5 Ways to Write
for Money
by David Goldsmith
There
are many ways to earn a good living as a writer. In my book
“25 Ways to Write for Money” I cover twenty five different
ways that you can turn your words into cash. In this article
I want to show you five ways that you can get started on
right now.
1. Write an E-book
Electronic books or “e-books” have had a major impact on the
publishing world. Not too many years ago it was very
difficult and time consuming to get a book published and
distributed to thousands of readers. Now it is possible to
write an e-book and have it published in a fraction of the
time it takes for a traditional print book.
Because of this many
authors are choosing to publish their own e-books
online. By doing this they end up collecting as much as 90%
from each copy sold rather than paying it to publishers and
distributors.
2. Write Articles for Magazines
When
many people think of freelance writing they automatically
think of writing articles for magazines. And that’s not
surprising since magazines are one of the most popular types
of publication that work with freelance writers.
Many
magazines in North America pay freelance writers in the
range of $0.15 to $0.35 per word. At the upper end are
magazines that pay around $1.00 per word. These tend to be
the large circulation publications such as magazines for
women and travel, and some specialist magazines such as
in-flight publications.
3. Write Fillers
A
filler is a short item used to fill a space in a
publication. Fillers include tips, hints, jokes, facts,
light verse, recipes, puzzles, and anecdotes. At the longer
end there are sidebars, columns, and short department
pieces. Fillers are generally non-fiction.
Many
publications publish more freelance fillers than freelance
articles. Yet they receive many more articles and article
queries from writers than they receive fillers. What does
that tell you? There is far less competition for filler
writers!
Many markets pay $10 to $25 for fillers. That might not seem
like much until you recall that fillers have very few
words and are quick to write.
If you consider the pay ‘per word’, or calculate an
equivalent hourly rate for the time it takes to write them,
fillers can sometimes pay better rates than articles.
4. Write a Column
If you
enjoy freelance writing for newspapers or magazines then you
might like to write a column.
At
Society of Professional Journalists web site, Eugene Kane
explains, “Columns are given out by editors, and editors
usually reward reporters with a column for exceptional
achievement or for a particularly stylish way with words and
information.”
A
column usually shows the writer's by-line at the top next to
the title. Columns tend to answer the why and how of a
topic. They are usually written in a strong distinctive
voice, in the first and second person and unlike other forms
of journalism in a column it is acceptable to state an
opinion.
An
advantage of writing a column is that it is a regular work
assignment. Compare that to regular freelance writing where
you need to make a new sale for every piece you write.
5. Blogging
Blogs
are a great way for writers to make money. They are easy to
set up and their design is simplified due to the
availability of good software and ready-made blogging
templates.
There
are several ways to earn money from a blog. These include
selling advertising spots, showing Google AdSense ads and selling your own information products or e-books.
Blogs
are also great for writers because they provide a place to
showcase their best work, promote any books, and keep their
readers informed about what they're working on next.
I have shown you five ways that you can start writing for
money today. Now forget the starving writer stories you
might have heard. Be proactive. Get moving. Start building
your successful writing business today.
About the Author
David
Goldsmith is a freelance writer and author of the popular
e-book "25 Ways to Write for Money". Discover how you can
earn a good living from your writing. Download your copy of
his e-book today at
http://www.WriterIncome.com
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