get paid to write

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For most writers, getting paid to write means just that – money in the pocket. I’ve never advocated writing for free, but when is it ok to use the barter system? Barter is something we often get into as kids. Perhaps we traded an hour spent washing the car for an ...

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I can’t tell you how thrilled I am to welcome Cathy Miller as a guest writer on Get Paid to Write Online. Her Simply Stated Business blog is one of my must-reads and you’re in for a treat as Cathy describes her writing journey. There’s a freshness about a clean ...

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At usual this year, I’m keeping the Get Paid to Write Online annual roundup to a single post – this one. We have had a great year here. I know I say that every year, but it’s true. We’ve had more people visiting the blog than ever before, some great ...

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I suppose it’s natural given the name of this site, but every so often I get a question from a reader about whether it’s really possible to get paid to write and what it takes to do so. Here’s the latest example: I really need some reliable words of wisdom ...

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One of the issues writers always struggle with is what to charge for their writing. Here’s how I advised a friend recently. She was contacted by someone asking her to guest post for a set fee and wanted to know how to respond to them, as the money didn’t seem ...

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This is just a quick post to let you know that, with the launch of Google+ Brand Pages, Get Paid to Write Online now has its own Google+ page. There’s not a lot there at the moment, but for those who prefer to get news of blog updates on that ...

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Ready for another blogging linkfest? Here’s a long list of posts I’ve bookmarked and shared in the last couple of months, along with a short excerpt from each: Writing Business 5 Rarely Remembered Rules for Building Your Freelance Brand - Good brands command respect and establish a reputation. They establish your ...

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Get paid to write by entering these writing contests and writing competitions.

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by Tyler Bennett I thought this story of how Tyler started his freelance writing career might inspire others who are doing the same thing. The field of freelance writing is a such a great job opportunity for those who are willing to put in the time and effort. I have ...

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by Sean Platt One thing all top-earning copywriters have in common is their dependable ability to drive readers to action. It doesn’t matter how witty you are, how well you use alliteration, or how well you can draw your characters – if you can’t drive your readers to action, you’ll ...

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It’s time for another writing and blogging linkfest, just over four months after the last one (see, I’m getting better). Here are some of the posts I’ve saved and shared in the last few months. Writing Business Are Your Friends Sabotaging Your Business? – Men with Pens Why I’ve Never ...

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For a couple of months now I’ve had a box in the sidebar (update: I’m now encouraging people to ask their questions either on my Facebook page or Google+ profile) where people can ask questions for me to answer. I was inspired by Anne Wayman’s regular ‘Dear Anne’ posts on ...

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From time to time. I get a query about something that appeared in an old issue of my newsletter. Since I’m now on my third newsletter provider, it can be difficult to find all the information. So I’ve decided to put it here to help you find previously published articles ...

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You might have noticed the ‘Ask Sharon’ box in the sidebar.  That’s my attempt to help writers with the real questions they have about getting paid to write. The first question I’m going to tackle is: “How do I write online and make money without it costing me money?” The ...

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Wondering how to win a writing bid? Check out these great bidding templates and resources to help you win writing work and get paid to write.

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Enjoy great posts on the writing business, getting paid, writer promotion and more in our new feature Reading on Writing (January 2011 edition).

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January is often a slow month, but this is shaping up to be my best January ever (and it’s only half way through the month!) Here’s why: Monthly income from writing is up (admittedly because someone paid me late for work done before the holidays, but it’s still a good ...

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It’s been a great year here on Get Paid to Write Online. We’ve had a team of three writing on the blog (thanks Dana and Dan for your excellent contributions), as well as regular guest posts. And now it’s time for the annual roundup, which I’m doing all in one ...

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