HOW TO GAIN MONEY FROM

CONTENT WRITING
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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction .............................................................................................................. 2

Chapter 1 – What Is A Content Writer?...................................................................... 3

Chapter 2 – 10 Rules To Keep In Mind When Writing An Article................................. 6

Chapter 3 – Quality.................................................................................................... 9

Chapter 4 – Credibility .............................................................................................. 12

Chapter 5 – Qualities You Need To Write Fast And Well............................................ 15

Chapter 6 – Secrets Of A Successful Title................................................................... 18

Chapter 7 – How To Make Money From Content Writing .......................................... 21

Chapter 8 – Tips & Tricks .......................................................................................... 25

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Introduction

Do you have writing skills and do you want to make money? This is great because you can
make a career in content writing. This field has changed dramatically lately and the digital
consumption of info has created many writing opportunities. Of course, there are some
rules that you must keep in mind and some essential elements that will help you. This e-
book is the guide that will initiate you in progress.

“How to make a career in content writing” will help you get started as a content writer and
will teach you how to excel in the field. Are you afraid of competition? No longer the case if
you take into account the advice that you will meet in this e-book.

Many people become content writers by accident. The passion for writing turns into a part-
time job, and when the money starts to gather, the individual discovers that he can have a
career that will bring both personal satisfaction and financial gain. This is the beginning that
seems promising. The next step is the desire to have a stable service, to be hired in this field.
This step is a little more difficult, but of course, feasible. The secret is to continue writing
because the more you write, the more appreciated your work will become. And, besides
that, if you want to be hired full-time, you need experience and a portfolio that you can
present to your employer. How to do all this and improve your technique? In the following
you will learn the most important aspects of content writing. Ok. I know this is easier said
than done, but a stable career as a content writer is not impossible.

So, if you are interested in how to make a career in content writing, take a sit and read this
e-book. I’ll reveal to you the secret rules of this field and the key elements of success.

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Chapter 1 - What is a content writer?

It’s great you want a career in content writing and if you’re passionate enough, you will
succeed. The first step you need to take is learning a bit about this career and what it is. So,
let’s speak about content writing and what means a content writer. If you want to have your
dream job, then you must be informed about it.

Thanks to the Internet, an increasing number of people are writing and publishing textual
content meant to be published online. Content writing is that type of writing that wants to
imprint a strong informative character to the written and presented text.
The content writer job is neither old nor new. This job was born and grew up with the
domain it's attached to: the internet. But to be a good content writer you need more than a
good knowledge of the language. Due to the increasing demand for search engines, a new
set of criteria has been born to push up the sites. Fresh, frequently updated and quality
content - that is, exactly the job description for a content writer.

A content writer needs to have a coherent expression, to translate foreign materials

correctly and to inspire themselves without plagiarism. News, articles, reviews, or editorials
all go into the sphere of activity of a content writer. Moreover, some content writers
become true news editors, engaging in parallel in developing their own knowledge. Content
writer is an evolving profession in which you learn from mistakes and from your own
experiences. No one will teach you how to be a content writer, but by constantly evaluating
your work you will find that you can progress more than you would have imagined.

As it translates, a content writer is the person who writes content that is further published
on a website. That content is generally just an article. An article of this kind varies according
to the "employer" instructions, depending on the size (for example, 300 words), the theme
of the article (about games, weight loss, mobile phones, etc.) and quality. So one thing is to
write an article about a natural remedy and another one is to write about an online game. If
the niche you write about is more difficult and requires special documentation, you’ll win
better.

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Behind a text is usually a process involving several types of tasks and each of one is done by
different people specializing in performing that task. Involving more people in the process
improves the quality of text and a better molding on the target audience.

What is the difference between content writer and copywriter?

Content writing and copywriting are two distinct activities of creating textual content. Let’s
insist a bit on differences to better understand what it means.

Content writer

A content writer aims to generate textual content according to the interests and needs of a
public concerned with a particular subject. The content writing process requires the most
precise and detailed expression that is easy to understand for the interested audience.
Therefore, he is objective, having the role of presenting and transmitting information, in
order to educate or inform the audience.

A content writer can generate content for both online and offline media. If written content
is intended to appear online, then it will also be necessary to consider how the public
interested in the written subject can find that information online, in other words, how
search engines will process the written content.

Besides the role of presenting information, the content writer may also have the role of
facilitating the written interaction with the readers and strengthening the relationships with
them. Examples of content written by a content writer are blog news articles, online or
printed publications, user manuals or product documentation, company statuses, etc.

Copywriter

The copywriter aims to generate textual content that promotes a product or a service, an
event, a slogan, etc., and involves a call to action for the purpose of the promotion.
Copywriting activity focuses on using persuasive language, sometimes with emotional
implications for the public, and summarizing concrete information rather than detailing it.

Examples of content written by a copywriter are advertisements (from web pages, from
radio or TV), promotion of a product by creating reviews, advertisements, etc.

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Differences between content writer and copywriter

The main difference between the content writer and the copywriter is, as can be seen from
the above-mentioned details, the former uses an objective and detailed approach, while the
second is based on summary and persuasive expression (seeking to get an immediate
reaction from auditor).

A content writer must be able to write a large volume of content as complete and accurate
as possible and a copywriter must be able to express it as convincingly as possible. A content
writer writes to inform, and a copywriter writes to sell.

Advantages of Content Writing

The approach to this writing style brings with it some advantages:

Content Writing is becoming one of the most effective ways to promote.

Articles with a well-defined target represent a much stronger database and much easier to
index, so the position in the search engines will obviously be better.

Relevance means Google's stubbornness, and articles will be much easier to find.

Originality and uniqueness sell much easier and ensure a long-term promotion.

Lately, as many websites start promoting through this way, writing relevant texts posted on
the site, and content writing becomes an increasingly popular method of promotion. Thus,
the influence of the other style – copywriting - begins - the style of writing that relies
heavily on the process of persuading the reader for a certain purpose.

Now that you know what the content writer is, it's time to find out how to make money
from this job. Having a career as a content writer is difficult at first but not impossible. There
are some rules that a content writer will have to observe and use as a landmark when
composing an article or presentation text for a site. There are also key elements that ensure
the success of a content writer. So, if you're determined to make a content writing career,
the following will help you.

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Chapter 2 - 10 rules to keep in mind when writing an article

There are many successful content writers with an enviable life and a dream job. Certainly
you want to be like them and be an expert in writing. But for this happen you need first to
be noticed. How to do this? Write and do your best.

As I said in the introduction, there are some RULES that a content writer will have to respect
with the aim of evolving and being employed. A career is the goal, but to succeed in a world
where competition is tough, you need to keep in mind 10 basic rules.

1. Research is the starting point in any situation!

Before you start writing the text, you need to gather information about the domain, about
the product or service you need to present, about the competition, about the market trends
and the socio-cultural effects of the niche that you will focus on and last but not least about
the public. Once you've found the idea you're about to focus on, it's time to look at how to
approach the text. Do a market study, see if the subject has already been written and if so,
come up with news. Struct the text in paragraphs and sub-paragraphs, order your ideas and
give them a meaning. Work systematically and the success of your article will be assured!

2. Take into account the limitations of the niche of your article, but write the text in your
own STYLE!

Don’t copy anyone but you can inspire yourself! Find the content of the writers you adore
and read their work, find common things and things that suit you, select their
representative works and read them, then try to see what you change within them. Finally,
you will engage in rewriting that material in your own style. This way you will be able to
create your own style!

3. Do not deviate from the central subject!

The article can be structured into several ideas, points and sub-points, but the central
subject will always be highlighted by any means. Focus on it!

4. Relevance, size and details should be a whole!

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Do not write thousands of words without saying anything and do not try to encompass in
100 words a very detailed technical process. Understand how the final work should look and
try to harmonize the relevance of the information with its size and details.

5. Spend as long as necessary to write the title. You will see how much it matters!

Your article has a lot of words, and you still have not said everything you need. How could
you include everything in just 5 to 10 words in the title? This is very important.

6. The first sentence and the LEAD (introductory paragraph) keep or remove the reader
from your site!

Make sure that in these phrases you say everything you have to say, in a way as attractive
and as convincing. Be relevant! Never forget that!

7. No Lies! No false phrases! Just the truth!

We talk about content writing and I think you have understood so far that this is the most
sincere and relevant way of presenting you to the general public, so you will have to keep it
that way!

8. The end is as important as the beginning!

Be careful to remind the reader why he is on the page and why he has read so many words.
Everything has a sense and a purpose. It would be a good time to remember him. The end of
a speech is the true memorable element of an article!

9. Edit, edit, and when tired, edit again!

Specialists say that the first idea is the one that everyone has. Give it up! Find another one
and turn the text into something unique, then edit it and make it perfect. Once it's perfect
edit it once again and make sure it's what you wanted to do!

10. New Media is the trend!

Content writing has never been about plain text! The images and the video, the multimedia
material are all agreed by specialists. Use them in your article to create a perfect image of
the item you're writing about!

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Inspiration, talent and perspective. These are the basic elements of texts when it comes to
creative writing, content generation, or pure information. Being a content writer is like
surfing through the storm. The only mode to open the way to success is to discover the
latest trends and then learn how to apply them.

The ability of the content writer to put together every idea conceived by his own creative
thinking is considered a true art. Because only a skilly content writer will know what to
choose, how to compile and synthesize the information he has at his disposal.

Not all the articles written are wow but for the effort not to be in vain, try to answer
honestly the following questions:

1. Are your texts truly unique?

2. Readers have what to learn from your post?

3. Does your audience look for things you're writing about?

If the answer to the above questions is yes, then you can advance in your content writer's
career. Nothing can stop you as long as you are good in what you do and believe in your
forces. Indeed, the competition is a colossal one, but as long as you persevere and evolve
according to new trends, you have a guaranteed success. How do you do that? By reading,
watching other content writers, studying, practicing. No one said that it is easy, but if you
are passionate about this job, then all the effort will be a pleasure, and the gains will be on
the table. Many content writers have started from below, from mediocre platforms. The
secret was that they did not give up even though they only earned a few pocket bundles. A
difficult start means a steady progress and strong motivation.What about you? Do you have
a strong enough motivation to cope with the challenge of a content writer career? If so, you
can continue reading to find out which are the key elements that will help you develop your
writing and be employed.

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Chapter 3 - Quality

You may have already realized that the only thing that can differentiate you from online
competition is quality content. In order to turn a text presenting into an article containing
relevant information for your audience, you need documentation, speed and
communication skills.

What means quality content?

The term "quality" has almost eroded its meaning because of its hyper-use, but ultimately it
has a positive characteristic.

In the case of content writing services, the expression "quality" can somehow oppose
"quantity". Because this is the paradox of today's written content: what is the right balance
between quality and quantity?

Starting from the hypothesis that you can not have both of them simultaneously, we get a
difficult situation to decipher: what do we have to sacrifice?

If we give up quality, favoring quantity, written content loses its intrinsic value by
collaborating only technically to increase the keywords needed for a SEO campaign.

If we give up quantity, favoring quality, we can get excellent communication with the target
audience, but with no healthy spread, elements such as link-building and keyword growth
are lost.

As always, the solution is somewhere in between and a content writer needs to find the
perfect balance between quality and quantity.

Content writing is a process that, when not properly executed, can lead us to believe that
"we are not made for it," which is totally wrong. Because we know that many of you have
asked at least once " can I write an article so well?", The answer is that you can. However,
there are some steps to make this process work well with the expected results.

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How to get quality?

Writing an article does not start with opening Word and typing words, but with a long
process of research. The best content writers know they can not omit this process, but on
the contrary, they need to deepen and integrate research into building the article. 14 open
tabs, 4 books on the table and 2 hours later, they start writing the article.

What is it necessary to do research:

To check the information.

To study the existing content on the topic you are looking for.

For inspiration, examples and patterns that can be adapted to the text.

To clarify the needs of readers and solve them with the help of the article.

Moreover, content writers adapt their article to the current context and are constantly
interested in the online topics that people talk about. For example, a specialist's research
includes Google Trends or Buzzsumo, two applications that give the pulse of online.

So, even if writing an article seems to be an art, it is as well a science that, with little skill
and practice, can be learned and used by anyone and with great success.

Apart from research, there are some essential aspects that you need to keep in mind if you
want to write quality content. Do not forget that quality is the most important element in
your content writing career!

When it comes to quality content, unfortunately, the vast majority of sites rely on shocking
titles, more or less relevant images and uninteresting articles ... Not even the correct use of
grammar is not a must ... But there are also sites with good and interesting content.

Research and documentation are the first methods you need to keep in mind before you
start writing. But there are a few more tricks that will help you get quality.

Write something interesting

After all, that's what it’s all about! A quality and original content is what we all want: you,
your customers, Google, and the rest of the world who are looking for you on the Internet.
As long as you have something interesting to say, you will write quality content!

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Write for people

Very important to remember, when you want to write something, think of talking to some
people who are interested in what you offer. Don’t force the note with keywords,
percentages, tags and headlines over headlines. Focus on writing for readers, for people,
not for Google or Bing!

Focus on a clear goal

Focus on one single idea over time. Make sure you are very clear about what you want to
write. At one point, identify an idea and focus on it. Try to get a detailed picture of what you
want to express. The wording should be as clear as possible without ambiguity. It is
necessary for the text to inspire safety and suggest that you write from the expert position.

Focus on the look of the text

The appearance of the text is very important. Its division and readability ensure success. Put
your ideas in small paragraphs. Use points, numbers, or other simple ways to get the
reader's attention. Lists or start points provide information quickly, clearly and with impact.
Let space between paragraphs. Use subtitles so readers can get an idea of your posts at a
glance.

Regardless of the marketing strategies you use, people will only read you if you offer quality
content that will provide solutions to their problems. Therefore, articles should not be
written at random, but must follow certain principles without which your evolution will be
much more difficult.

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Chapter 4 – Credibility

In 1995, a 35-year-old man, with a degree in computer science and philosophy, founded one
of the first online marketing agencies. Three years later, he sold it to Yahoo !, where he
became vice president of Permission Marketing.

In 2003, our little man was talking about how to spread your ideas to TED, one of the most
prestigious conferences around the world. You have already guessed that I'm talking about
Seth Godin, a successful author and entrepreneur, known worldwide.

Godin has written 12 well-sold books and holds one of the most popular personal blogs on
the internet. How did he succeed? By credibility.

We often associate credibility with a prestigious title, such as a doctor, professor,

academician. This is normal, but for a content writer, it is not enough. If you want to
become a credible writer, you can choose another way .

1. You don’t write just for money. Show that!

In The Dark Knight, the Joker character has an interesting replica:

"If you're good at something, never do it for free." - It is true only if you are already known
for what you can do. In our situation, neither me nor probably you can ask for much money
for what we write; otherwise we risk not being employed. When writing content, we must
show that we do it because we want to help people. Personal interest should never be
money, otherwise we will lie through everything we do. And if we lie, we lose credibility.

2. Write from experience

Imagine a wealthy Swiss writer who never came out of his own country, but who writes
about how the poor people of India live.

Imagine a reporter who traveled a lot, who lived in poverty for years, and now he writes a
book about his experience.

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I think we both know who's more credible. Why? Because the second one experienced what
he wrote. Try to write about the most familiar things to you. If you want to be credible,
don’t write about marketing if you work as an engineer.

3. Don’t ask for anything in return

Who heard of Cory Doctorow? He is a fictional writer, blogger and Canadian journalist, a
furious activist of copyright liberation. Almost all his books and stories are available for free
on the internet, but at the same time they are sold in bookstores, in the physical form.

Paradox? People buy his books from bookstores, even if they already have them online.
Why? Because those books are damn well written. The moral? Cory Doctorow did not ask
for anything in return for his books. He didn’t want sales of millions. He just made them
available to people to have as much access to them as possible. Money was not a goal for
him, but a means of sustaining his work.

Don’t ask for anything in return for what you are writing, and you will get more back than if
you had asked.

4. Make your reputation easy to understand

Your reputation as a writer should be simple and leave no room for interpretation. You need
to be associated with one single quality - one that defines you best. Seth Godin is recognized
for his ability to share his ideas.

What is your most valuable quality? Get this quality highlighted by everything you do.

5. Don’t try to be the best

Or never admit that you would be the best. Leave the experience to talk for you. Tom
Peters, gave a pertinent example in his book, The Circle of Innovation.

Boris Yeltsin had to be urgently undergoing an open heart surgery. As an important person,
he was sent to the best surgeons in Russia. They were placed in the best institutes, being
the most expensive. Obviously, only very important people used their services. In other
words, they had a little part activity.

A job like surgery is content writing - it must be practiced constantly so you don’t get out of
hand. If you are the best writer, you are always present at events, press conferences, book

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launches, TV shows, meetings with various people. You don’t have so much time to write.
Probably, you don’t have free time for yourself. Besides, being the best, your books will be
more expensive. Not many people have access to expensive books. So don’t try to be the
best. Try to be the most active. Write often and be accessible. Only that way you will be
credible.

6. Write every time as if it were the last time

…and write every time as if it is the first time. That way, you will put everything in what you
write. And if people see that everything you write is unique, original and quality, you will
become recognized, appreciated and credible.

Everything you write is unique, because no one writes like you. Every man is different. But if
two people write about the same subject, one of them will always be more credible than
the other; either because of his image or because of the words he uses.

It is true that anyone can write, but not everyone can be credible by what he writes. In
order to be credible, you need experience and training, but also a deeper understanding of
writing.

The more credible you are, it’s more sure you will be hired. It is true that your employer can
write the text as well, but he will not write it as well as you do. In addition, time counts and
he will hire you.

And because time is money, my advice is to start right now: write and never let the writing
leave you. Seth Godin did not allow that. Neither Cory Doctorow.

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Chapter 5 - Qualities you need to write fast and well

Time is the biggest enemy.The eternal problem we all struggle with is time and we definitely
want to have time for everything. If you plan to have a career as a content writer, then you
need to know that meeting deadlines is a must. Seriousness is a very important quality that
the employer will take into account. At the same time he will ask you quality content and
most likely quantity. And here comes the problem. How to write fast and well at the same
time? Don’t be scared! This is possible if you know what to focus on and practice how often
you can. First of all, there are some qualities that you acquire through exercise:

To be a good friend with the keyboard - to write without looking at the keys. That should
not be a problem if you are part of the generation of those who grew up with the computer.
And if you are not part of that generation, you have certainly had to do with your keyboard
and have chatted with someone. Try to write without looking at the keys, but on the words
that appear on the screen.

To be accustomed to writing - writing must be for you a habit to practice daily: whether it's
about writing an email, a guide for someone, a list of tips, or any other type of writing that
involves a number more than 300 words.

To know how to find information - time is short and a lot of people are jumping over the
research stage. Do not neglect this step, but learn how to find the information you need in a
way that does not waste your time.

To be a quick reader - learn to scan texts by searching for only the information you are
interested in. Even if you've found some sources to document, read the subtitles and the
main points, do not read all the text to see if it's a good source or not.

Apart from the above, a content writer must have ideas permanently. You don’t have to
waste time searching for words. The formulation of phrases must come naturally without
effort. In this sense, it is recommended that you practice some creative writing exercises
that will improve your writing skills and will provide fluency of ideas. Here are some
examples:

Write from the perspective of an 8-year-old

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It's useful because it's a psychological perspective, but also a creative exercise. It is worth
trying. It greatly stimulates thinking. The themes are multiple. For example, write a text
from the perspective of a child who has not received his desired birthday present.

Write text with certain words

As a rule, it is a short text, up to half a page, covering a number of words in different areas.
Another way to do this is to give 3 phrases: an introduction, a phrase from the content and a
conclusion. Write a text with these phrases so placed. Phrases can be from very different
domains.

Parody a famous poetry

It's a fun exercise and creative, and it's not easy because you have to keep the original form
of poetry, rhyme, number of syllables and tone.

It's useful for content writers who need to write advertisements after a series of rules and
restrictions, or by completing a client's template or theme.

Write a man's thoughts before he falls asleep

When you're in bed with your eyes closed and waiting to fall asleep, all you have to do is let
your mind get out of it, or think about what you did today, and what you will do tomorrow .

This exercise becomes difficult as more restrictions are imposed: if a profile of that man is
given, and a series of activities - what he did on that day, and what he should do the next
day.

Complete a series of metaphors

Metaphors are nothing but incomplete comparisons.

The sun, a ....

Her hair like ...

The TV as a ....

The phone, ...

The book, a ...

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Write a dialogue between you and a person who challenges you as a writer

This exercise makes you think very much about your style of writing, what you have written
so far, the purpose for which you write, your motivation, and how you can react to negative
opinions.

Rewrite the end of a novel

You can choose the novel yourself or you can ask someone else to choose one for you in
order to avoid subjectivity. This exercise will take you some time, but it will improve your
creativity.

Invent a story with Santa

Santa is the easiest character to use and the most loved one. Try to create a story of a page
in which to have it as a character.

You can also follow a content writing course or participate in creative writing workshops to
train your mind and improve your technique. These courses also give you diplomas that will
be useful for you if you want to be hired.

Do not forget that the key element of creative writing is ... imagination. Use your
imagination as much as you can and train it, you will see that you will use it more quickly.

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Chapter 6 - Secrets of a successful title

Every day we expose ourselves to hundreds of messages. News, advertisements, street signs
- are just a small part of the content we “consume” every day. The human brain has the
amazing ability to "reload our database". New information comes, is stored, and the old one
is leaving, being forgotten. We, content writers, have been struggling for years to keep the
information as far as possible in the mind of our readers.

How to do this? The first step is the title.

This is the first and sometimes the only element that a reader knows. The percentage of
those who read beyond an uninteresting title is extremely small. It is said that in general,
only 20% of people who see a headline read further. Therefore, in vain you correct the
commas in the article, if the title does not attract.

How do you make it functional? Let's learn from the specialists.

David Ogilvy bet on the main advantage of the product. It was formulated in the title to
draw people's attention. This principle is perfectly valid today too.

Another influential voice in the field of advertising, Claude Hopkins, analyzed 10 successful
titles, identifying four fundamental qualities of a successful title. According to Hopkins, a
good title must:

Satisfy the reader's interest (provide the sought answer).

Present a novelty.

Spark curiosity.

Suggest a quick and easy way to achieve a certain goal.

However, credibility is an important element in all these cases. If a title does not sound
credible, it's likely that nobody will read your article. We all know the famous titles such as
"How To Get Down 20 Kg in 3 Days" which are just illusions.

Rules for a successful title

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Rule 1: Respect the reader's experience

Any click is already an achievement. Therefore, do not disappoint the reader with a stupid
play or a dull advertisement. Present the information he expected: short, clear and relevant.

It's enough to disappoint the reader once in order not to regain his trust.

Rule 2: Attention to key words

Let's face it: clicks count. And a good title can significantly increase your Click-Through Rate
(CTR).

Rule 3: Tell them who, not why

According to Hubspot data, in 2016-2017, titles containing the word "who" generated the
25% increase in CTR. On the other hand, headlines, with "why" led to a 36% decrease in
CTR.

Rule 4: Show images to readers

Titles that refer to the images in the article attract readers. We all know the story about
pictures worthing 1000 words. Use the photos for your benefit.

Rule 5: Be more explicit

Titles specifying the type of material presented in the article (for example, images, video,
infographics, etc.) proved to be 38% more effective than those with no explanations. This
indicates the reader's desire to know more in advance .

The title is a promise, and without a convincing promise that can turn an internet user into
the reader of your content, the rest of the words really doesn’t matter. So, writing a good
title is a critical skill in content writing. It’s good to remember, when composing a piece of
content, that each element of your text has one purpose: to make the reader read the
following sentence. It is obvious, therefore, that the first words must be strong enough for
the reader to start reading.

The better the title, the greater the chances that your written content will be read by a large
number of people.

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Start with the beginning: why you should write the title from the beginning

Of course, before you write the title of an article, blog post, report or newsletter, you should
have at least a general idea of your content. Once you've set up the general idea, start
thinking of a good title before you start the piece of content.

Why is it important to start with the title?

As I said above, the title is the promise you make to your readers. The great purpose of the
title is to clearly communicate the benefit of the reader in exchange for the time he offers.
In order to keep a promise, you must first formulate it. The title will help you compose a
strong content, as promised.

Inspire yourself

Once you understand what works, you can afford to rely on an original approach, and even
then, it will be quite difficult to come up with a 100% unique idea. So inspire yourself, make
your own research. It is extremely important, when you study headlines that worked, to
understand why they worked. If you fail to understand the mechanism behind the success of
a formula, you will not get too far.

Impact titles will bring readers, and employers will want a man like you.

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Chapter 7 - How to Make Money From Content Writing

Ok. Now you know what involves this career so, it’s time to speak about paid content – your
purpose is to be hired and make some money from content writing.

A very interesting way to win money from content writing is to write articles for other
webmasters. If you're really good and serious, you can live decent of it, but you have to
work until you get to that stage.

To be a good content writing, you need to keep in mind the following:

1. You have to be very serious

When a customer gives you an order, let's say 10 articles, you need to analyze the order, see
what it's all about, see if you can write the required articles and fix the date when you can
give him the texts. If you have problems with the articles and think you will exceed the
deadline, notify the customer.

2. Inspiration

You must have plenty of inspiration. The ideas for articles are not always given to you, most
of the time, the webmaster does not care about the theme of the article, he just wants
quality content for his websites. Then you have to analyze the market and write articles that
have a public outlet. You have to play with the best words and make an article to be proud
of.

3. A developed vocabulary

Not everyone is able to write an article of over 250 words, I say this because I know what
customers want from a content writer. Take into account the grammatical correctness, use
synonyms, write intelligently. Nobody wants articles in which an idea is repeated.

If you like to write, today you have enough opportunities to put your passion into practice
and make money from it. Here are other ways:

Blogger by profession

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Blogging can be a hobby but also a source of income. If you write well and constantly, if you
manage to attract a great audience, if you get friends with agencies and brands, you can
make money from the blog. Of course, all of these take time and effort. You have to make
sure that the blog brings something extra on the market and have patience.

The classic journalist

Journalism resists in magazines, televisions, news sites, and other media experiments. It's
not the most fun job, but it's one with a direct and quick impact on the public. You have to
be curious, to want a fast rithm of work and obviously to like to write. Don’t mind when the
boss yells at you don’t expect to write just what you like.

Agency copywriter

A beautiful job and a bit tiring. Copywriters think and write advertising campaigns, online
and offline. You need curiosity, creativity and flexibility. You learn a lot, you have fun and
work with good people. If you are attracted by the field, try.

Self-published author

Any writer would prefer to be published and promoted by a publisher, but the process is
tortuous and lasts - if the manuscript is accepted . You have the alternative to make an
ebook and promote it yourself. It's not a piece of cake, but you have a better chance of
presenting your creation to the public.

Freelancer

There are many freelancing sites where you can find writing jobs of all kinds: web content,
articles, copywriting, academic papers, press releases, etc. As a freelancer, you generally do
a little bit of everything because you have clients with diverse needs. It can be
overwhelming in the beginning, but you learn fast, and if you are serious, you can have
decent earnings.

Ghostwriter

Like a ghostwriter you will take the money but not the fame. The credit for your work will be
taken by the employer. The good part is that you get nice money and this is a common

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practice. If you are really good, you can work for a great amount of money. For this job the
experience is your recommendation.

There are other communication jobs that have a writing component. You can work in PR,
deal with internal communication in large companies, make social media or email marketing
and other variations on the same subject. What all of these have in common is passion and
dedication for writing.

How do you get to write for money?

You can search for agencies to write advertorials or you can be the one contacted if you
have a blog with great traffic and quality content. If you want to write for others, then you
need to have a CV and a portfolio and look for a job in the online environment or contact
printed publications (magazines, newspapers). The better you write, the better your
chances of hiring. Careful! The portfolio needs to include your best articles and cover the
domains you can write about. Obviously, there are also personal recommendations - people
/ clients who are looking for you to write articles for them and recommend you further.

If you want to write well, you have to do this much and often. Daily. You have to read, learn
from others, criticize yourself and be severely with yourself. A grammatical mistake can ruin
an article. A bad title can bury a text. An erroneous news can damage the reputation of the
site. A weak slogan can waste the customer's money. Everyone is making mistakes, but it's
important not to repeat them and ask more from you all the time

10 sites that pay you to write

Writing independently (or freelance) is one of the best known ways to make money online.
Many successful authors get to earn between 50 cents and one dollar per word. Some even
more. But the beginning is quite difficult. The first thing to do is write your CV and build a
portfolio. If you're interested in writing, you probably already know that ...

It takes a lot of dedication and long time, but if that's what you like to do, find out that it can
become quite profitable at some point. Assuming you really like to write, here's how you
can make money from it. There are websites that pay you to write online.

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TopTenz - TopTenz pays $ 50 for each post. The article should be a list and have at least
1500 words. Website postings are quite common, so you have a good chance to be
accepted.

International Living - International Living pays $ 75 for an accepted item. They are basically
interested in the tourist experiences you had in the countries you visited.

Uxbooth - Uxbooth pays $ 100 for an accepted item. Accepting and publishing an article
takes quite a lot, between 4 and 8 weeks, because they are only interested in high-quality
materials.

Text Broker - Textbroker can pay up to 7 cents per word if you are a 5-star author. To be
evaluated, at first you will send them a small article, after which you will probably get 3
stars. Then you can increase, depending on the quality of the articles you write

The Penny Hoarder - The Penny Hoarder is a personal finance information site that pays
you according to the number of views of your article. Payment of an item is not guaranteed
because it starts at $ 100 for 50,000 views, but it can become even more consistent if this
number increases.

IZEA - IZEA works in conjunction with a blog or on its own. You are paid to write on the blog,
to send tweets, to take pictures or videos.

Photoshop Tutorials - Photoshop Tutorials searches for Photoshop articles. You are payed $
50 for a short article, and $ 300 for a full tutorial.

MetroParent - MetroParent parenting magazine will pay between $ 35 and $ 50 for a short
article and around $ 350 for a long article.

SitePoint -SitePoint is a webdevelopment site that requires advanced and technical

knowledge in order to accept your articles. The articles will have at least 1500 words and
will be paid at a fixed amount of $ 100 per item.

IWriter - iWriter pays up to $ 15 for each post (usually less). At first glance it may seem a bit,
but the good part is that they are not as strict as others and let you to choose the theme.
You can also choose what articles you are willing to write every day.

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Chapter 8 - Tips & Tricks

Most content writers start with a blog and later turns it into business and so they start a
profitable career. An old saying says that "repetition is the mother of learning." Repeating is
perfect. The more you work or practice, the more likely you will be to improve your
performance ... By exercising the art of writing, you can discover new qualities. Promoting is
another reason to make a blog. The blog is the means of communication with which you can
freely promote your qualities. If you want to get into this world, you will have all the tools
you need to do the things you want. You only need motivation, determination and ambition.

"The blog is a money-making tool." But it's not enough to create a blog, write some posts,
and then hang up your friends with links. Blogging means more than that, and specialists
give you some tips to have a successful blog and make money!

1. Choose a topic that you master very well. That's how you'll search and you'll always post
new information for readers.

2. As much as possible, choose a theme that was not "chopped" by everyone. If you go on a
trivial road, try at least to find another angle of approach.

For example, there are so many sites about cars, but few of them are specialized on a single
brand and even fewer on a particular car model. The key is to have a niche topic, but
potentially, in other words, interesting.

3. Choose free platforms, at least until you have a "name" on the market, then you can think
of more serious investments.

4. Do not be afraid to illustrate your posts, that give your blog a professional air or simply
attract users.

5. Don’t forget to list on your blog at least six, seven sites with authority in the chosen field.
These links will also help you in search engines.

6. Use simple language, divide the text into paragraphs and use bullets. These are essential
things when you write in online because your posts are easier to read and understand.

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7. Search the market. Check out the hottest topics, the most commonly searched words,
how users came to your blog. So you'll know what to write in the future.

8. Write as often as you can. It is good to post once a day, but not less than two, three times
a week, in order to always be "visible".

9. Once you have achieved a relevant traffic, you can also think about advertising and other
forms of winning money.

10. Try to attract an active community, really interested in what you are writing.

Once you develop your blog and build a reputation, you can start using it to make money.
The methods are multiple. You can choose to advertise, to do affiliate marketing, to offer
content writing services or sell various products. The choice is yours. Don’t forget that the
road from dream to reality first passes through the traffic test. It is important to earn that
traffic on merit, otherwise no advertiser will want to associate his name your blog.

A content writing career is definitely tangible, but to do this, you have to make a
considerable effort. A content writer has multiple rewards and is constantly informed – it
sounds attractive. But at the same time, a content writer permanently improves his skills
and techniques through study, research, exercise. Being a writer means also: to observe, to
analyze and to criticize, and to be a good writer means to constantly take the pulse of
reality. Appreciation, admiration, contempt and criticism always come from the most
unexpected places, so throw any expectation or preconception. Cast an eye to the future
and start right now if you want a career in content writing.

Conclusion: being a writer means to be accustomed to think and to make others to

wonder.

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