Writing and Earning

Writing can earn you an income! There's no doubt about this. However, there are many different ways to make a buck with what you write. You can choose to blog, become a web publisher, do freelance work on specific topics, build SEO content, ect. While some writing jobs pay flat rates per article or piece, other forms of writing and blogging allow you to earn a passive residual income that can last for years to come. PrintNPost is a wonderful example of how writers can earn passively online.

What about actual writing jobs and gigs that have guidelines and specifications? Since this writing is not done for you or your personal website/blog, you'll want to acquire a certain amount of compensation. This depends on the type of writing you're asked to do, how lengthy it is and how much research is involved. Most employers will give you specifications on format, desired style, subject focus, length and keyword density prior to having you begin.

This brings me to the writer's wage, which can certainly vary from project to project. As you probably already know, what you're paid for writing assignments as a freelancer commonly depends on your education and experience. However, many individuals and companies alike will attempt to low-ball you. This is something freelance writers encounter quite frequently. Just to be clear, writers do NOT work for pennies. It's a real job that deserves a real wage! Think along the lines of 20-100 dollars per hour. This is standard! Keep this in mind if you're a new freelance writer or are considering doing some freelance writing on the side.

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