I’m a Writer…But I’ve Also Sold More than 8,000 Photos to Magazines! by Bill Vossler
How I GREATLY increased my writing income...with my camera.…
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Freelance Writing Success Stories…
I Don’t Even Like Writing…But I Get PAID to Do It! by Jonathan Rebby John
"As a student, I recently sold a single article for $600, and consistently earn three-figure sums per piece..."…
I HAD to Make MONEY! – How a Family Emergency Helped Me Increase My Writing Income! – by Mariana Abeid-McDougall
Life events pushed me from hobbyist to careerist and I haven’t looked back. Here's how I did it!…
From Exercise Physiologist to Freelance Travel Writer – by Roy Stevenson
My specialty is getting travel stories published in non-travel magazines—something that doesn't seem to have occurred to most other travel writers...…
Finding The Writer From Within – My Whirlwind – By Joshua Lupoli
My life has been whirlwind. I have lived in four different states in the past ten…
From Zero to $1,000 Per Month in Writing Income? Yes! by Monique Danao
Read how this busy college student built her freelance writing business!…
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The Brainstorming Tool That Helps Me Earn Over $400/Hour! – By Allen Taylor
Use this brilliant brainstorming method to increase your writing speed and income, and make room for new clients!…
From Writing Copy for Hotel Websites…to Book Signings! – By Hannah Vaughan
The client was desperate for workers due to a backlog of work. Within a few weeks, he had dismissed all his other proofreaders (that kept letting errors slip through), and..…
How Being A Caregiver Got My Article Published 5 TIMES! – By Julie Guirgis
Just one article leads to five sales! …
How 18 Months of Link-Building Led to Freelance Writing Success by Angela Horn
Get paid to write for others while also getting links back to your own blog!…
How I Turned One Vacation into Four Articles…and Sold Them All! by Laura Yeager
Traveling is extremely stimulating, and if you're looking for new writing concepts, consider taking a trip. It doesn't have to be long. If you go to the right place, a one-night stay could provide many lucrative ideas for you to write about.…
Travel AND Writing – My Synergistic, Successful Career! by Heidi Siefkas
Although many authors before me have tended bar or waited tables, I found the secret recipe for me, which can work for you too.…
From Widget Designer to Writer: How I Used an Engineering Degree to Become a Writer Earning $1/Word
I work on eBooks, blog posts, whitepapers, and more as a freelancer, and I can command $1/word because of my specialty...…
Writing is a Drug! By Shaunna Privratsky
You know you are in the zone when the physical world drops away, when you are no longer hungry or thirsty or tired or depressed. The magic of the world you are creating takes over...…
How I Built on Past Writing Success to Land a Traditional Book Contract! by Jenny Roche
Having a methodical, step-by-step approach is how I came to land two traditional publishing contracts...…
Writers: Snatch Victory From the Jaws of Rejection! by Julie Guirgis
When the next email arrived, I nervously opened it. I didn’t expect, after all that time and effort, that I would receive yet another rejection. But, unfortunately, that's exactly what I found. Feeling dismayed, I...…
From Animal Lover to Freelancing for a Pet Insurance Company! by Therese Pope
Channeling your passion into your queries makes you more marketable as a freelance writer!…
Using Girl Scout Lessons to Win a Paying Gig – by Pamela V. Cain
As a Girl Scout Leader for 12 years, one of the things we teach young Brownies during cookie season is to know your products and then to ask for the sale. No one will buy those delicious Tagalongs if you don’t ask. We also teach them to have responses for rejections. It’s all part of the Girl Scout motto of “Be Prepared.”…
How I Got Steady Freelance Writing Work By Going the Extra Mile – by Ann Jamieson
From writing columns, to website content, to Facebook updates, I now have steady freelance writing work!…
Paying Fem-Focused Travel Markets for Writers by Shanon Lee
Three fem-focused travel markets for writers & bloggers paying $35-$250!…
Turning a Hotel Review Into a Paid Freelance Writing Assignment by Nathan Aguilera
Never assume an interview subject isn't paying attention. They may hire you to write for them later! …
Writers, Got Mood Swings? You Can Profit From Them! by Wendy Hobday Haugh
People have mood swings. It’s a fact of life. So, why not put them to good use in your writing? I was furious, stunned, and bereft years ago when my first husband left me. But, right away, my writer’s brain kicked in. I vowed to make the most of my situation by writing about it and garnering some much-needed income.…
How My Writing Has Healed Me…and Garnered More Sales! By Jeanine DeHoney
Essays are powerful. When we write them, they not only help us heal but in turn heal others. They resonate with publishers and readers who want to read about those disheartened times in your life and how you managed to survive them...…
What Can Happen If You DON’T Win That Writing Contest? By Joan Leotta
Sometimes I feel that the story is a winner. But if the judges do not agree with me, that is never the end of the tale. I begin to reshape, sharpen and generally revise. I correct any plot holes and look for a logical flow. And, then I...…
From Poetry Readings to a TV Pilot! by Lawrence R. Berger
I met a woman who was looking for screenwriters. She liked one of my poems, and offered to help make it into a screenplay. Little did I know at the time but her method for doing this was to teach me how to write screenplays. I’ve since written five, we've sold a TV pilot, and one of our screenplays has been optioned. I can’t stress enough the importance of having a mentor.…
Hey, Writers! No College Degree is No Problem if You Have Excellent Skills! – by Haneef Davenport
I was an excellent writer, so I was very excited to hear that people made excellent livings online in the comfort of their own homes or wherever they pleased, writing about topics they were passionate about.…
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I Found New Paying Writing Opportunities…in Nature!! – Julie Guirgis
Then I had a light bulb moment and realized my love of nature could inspire me to write articles for magazines. So I queried Creation Illustrated magazine on writing a feature on the Blue Morpho butterfly and they said...…
I’m a Nurse AND a Medical Writer! by Kimberley S. Jordan-Horte
The desire to help people and the love of the written word have enriched my life in many ways. And, at times, I have questioned my worth in both areas. …
Freelance Writing Opportunities for the Doting Mom by Ellen Levitt
There are plenty of writing opportunities, freelance and on a regular basis, for those interested in writing about raising children and parenting issues in general. You don't need to be a parent in order to find material or outlets (attention, educators and other youth professionals) but parents and guardians of children of various ages can find many places to pitch their work. And the "doting parent" angle can help.…
