Writing for income may not be the easiest thing in the world, but you definitely shouldn't write for nothing! Well, that is, unless you want to. What I'm addressing are the current standard rates writers work for. Some get paid poorly, while others make a decent living. The question is, how much are you worth and what are you willing to write for?
I despise people that post classified ads on Craigslist and countless other writing sites, but offer ridiculous wages. Maybe they'll specify that they need 50 600-word articles written on dieting at three dollars per article. WHAT? Are they joking? First of all, this is less than minimum wage in any state. Who wants to type until their fingers bleed for a measly 3 bucks? In reality, you really can get paid a REAL wage as a writer. You simple have to stick to your guns and seek out legitimate writing jobs.
Just so you know, freelance writers get paid anywhere from $15-$100 per hour. Freelance writing really is a career that requires skills! These are obviously skills that some individuals do not have. Why else would they be looking to hire writers? If you're not already aware of it, most freelance writers get paid in three different ways. You can either be paid by the hour, by the word or by the project. I've encountered writing positions that are willing to pay $1.50 per word.
Think about what you're worth. What sort of degree do you have? How experienced of a writer are you? Essentially, what do you have to bring to the table? If you just graduated from college with a BA in journalism, creative writing, English or communications, then you won't likely want to start a writing position that pays you a whopping $6 an hour. You're worth more than that! Even if you have no college degree, but have worked as a freelancer for 5-10 years, your time is worth more than minimum wage.
Freelance writing is a job just like anything else. The more experience and education you acquire, the more you're worth. The same goes for any field of employment. Always remember that companies and individuals are seeking writers because they cannot do the work themselves. This is where you come in with your writing skills, and get paid! Initially you may have to accept jobs that pay as low as 5-10 dollars per hour, but this is not a permanent thing. Get a little experience and then seek out higher paying gigs and contract positions. Your time and skills are worth real money. So steer clear of those who offer absurd, slave-labor wages. You can do better! On a final note, my first freelance writing job paid over $20 per hour.
I despise people that post classified ads on Craigslist and countless other writing sites, but offer ridiculous wages. Maybe they'll specify that they need 50 600-word articles written on dieting at three dollars per article. WHAT? Are they joking? First of all, this is less than minimum wage in any state. Who wants to type until their fingers bleed for a measly 3 bucks? In reality, you really can get paid a REAL wage as a writer. You simple have to stick to your guns and seek out legitimate writing jobs.
Just so you know, freelance writers get paid anywhere from $15-$100 per hour. Freelance writing really is a career that requires skills! These are obviously skills that some individuals do not have. Why else would they be looking to hire writers? If you're not already aware of it, most freelance writers get paid in three different ways. You can either be paid by the hour, by the word or by the project. I've encountered writing positions that are willing to pay $1.50 per word.
Think about what you're worth. What sort of degree do you have? How experienced of a writer are you? Essentially, what do you have to bring to the table? If you just graduated from college with a BA in journalism, creative writing, English or communications, then you won't likely want to start a writing position that pays you a whopping $6 an hour. You're worth more than that! Even if you have no college degree, but have worked as a freelancer for 5-10 years, your time is worth more than minimum wage.
Freelance writing is a job just like anything else. The more experience and education you acquire, the more you're worth. The same goes for any field of employment. Always remember that companies and individuals are seeking writers because they cannot do the work themselves. This is where you come in with your writing skills, and get paid! Initially you may have to accept jobs that pay as low as 5-10 dollars per hour, but this is not a permanent thing. Get a little experience and then seek out higher paying gigs and contract positions. Your time and skills are worth real money. So steer clear of those who offer absurd, slave-labor wages. You can do better! On a final note, my first freelance writing job paid over $20 per hour.
3 comments:
hi
it is indeed great that you have managed to carve a niche for yourself in the world of online writing. congrats.
As you said, most of the online writing jobs pay very less for the amount of work that has to be done, as i have found out the hard way. if you can share some valid sites that pay reasonably with people interested in earning online, it would be great.
anyway, great blog.. keep going.
Hello Pri! Did you check out my blog Writing for Income Without Spending ? This may be able to help you. Or at least give you some ideas. However, if you're looking for an actual writing gig or job, you should check out this Freelance Writing Opportunities . This way you can get a good idea of where to seek out writing jobs that actually pay! Let me know if this helps at all. I do use PrintNPost to earn extra online. It's simply a free site that allows you to create blogs and articles with Google Adsense ads on them. Feel free to ask further questions. I will do my best to assist you. :)
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