You've always had a certain inclination for writing, maybe you like telling stories, explaining concepts clearly or you're simply excited by the idea of communicating with words. And maybe, now you're wondering: "Can I turn this skill of mine into a source of income?”
The answer is yes. There are numerous platforms today that allow you to earn money by writing, some with piece-rate payments, others with the possibility of building a real income over time.
In this article I will tell you how some of the most popular portals for those who want to start writing online work (including Write me down And Contents.com) and then I will explain to you why in my opinion the real turning point lies in Self-Publishing, a model that radically changes your relationship with writing and money.
Writing for others: the most used platforms
🖊️ Melascrivi
Write me down is one of the most well-known Italian platforms in the world of content marketing. It works like this: you register as an author, pass a small test and, based on the evaluation obtained, you start receiving articles to write on assigned topics.
Earnings vary according to quality: starting from 0.008 euros per word up to about 0.04 euros for more complex or journalistic texts.
To get started you need to:
- Register with email and password
- Confirm your account via email
- Fill in your personal details and upload a document
- Choose the topics that interest you
- Taking a test by writing a test paper
If you pass the test, you can access the dashboard and start booking titles. The minimum payment is €25 and you can receive it via PayPal or bank transfer.
🌐Contents.com
Another interesting platform is Contents.com. Here we work for companies that need content for blogs, e-commerce or social media.
The operation is similar to Melascrivi:
- Registration with email
- Account Confirmation
- Profile compilation
- Assessment Test to Become a “Creator”
The difference is that on Contents you see already how much you will be paid for an article before accepting it. Payments are required starting from €50 and are made via PayPal, but times can reach up to 45 days.
💶 Other portals to know
- Textbroker: similar to Melascrivi, but with international projects too
- Upwork: great freelance marketplace, useful if you speak English well
- LinkedIn: use the Jobs section to search for copywriting related jobs
These portals are great for starting out, getting familiar with things and maybe earning some extra income. But they have a limit: you're always selling your time at a low cost.
That's why now I want to tell you about something much more interesting 😉
🚀 Making Money Writing (Really): Self Publishing
If you want to build something of your own, something that generates you come in even while you sleep, then you have to find out the Self-Publishing.
This word indicates the independent publication of books, manuals, guides or stories in digital format (and also paper) on platforms such as Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing).
You don't need a publishing house, you don't need a printer, you don't have to be a successful writer:
you just have to learn the right method and get started.
In our dedicated article we explain everything to you properly:
👉 How to Succeed with Self Publishing
With Self Publishing you can:
- Create a book once and sell it thousands of times
- Generate passive income every month
- Scale your business by publishing more titles
- Entering one of the most profitable markets in the world: the publishing one
And no, you don't have to write the book yourself. There are ethical and legal strategies to create valuable content even if you are not a professional writer 😎
🔍 Conclusion
There are many ways to earn money by writing online. Some faster, some more challenging. But if you really want to build a financial freedom tied to your passion, Self Publishing is the path we recommend.
Start getting informed, test freelance portals if you want to gain experience, but keep your eyes fixed on the goal:
create something of your own, that works for you even when you're not writing.
The time to write your bright future is today. And now that you know how, It's up to you to get started.
Warm regards
David Bottero
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