Become a Freelance Writer

Get Paid to Write

Become a freelance writer.

There are lots of different ways to earn income with your skills as a writer.



Maybe you've never really thought about becoming an author, but enjoy writing articles and columns. You may like to blog.

If so, consider earning additional income and become a freelance writer.In addition to working as a ghostwriter, there are many different opportunities for freelance writers.

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Magazine and Newspaper Articles

One of the most popular ways to become a freelance writer is to write articles or columns for magazines and newspapers.

Payments vary.On the lower end, some magazines and newspapers pay $0.15-0.35 per word, while higher end publications pay as much as $1 per word.

You'll want to write in a particular niche that you are familiar with and enjoy in order to become a freelance writer. This will allow you to gain notoriety in your particular subject, and become an expert over time. You may also be contacted to do more articles about your topic.

Keep in mind that you may also be able to write for online newsletters and ezines. More Info:

• Writers Weekly

• News Directory

The best resource I have found on writing for income is the following ebook by David Goldsmith.

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25 Ways to Write for Money

By David Goldsmith


This excellent ebook gives the reader several different ways to earn money by writing. If this is your skill, I highly recommend purchasing this e-product.

Not only does David Goldsmith give you ideas, he gives you tons of valuable, little-known resources for implementing your ideas.

If writing is your skill, you need to pick up this guide. Great resources for those interested in writing for magazines and newspapers.

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Writing Content

Magazines and newspapers aren't the only places you can become a freelance writer.

Writing content online for articles, websites, and even copywriting is very possible as well.

There are many websites that put freelance writers in contact with those looking to hire writers.

Some such sites are:

Workaholics4Hire

Elance

Guru

All Freelance Work

Freelance Success

Publishers Marketplace



It is very possible to make a full time income simply by taking on freelance writing assignments. If you are able to research a topic and write well, you could easily replace an income with this line of work.

The best resource I have found for those wanting to break into the world of online freelance writing is the following ebook.

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Six Figure Freelancer

Get Paid to Write Content Online!

A Step by Step Guide

Get More Info on 6 Figure Freelancer

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There are other unique opportunities online for a stay at home mom who wants to become a freelance writer.

If you've ever looked online for a recipe, or an answer to a question, chances are you have come in contact with an About.com page or two. About.com hires "guides" to write on a particular topic and to become an expert in a certain field.

These guides are guaranteed a minimum of $725 per month in income, which should increase as their topic increases.

training is provided.

Check out what topics are currently available:

Become an About.com Guide

Associated Content

Associated Content is another one of those sites that you have come into contact with multiple times. It works a little differently than About.com, but basically you submit your work to the site, and get paid based on the amount of page view of your various work.

In addition to writing articles, you can submit video, audio and image files. You get paid a flat fee per 1000 views. It's basically royalty payments for your articles.

Find out more about Associated Content Here

Writer's Market

Another very valuable source of information for all freelance writers is Writer's Market. This combination book and website is hailed as the definitive source for all writers in the industry.

Filled with resources such as whom to contact at magazines and newspapers for getting your work printed, as well as hundreds of publication rules for submitting your work, this is a must have guide for those involved in freelancing.

Visit Writer's Market Here