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We've all seen so much "end of the world" on this and other subreddits lately so I thought I'd chime in with a useful humblebrag.
In March I left my full-time content writing job (couldn't stand the return-to-office) to go back to freelancing. No clients booked, no plans other than to start browsing UpWork.
By the end of April I was booked up with work and had hit my day rate goal of $500. I write two blogs every weekday and handle whatever edits they want from previous work, if there are any.
Today I saw a comment on r/ChatGPT ostensibly from a writer with about as much experience as me (five years) who also left their job and claimed to have sent out 200 applications without a single word back. That's absurd. My clients explicitly hire me off the strength of a few pieces in my portfolio they probably skimmed through. If you can't do the same then your body of work isn't good enough. Simple as that.
I have more work than I can handle. I could very well be making more money if I actually knew how to prospect on LinkedIn or network online or in-person. But I don't and that's okay, for now.
Don't get bogged down in doubt. There are plenty of clients out there looking for high-quality work, and if you can provide it you'll be able to make money today, and tomorrow. Next month? Next year? Who knows. ChatGPT has another update coming out next week and maybe it'll be the one that drives away at least one of my clients. That's freelancing for ya.
Until then, keep producing the kind of work that we all claim only humans can create. Hone your style. It really all comes down to being a stellar writer.
I'd like to say there's more to it than that but when all my client-finding boils down to "scroll through UpWork and only apply to jobs that are offering >$50/hr," I honestly can't say it's about anything more than git gud.
And I mean gud. I have a bachelor's degree in English, previous in-house and agency experience, and a strong portfolio. Since I'm a writer, I know how to write a good UpWork pitch too. I meet deadlines and stay in communication. It's really not more complicated than that. Just. Write. Well.
Hi guys, hope you're doing great.
I shared a post that received a huge response from the community.
They asked me if there were any other ways to find opportunities besides tech websites.
Today, I’m sharing some side hustle websites for online writing that helped me when I was just starting out as a beginner writer. It’s not that hard if you know the right places!
Here are 5 easy websites where you can write and get $75 to $200 for each thing you write!
1) Listverse
- Write fun lists like "10 Crazy Facts About History. Make it fun and surprising. They love weird and cool facts.
- how much it pays: $100 per list.
- Why I like it: They don’t care if you’re new, only your ideas matter.
2) Textbroker
- Write simple things like blog posts or product info.
- How much it pays: Up to 5 cents per word.
- Personal Tip: Start small, do a good job, and you can get better jobs fast!
3) Cracked
- Write funny stories or jokes.
- How much it pays: $100 to $200 per article.
- Personal Tip: You don’t need to be a professional comedian; just write like you’re telling a joke to a friend.
4) FreelanceMom
- Write about working from home or being a mom.
- How much it pays: $75 to $100 per post.
- Personal Tip: Share real-life stories and advice!
5) Funds for Writers
- Give writing tips to help other writers.
- How much it pays: $75 per article.
- Personal Tip: Write clear and simple tips that beginners can use.
Why am I sharing this?
As a beginner, you need to show your best effort. If you don’t, others might take your place. That's what my first experience taught me: spend time and give it your all.
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I've seen all the TikToks that list sites that will pay you to write articles, reviews, lists. But honestly I don't know which if any to trust. I'm wondering if anyone on here has actually had experience writing something to be posted online that they have gotten paid for. Is this something someone could make good money doing? Or would the pay not be worth the time and effort?