Comments on: Surviving as a freelance writer

By: Freelance programmer

Freelance programmer — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 23:33:25 +0000

Making your own content work for you is definitely one of the best pieces of advice I can give. If you set up your own blog (or a series of blogs targetted at specific niches), then while you’re waiting for that paying gig you can be adding content to your own sites, and honing your skills while you’re at it.

By: thegreenninja

thegreenninja — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 20:03:32 +0000

There are several sites out there that pay well for articles. Demand Studios pays $15 an article and they pay weekly! thegreenninja's last blog post..Are You Doing this To Add Backlinks?

By: Danny Thompson

Danny Thompson — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 23:22:18 +0000

Well, looks like I’m a little late to this post…but thanks for the recommendation, Theda!

Being a freelance copywriter isn’t for everyone. And it does take a lot of work on the front end to really start seeing results. Of course, if you’re going after the “10 SEO article” gigs, then you’re going to have a tough time of it.

However, there are plenty of companies out there who need solid copy and are willing to pay well for it. That said, there’s nothing wrong with writing copy for your own benefit. I think a lot of copywriters do that to supplement their own income, as well. But in my book, $500 for a gig that takes about three and a half hours is tough to beat, I don’t care how your adsense is pulling clicks.

By: spandex

spandex — Thu, 22 May 2008 14:51:15 +0000

I am wonder how can you survive by doing freelance writer? Is it your dream or because of other reasons? Anyway all freelance writer should thanks Danny

By: sandals

sandals — Tue, 13 May 2008 17:00:42 +0000

I used to be freelance writer, but that was the toughest period of my life. I made a change, and it was for the better. Instead of writing 10 articles I learned how to create a site and some SEO. Now I write as much as before, but I get more for my efforts. Most of articles I write now are on MY sites and making money for ME only. I recommend all freelance writers to try that, they will see some better days. sandals's last blog post..Chaco Sandals

By: Triphow Ling

Triphow Ling — Tue, 13 May 2008 06:28:07 +0000

Well fed writers? You gotta be kidding me. Maybe the group should start posting each member’s weight every month, and see if the group is helping them add any pounds, if not dollars…And I can’t think of anything more funny than that, so you’ll have to make do with that for your daily laugh.