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By Jeet SahaPublished about a year ago 18 min read
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But I am going to teach you how to make money writing like a pro. No big promises, no gimmicks and no bullshit. Get ready!

How to make money writing articles

If you want to earn money writing articles you have to know that the important thing is to know a little about the online world.

The first thing you have to know is that the vast majority of companies will need content to fill the different pages of their website. But, in addition to here, you can earn a living offering:

Articles for corporate blogs: many companies have blogs, sections of the web that present their latest news or outstanding news in the sector.

Content websites: there are more and more web pages that do not offer another product than the content itself. These are businesses that offer information of interest to different profiles (parents, women, couples, housewives, mechanics, etc.). Here you also have good opportunities to work

Web content: and, as we have already said, all businesses that create a web page will need content to present themselves to their customers

Therefore, as you can see, you have many outlets on the Internet that will allow you to carve out a professional career as a digital writer.

But, in addition to the exits, it is important that you know some basic peculiarities of this type of employment.

If you want to start making a living writing, pay attention to these tips that we will give you below!

6 tips to be an online editor

Language proficiency: it is basic. If you want to make a living writing you have to write well. And this not only means that you have good prose, but also that you do not make mistakes in spelling or punctuation. In order to be an online editor it is important that you know how to write correctly and with the correct style.

Organization of the content: in addition to this, it is also important that you know how to structure a text well. There are people who write well but, when it comes to writing an article, they are somewhat chaotic and do not know how to structure the information well. We must not forget that we are writing to provide information to users and, therefore, the order of the content must be logical, coherent and well cohesive.

Knowledge of the online world: although it is not 100% essential, it is recommended that if you want to earn a living as a writer, you know how the digital world works. There are some key concepts that you should know when becoming a copywriter, such as what is SEO, what are keywords, what are headings, how to read on the Internet, etc. In this way you can provide an extra to your customers.

Flexibility: we have to be clear about something and that is that, on the Internet, there are articles and texts for all kinds of people. Depending on the type of website or company you write for, you should use a more careful and technical language or another more informal and close. It is important that, as an online writer, you know how to adapt to the needs of each client and connect with the person who is reading behind the screen.

Refined style: it is also important to offer a clear, simple and direct speech, but without losing style. That is, it is important to write well. Let it be understood, of course, but also let the content "enter" through the eyes. For this, a neater and more refined vocabulary must be used and bridges of connection with the digital reader must be created.

Closeness and professionalism: another of the tips to be able to earn money writing articles is that, as a writer, you must break that cold distance that exists in the online environment. You are communicating through a screen and, therefore, you must offer a close, pleasant speech that looks "serious". We want to be informed and know that the source of information we consult is reliable. For this reason, it is important not to make spelling mistakes, that the article is well laid out and that the text is understandable and explained in a clear and simple way.

Pages that pay to write:

Now that we have already offered you some of the most outstanding tips to be able to work as a freelance writer, it is important that you know the first steps that you must take.

Being a type of employment that will be carried out online, in the vast majority of the times you will only need to present your resume and your cover letter to be able to apply for the positions that are offered to you. Sometimes the company that recruits you may want to have a Skype chat with you to get to know you better.

In order to start working, you can sign up for freelance job offers or, also, go to some of the pages that pay to write. They are platforms that serve as intermediaries between the final client and the editor, therefore, you will earn less money but you will have a job constantly.

Here we offer you a list of the websites that offer you the possibility of earning money by writing articles in a simple and almost immediate way.

Of course: to be able to work with them you must pass a first writing test that will validate your style and your Also, the best thing about GreatContent is that it is an international platform that operates in many countries. Therefore, it is one of the websites that offer work more constantly and followed.

Textmaster

We continue with this ranking of the best pages to work writing articles. Now we will talk about Textmaster, another of the top companies in digital content writing.

It is a platform that has a large number of registered authors but the demand for content is not too high. This means that the income with this application is very fluctuating and that you do not have a job very frequently.

You can register on their website in a very quick and easy way and, in a short time, they will validate your candidacy. From then on, all you have to do is wait for requests to order items.

Lowpost

And we end this section by talking about other of the best-known platforms for buying and selling digital content. This is Lowpost, a company that can help you take your first steps in the world of freelance writing.

And it is that, as happens in most of the options that we have listed, this page also offers a fairly symbolic price. You get paid to write, of course, but the amount you get for the work doesn't pay off in the long run.

But, for the beginnings of an online writer, Lowpost can be a perfect alternative to receive orders for articles and earn some money. It is an ideal way to test the terrain and see if this profession ends up liking you. They offer different themes so that you can find the article to write that best suits your knowledge or preferences.

In summary, as you have seen, there are different options that will allow you to earn money by writing articles. These platforms can be a perfect option to be able to take your first steps in this world and gain experience.

However, you should not consider the jobs on these websites as your only source of income because, certainly, it is difficult to earn a decent wage. The best thing is that you see them as a good opportunity to start working writing articles and, thus, little by little you grow.

How to make money writing on your own

As you have been able to verify, there are these pages that are perfect to start you in the world of the freelance writer. However, working here is not enough to carve out a professional future for you. These websites serve as an initial test to gain fluency and gain experience.

Once you feel ready to take "the big leap", it is time to start looking for work on your own. To do this, we recommend that you take these tips into account.

1. A good resume

Think that, in the online world, companies and freelance collaborators do not know each other. Therefore, the first contact they will have with you will be your CV, so it is essential that you keep it updated and that you offer the most relevant information.

Try to eliminate all those jobs that are not related to the position you want to apply for.

Nobody cares if you were a babysitter, what they want to know is if you know how to write so clean up your resume so it looks serious and professional.

2. The cover letter is essential

Honestly, there are few companies that look at their resume with a magnifying glass. What they do is take a look "diagonally" to see a little what studies you have, your age, experience, etc.

What DOES READ is the cover letter because it is the way you have to introduce yourself to the job.

So, write a good cover letter explaining who you are and why you think you're a good fit for the job.

3. Links to your articles

It is also very favorable that, together with the letter, you include some links in which articles written by you appear.

In this way, they will be able to see in first person what your style is like, how you write and how you express yourself.

In addition, enjoying an online reputation will earn you points since companies will see that you are not completely new to the sector and that you know a little about what is going on.

4. Social networks

It will also help you earn "points" if you link to one of your social networks where you give a more professional image of yourself.

That is, do not give your private Facebook, but if you have a professional FB page or your own website, you can give it so that they can get to know you better and find out how you are and assess if you would fit in the company.

In addition, as I tell you in the next point, the Linkedin profile is also more suitable for promoting it in your professional life than personal ones.

5. Your profile on Linkedin

It is essential that if you want to start working in the digital environment, you create your Linkedin profile right now.

This is the social network of professionals that will open many doors for you in this sector and that, in addition, is the best showcase that exists today.

Here you must indicate your CV, your experience and create your circles of professional contacts that can offer you interesting jobs.

Looking for a job as a freelance writer: where to start?

Now that you know everything you need to prepare to be able to make money writing articles, let's get to the "nitty-gritty" of the matter: how do I find a job as a writer?

In addition to the platforms that we have given you before, you can do an active job search. To do this, you have different ways that we describe here:

Employment websites: you should know that there are several websites specialized in putting freelance professionals in contact with companies that require their services. Here you can register, along with your CV and your cover letter, to be able to apply for the vacancies that interest you the most. Some of the most effective websites for finding this type of job are: Indeed, Trovit, Infojobs (they have a freelance section) or Linkedin.

Digital marketing agencies: another way to find a good job writing articles is by contacting marketing agencies. These companies usually meet the requests of other companies that need to have online visibility, therefore, the creation of content is essential. Many of them may already have an internal writing team, but others can work by outsourcing this service by hiring freelance writers. So look for their contact email and introduce yourself as a possible editor.

Digital newspapers: you can also try digital media such as newspapers that may require the collaboration of journalists or freelance editors. Many of these online newspapers have a freelance work team since they do not usually have a fixed office. Therefore, you can get in touch with them to offer your services and be able to start working in a medium of this type.

Online magazines: if instead of a newspaper you prefer to work in a magazine, you can also do it. Consider that most of the magazines that are sold (or were sold) in kiosks now also have a web page whose contents must be updated. Therefore, it is a good way to earn money writing articles online. You just have to look for the human resources contact to send them your request.

Going for business: and, finally, another way to find this type of work is to go "door to door". This is the least easy option and a little heavier to do but, in the long run, it can give you more money. It is about, for example, going around your city and offering your copywriting services to places that do not have a website or, if they do, have it very little updated. You can offer to write posts on their blog, update their content, and so on. The good thing here is that you will not have an intermediary, the relationship will be direct with the client.

Tips for working as a freelance

The world of freelancing can really be a very comfortable world to carry out.

You are your own boss, you work from home (or from anywhere in the world) and you plan your day as best suits you. Yes, it is a type of work that can be very interesting and that gives you a lot of freedom.

However, you must know how to organize yourself well so as not to end up overwhelmed or with the right time with the delivery limits. Also, although at first glance working from home may seem very appetizing, the truth is that it can be somewhat frustrating if we do not know how to do it well.

Therefore, here we are going to offer you a list with all the tips you should know to start working as a freelance and, thus, you can earn money writing articles.

1. A workspace

Even if you work at home or travel, it is important that you have a space enabled to develop your workday.

The best thing is that it is a neutral space and away from the noise so that you can concentrate as much as possible and be as productive as possible.

In addition, we recommend that you avoid working in the same room where you sleep (if you can) because the energy in the environment is more relaxed and you, when working, must be a bit more active and at full speed.

Therefore, whenever you can, have a space enabled for your work and try not to mix it with the rest of your life at home.

2. Have a routine when you wake up

If you want to work as a freelance you should know that, even if you don't leave home, you still have a schedule to keep.

For this reason, we recommend that you avoid spending two hours eating breakfast and watching TV and, failing that, behave as you would if you had to leave the house to go to work.

That is, shower, take off your pajamas and get dressed, clean up and get ready to start your new workday.

Believe it or not, activating yourself in this way in the morning will help you wake up your mind and make it fully prepared for the day ahead.

Above all, we recommend that you avoid staying in your pajamas all day to work in front of the computer. It is not healthy for your mind or for your hygiene.

3. Organize your daily tasks

In order to be able to perform equally in your working hours, it is important that you organize everything that you must do during that day and do it according to priorities.

Try to do the most urgent first thing in the morning and the least urgent, last thing.

Organize work hours well to be able to be productive and not waste time on paperwork. We recommend that you have a daily organization but also a monthly organization, especially when the time comes to have to make and send all the invoices.

4. The importance of breaks

When you are working in an external company, surely there is a time when you stop to have a coffee, eat with colleagues or go out for breakfast, right?

And it is that within the rights of workers the 20 minutes of daily rest that they must take are included.

And this measurement is not random, not at all!

It has been proven that workers who rest at some point during the day generally perform better during the day. Go dragging tiredness or mental exhaustion makes, in the end, work less and worse.

For this reason, even if you work as a freelance from home or from anywhere in the world, it is highly recommended that, at mid-morning, you stop for even 15 minutes to get some fresh air, have a coffee or clear your mind.

5. Beware of distractions

It is clear that, when working from home, there are more external stimuli that can end up distracting us: what if the television, the radio, the neighbors...

It is important that you keep in mind that, even if you are at home, you are working and therefore it is not the time to look at Facebook, the mobile or put on that TV program that we like so much.

It is time to work and you have to be clear when organizing your day because, otherwise, you will feel that you live in a slightly chaotic way and, in addition, it will give you the feeling that you spend the day working.

Remember: you can look at distractions during your breaks or when you finish your workday.

oh! And the "I have to do a washing machine" or "I'm preparing the food" is not worth it either... NO.

All housework must be done when you finish your day. Otherwise, you will be interrupted all the time and it will give you the feeling that you are not progressing with your work.

6. Set a schedule and stick to it!

One of the main problems for freelancers when they start is that they spend all day working. Although at first it may be "fun" to work from home, in the long run it can become very exhausting if you do not know how to organize yourself well.

You must have a schedule and stick to it to the letter. Even if you have pending things, try to leave them for the next day, nothing happens! It is important to know how to reconcile your work life with your personal life, something that can be made difficult by having the office at home.

But the most basic and effective advice that we can give you in this regard is none other than: finish on time.

In this way, there will come a time of day when you end your working day and, from there, you will have all the time in the world to do what you want.

7. Set a fair price for your work

In order to earn money writing articles, it is important that you know the price that is usually paid to the different writers. You have to know that this amount is very different, depending on the experience, the quality of the editor and their training

What we recommend is that, in order to set a fair price, you find out about what companies usually pay. In this way, you will be able to give an adequate price to the market.

But you should keep in mind that:

You will pay self-employed: therefore, you must "inflate" the price a bit so that it is profitable for you to be self-employed.

You will pay income tax: idem.

Companies deduct your VAT: so it is much more profitable for them to hire you as a freelance than a self-employed worker.

You will not have paid vacations: the life of a freelancer is somewhat complicated in the sense of labor rights, therefore, the important thing is to have a fairly comfortable rate so that, with the calculation of all your work, you can save money for your vacations.

What you should know is that, as a general rule, freelance writers set a specific price for every 100 words written. Therefore, you can move between different margins, such as charging 0.50 euro cents for every 100 words, €1 for every 100 words, etc.

Another option is to put a fixed price for each block of articles. That is, charging €4 for an article of 500 words, €6 for one of €800, and so on.

The price must be set by you, so we recommend that you do the numbers and be honest with yourself to establish a reasonable rate but, at the same time, beneficial for you.

Because, after all, it's work!

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Jeet Saha

I love to write fictional,horror stories,poem. i believed that human can create anything with their imagination power.never give up.

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