morning you could produce at least 6 on Monday and finish the them all by Tuesday lunch.
Problem is it's just not that simple, it takes ages to find good enough stories, then to get enough info you end up needing to ring people up & interview them or ask questions, then write them up and you'll find that unless they're paying you closer to $70 per article it just isn't viable.
On top of that huge companies have a habit of not paying, like the feckers who the wifes been working for who haven't paid for the last 6 months worth of work - I just found out and have gone bananas.
So leave it well alone unless they give you the topics to write about, and don't undersell yourself, make sure you charge a sensible price - but then they won't want to use you because they want champagne at lemonade prices.
