The #9 way to make money writing on our master list of 1000 is to write your own ebooks. From my experience of selling an ebook at around $19.95 each compared to the small royalty you make on each traditionally published book - I'd have to say that if you can write a great ebook, and can market it well - you might make a lot more money selling ebooks!
As a writer, you can easily do the research necessary to come up with some ideas for your own ebooks. Or, if you want to add some income by selling ebooks immediately, and without needing to do all the writing involved - then try a site like Clickbank. You can provide links to ebooks for sale on their site, and earn a percentage on each sale.
eBooks are just another way to add to your writing income!
Until next time...get writing!
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1000 Ways to Make Money Writing - #7 - Write for Realtors
We're already easing into the 7th idea for writers to make money with their words - and that is to write for a very specific group of people - realtors or real estate agents.
Why do you realtors need your writing?
Realtors rely on marketing materials to sell homes. Without materials to inform potential clients of the homes for sale in the area, those homes will never get sold. With the recession in full force in many areas across North America, realtors need good copywriters now more than ever.
How can I get an assignment writing for a realtor?
It often just comes down to asking! If you know a real estate agent or realtor personally, ask if they or anyone in their company or office needs some copywriting completed. Ask specifically what type of copywritten materials they need. These could include newsletters (either online or offline versions), flyers with information on certain properties for sale, website content, blog posts, etc.
How much should I charge a realtor for marketing materials?
As with all copywriting, how much to charge a client can be a very tricky area. If you're an accomplished and experienced copywriter, then your rates will obviously be higher. But, if you're new to copywriting, it only makes sense to charge a little less. Sometimes you'll need to negotiate with the realtor - or any client - to find a price that they can afford, and that you can afford to settle for. (Remember -- a professional writer of any sort gets paid for their writing! Only accept freebie assignments if it'll mean huge exposure for other writing projects you have on the go, such as books or ebooks. As a general rule of thumb, though - you're doing legitimate writing work, and deserve legitimate pay.)
Writers: Have you written copy for realtors? Please post a comment and tell us about it!
Why do you realtors need your writing?
Realtors rely on marketing materials to sell homes. Without materials to inform potential clients of the homes for sale in the area, those homes will never get sold. With the recession in full force in many areas across North America, realtors need good copywriters now more than ever.
How can I get an assignment writing for a realtor?
It often just comes down to asking! If you know a real estate agent or realtor personally, ask if they or anyone in their company or office needs some copywriting completed. Ask specifically what type of copywritten materials they need. These could include newsletters (either online or offline versions), flyers with information on certain properties for sale, website content, blog posts, etc.
How much should I charge a realtor for marketing materials?
As with all copywriting, how much to charge a client can be a very tricky area. If you're an accomplished and experienced copywriter, then your rates will obviously be higher. But, if you're new to copywriting, it only makes sense to charge a little less. Sometimes you'll need to negotiate with the realtor - or any client - to find a price that they can afford, and that you can afford to settle for. (Remember -- a professional writer of any sort gets paid for their writing! Only accept freebie assignments if it'll mean huge exposure for other writing projects you have on the go, such as books or ebooks. As a general rule of thumb, though - you're doing legitimate writing work, and deserve legitimate pay.)
Writers: Have you written copy for realtors? Please post a comment and tell us about it!
1000 Ways to Make Money Writing - # 6 - Sell Your Poetry at Craft Fairs
Sure, you might think craft fairs are just for...well, crafts. But, your artistic and creative words are just as artistic as the most crafty offerings at those other booths!
A very interesting way to make money selling your words is to offer beautiful handmade cards featuring your poetry. Poets in general have a very hard time selling their poems, so trying something entirely new and different like this may be just the thing you need to increase your writing income.
You could also take orders to create romantic poems for anniversaries, etc. The sky is the limit! You could charge a base rate, and then ask for certain details which can then be incorporated into the poetry. For longer poems, the rate will of course increase.
Selling your poems in unusual ways such as at arts and crafts shows and fairs is just another way that your writing can bring home a paycheck for you. Get writing!
A very interesting way to make money selling your words is to offer beautiful handmade cards featuring your poetry. Poets in general have a very hard time selling their poems, so trying something entirely new and different like this may be just the thing you need to increase your writing income.
You could also take orders to create romantic poems for anniversaries, etc. The sky is the limit! You could charge a base rate, and then ask for certain details which can then be incorporated into the poetry. For longer poems, the rate will of course increase.
Selling your poems in unusual ways such as at arts and crafts shows and fairs is just another way that your writing can bring home a paycheck for you. Get writing!
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