Movin On Up to the East Side…
Okay, so it didn’t happen like “Sha-Zam!” That’s how I wanted it to go down. In my mind I’d go from making 100 dollars a week to 1,000 just like that. It’s certainly not “just like that,” but it IS going. I’ve literally walked from one stepping stone to the next.
For those of you who don’t know my story, the quick play-by-play is simply this… I came back to the world of freelance writing sometime in early October and I set myself a lofty goal of earning ONE THOUSAND PER WEEK by the end of the year. Crazy, I know….but it seems to me that a crazy goal is somewhat better than no goal at all.
To my pleasant surprise, I have good things to report…
WEEK ONE – I started out with “Textbroker” (all I can say is ugh). I made 5.00 that week.
WEEK TWO – Moved on to “Need An Article.” This was different. They pay weekly and I made exactly $110 that week.
WEEK THREE – Still with NAA, I made around $80 (But I’m working my ass off. They only pay $5 per 500 words)
WEEK FOUR – Still with NAA, I made $120. Approved to write for two channels on BrightHub. They pay $10 per 500 word article.
WEEK FIVE – Started with Quality Gal. Made $30 from their test articles and $100 with NAA.
WEEK SIX – Approved for Quality Gal. Made around $60 from them and $80 with NAA if I remember right. (Quality Gal pays $10-$12 per 500 word article)
WEEK SEVEN – Approved to Write for Demand Studios. They pay $15 per article. It’s already Tuesday, and DS pays on Friday, but next week I am going to try my best to make at least $350. It’s not 1,000 but it’s not a kick in the pants either…. Exactly what is the meaning of that phrase?
In the meantime I apply for different clients that I find on Craigslist (I have a pretty kick butt resume…finally) and an engaging, intelligent cover letter that I adjust with each job I apply for (to give each one a personal touch).
I must add the fact that the progress I made during my first six weeks was without a resume, portfolio, or samples of my writing. I had to write a few test articles here and there, but I basically came into the game with nothing, nada, zip, zero… I’d say that should be pretty encouraging to the newcomer who may be reading this post. You CAN do it, and you DON’T have to work for peanuts, or pennies.
Set your standards a little higher each week. Keep reaching for your goal, even if it’s with baby steps…You WILL get there if you don’t quit!
hey girl what an inspiring blog!! I wish you the very best with your $1000 a week goal, im sure you are going to get there if you havent already!
Tell me did you do any formal training or education in writing?
Reason I ask is I love to write and have thought about trying to make a living from it.
I recently moved to live in Tel Aviv and as i dont speak hebrew work opportunities with decent pay checques are rarer than hens teeth.
I started blogging this year and am really enjoying it so wondered if I can begin earning some $$$ ‘as is’ or whether I would need to do some courses first.
Your thoughts would be really appreciated.
here’s one of my fav posts to give you an idea of how i write.
have a great week and thanks alot for the inspiring posts.
http://mysticmiss.wordpress.com/2008/07/21/peace-how-to-teach-this-to-our-children/