Write to Earn

In one of my last posts, I talked about why buyers pay less for web articles than they do for print articles. Today, I am going to tell you one of my secrets for crafting a fantastic content article that can be typed out and sent off in less than 30 minutes. It’s called cherry picking.

Remember, writing for the internet is only profitable if you do it with speed. One of the keys to writing with speed is writing on a subject you already know a lot about. Only pick projects and jobs that are on subjects you know a lot about.

For instance, if you have worked as a dog groomer you would probably be okay writing articles about dogs. If you’ve worked in a real estate office than you should pick projects with a real estate theme (real estate is a hot topic that is very profitable for writers, btw). You don’t have to have job history for these articles, though. You can write about anything you’re interested in.

Before you go job hunting, make a “cherry picking” list of all the subjects you are comfortable with. Here’s my list:

• Health, Weight Loss, and Fitness- I am obsessed with reading about health and fitness, so I already have a grasp on general topics.
• Parenting- Hey, I’m a parent and I’ve read dozens of book on the subject.
• Women’s Issues- Last time I checked, I was a woman.
• Fine Art- I have been a professional artist for more than ten years.
• Self-Help Issues (setting goals, stopping procrastination, etc.)- I used to read several self-help books a week. (No kidding!)
• Relationships- See above.

See, I can write on a wide range of subjects without a bunch of research. I bet you can, too. Why not make your own list right now?

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