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Getting Paid To Write… What’s Working Today
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Hi Reader, I’ve earned thousands of dollars from partner programs like Medium. I wrote viral articles, and they paid me several hundred dollars each month. Quora has a neat partner program too. Other content creators are getting paid to create content for Facebook and Instagram. Sure, it’s nice when a social media network pays YOU to create content for THEM. In reality? You’re a slave to an algo that can change at any time… You’re leaving money on the table, too. And you’re working for less than you think… As an example… The other day, I divided what Medium paid me by the words published. The rate came in at far less than 10 cents per word. And now the Medium algo is making it MUCH harder for writers to earn a decent living. Many top writers have quit writing on Medium. The reality is easier strategies exist for getting paid to write. I recommend these strategies to Pro Writers. One example? Working with clients. I love working with clients who take building a writing business seriously. It’s more rewarding because…
Now client work isn’t for everyone. I get that. But you can also productize yourself and what you know into a type of digital product. Then, you can get paid to create content instead of creating content to get paid. If you like the sound of these strategies, I’m running a workshop later this week. (I was going to run this workshop earlier in July, but a holiday to Greece got in the way!) It’s for Pro Writers Only. The topic? How to Earn Your First $3–5k Writing Online. The workshop goes live Thursday, August 1st at 1500 GMT+1/10 AM EST. (This link won’t work after Wednesday) Write on, |
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Hi Reader, My business was bloated. So, this year, I canceled half a dozen SaaS subscriptions. How I loathe bloated software! I also let my team of writers and editors go. Now, I keep things simple. I run my business using a few affordable tools and a virtual assistant’s help. I write emails in plain text files on my computer, so I’m not locked into any one writing app. I use ConvertKit to manage my daily newsletter because it hooks me up with sponsors. I use WordPress to manage my website...
Hi Reader, I run a daily newsletter. I earn four figures a month from it. If I can do it, so can you. Why should you rely on an algo. When you can write and sell directly over email. That's what I do. And my story isn't unique. Crafting a daily email is a good form of writing practice. I can touch on multiple topics, like marketing, creating offers, and writing online. Sending a daily email unlocks more opportunities for connecting with readers. I hear from subscribers every week who want to...
Hi Reader, Screenwriter and director Brian Koppelman wrote his first screenplay, Rounders, while working a day job. He worked on his manuscript for two hours each morning before work. Years later, he told aspiring screenwriters: "Don’t quit your job because the pressure will be so great that the anxiety will be thwarting. Instead, build your routine.” I built a routine like Koppelman’s when I’d a corporate gig as a six-figure copywriting job. I worked on my business for an hour or two before...