Making Money with Associated Content

I'm very new to AC, but I completely agree with what you're saying. I've read a bit about this and yes, AC is saturated with certain topics and so they often will offer small payments or reject the article all together. They're in the wonderful position (from their perspective at least) to be able to turn down articles because they've a lot to choose from. I mean there are a lot of talented writers to compete with. I for one am not a professional writer, but enjoy writing anyway, so I'm submitting articles and getting offers between $3 and $7. I realize that I'm making peanuts, but I'm ok with that... at least for now. Here's my current thinking on this... I'm building a portfolio of my work to show to prospective future employers or those considering my freelance services, I'm eligible for performance payments on all my articles, and I'm getting a lot of writing practice. Also, I can submit as non-exclusive and still have the rights to all my work, publishing in other places including my blogs. I just hope I can keep thinking of things to write about! It seems like the articles I've written that were more personal and not so everyday and overly newsy... I mean newsy without a twist or flair, don't do as well. So, I'm trying to come up with content that has a bit of humor involved in it... regardless what my topic might be. Well, I guess that won't work for everything, but I like stories with a lighter side to them.

I think part of it is finding a niche. My first article was rejected because there was already plenty of content about them. The other two I wrote on hybrid animals after searching AC to see what content they had on the subject. I have several ideas, but I would suggest seeing what they have before writing your article. I think writing something new and different makes the difference!

Thanks! I did that with my last article. They bought it for 3.54. It hasn't been published yet but, it should be any day now. I'd still like to read your articles if you would send me your link.

I had the same problem and posted a few before they accepted any. Don't get discouraged. I think once you find something you want to write on that they will pay you for...it will be good. They have now paid me for four articles.

I like to call myself a ProBlogger just because it gets people thinking. I do currently write for several websites and blogs. However, other then a few creative writing classes in high school and college, I don't have a "professional writing" type of past.