How to Make Money From Writing

Turning Experience into Dollars

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:11:49 +0100

No, you won’t get rich writing essays but earning a few quid isn’t the only reason. Many people find the process of reviewing episodes in their life enjoyable and therapeutic. I know I do. Moreover, essays offer writers a wonderful chance to see their name in print and bump up portfolios. This in itself can be a great motivator when tackling more sustained pieces of writing such as scripts, novels, and non-fiction books.

The problem may seem to be how to find out what...

Make Money from Writing

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 21:27:57 +0100

2. Research Paying Markets

Now that most publishers and paying markets (magazines, newspapers, etc) have websites, there’s no reason why you can’t research new markets even when you only have a few spare moments. Search for “submission guidelines” or “writers guidelines” to find out more about what a particular market wants. The Web is a huge place and there are many website owners who are not writers, but who need regular copy to keep their sites fresh and Google friendly. These web...