I am swamped with writing work, would anyone like to try paid writing?
By dragon54u
@dragon54u (31634)
United States
April 14, 2009 9:11am CST
I usually post this in the "make extra money" place but most people there think it doesn't pay enough and go back to clicking their PTCs.
I write articles for blogs, websites and such, all G-rated family friendly. I'm swamped, we can't seem to get anyone that wants to do this--we have 3 writers and a big backlog of work. Would anyone who knows English well like to try your hand at this? Articles are 300-500 words long on a variety of subjects and you get paid through Paypal. I like the work, it provides me a good extra income but it certainly takes more effort than clicking ads.
If you'd like to try it, let me know. Thanks for reading!
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37 responses
@ladyluna (7004)
• United States
14 Apr 09
Hello Dragon,
I already do some contract writing on the side. I find it truly enjoyable. So, if you would be so inclined, I would appreciate learning about other contract sources.
So, I arrived at your party too early; I must have just missed you. Did you find the Pea Soup and Herbal Tea that I left at your front door. How did your birthday bash turn out? Was a good time had by all?
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@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
15 Apr 09
Stay as long as you want, virtual rooms are HUGE! 
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@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
14 Apr 09
I did get that delicious soup and the tea, thank you!! 
It was a wonderful party and people are still wandering in and out enjoying the cake and the music!
I will send you the information, I make a nice little income from this. 
It was a wonderful party and people are still wandering in and out enjoying the cake and the music!
I will send you the information, I make a nice little income from this. 4 people like this
@Raven1 (577)
• Australia
30 Apr 09
When you raise your rates out of 3rd world slave labor rates of $2 per 500 word article, then maybe you'll get a few writers who actually will provide you with the quality you're after.
Until then, you'll have to stick with the newbies or inexperienced writers who think $2 is good.
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@krajibg (11922)
• Guwahati, India
30 Apr 09
Hei Raven Or Ravana, why put your leg on my way? You ask 6 doolar with your kind of English. I will do as i I feel i am pleased. Mind your own business. Do not poke your noise at others business. you got it?
@3SnuggleBunnies (16374)
• United States
14 Apr 09
I've never written an article on anything. You said it was G rated family things. Do they give you your ideas & your limitations on your resources ect? That's why I've been worried about starting a blog on any topic other than my life ;0)
@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
15 Apr 09
I just finished a series of articles on the restaurant business. I just had to research the subjects and write a few hundred words about them. It's very easy, you just can't copy anyone else's words. You look up the info and put it in your own original words. They choose the topic. Restaurants, travel, sports, etc. I'll send you his address and if you're interested you can contact him. Thanks!
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@coffeegurl (1467)
• United States
14 Apr 09
wow Dragon-thanx for sharing. It's been slow and my bf is currently unemployed. I sure could use the extra cash. Would really be interested.
@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
15 Apr 09
I sent you a message--thanks for the interest! I'd sure like to get some down time!
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@katsalot1 (1618)
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14 Apr 09
I am very interested in learning more about this. I've put a few things on Triond, just to see if I can write, and done a few writing tasks for Mylot. I have added you as a friend, so hope to hear from you.
@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
15 Apr 09
I sent you the information. I hope it's something you'll want to do and enjoy doing.
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@moondance61 (164)
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14 Apr 09
Hello dragon54u, Yes please, I have recently started writing articles in Xomba and have just joined Constant Content so I would love to help you. I already have a Paypal account so if you will send me details. I would be grateful.
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@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
14 Apr 09
I've made a friend request and as soon as you approve it I'll send you his address--thanks!
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@moondance61 (164)
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15 Apr 09
Hello again dragon54
I have sent off the requested 2 paragraphs, yes, I am a very impatient person so, could you please tell me how soon I will find out if I've been accepted and what the pay is like? Because I'm new to this I feel like a five year old just before christmas, rather unusual for this 47 yr old woman.
@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
17 Apr 09
Add me as a friend and I'll send you the contact information!
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@suspenseful (40192)
• Canada
14 Apr 09
It depends on what the subject is. Some I am good at, but others not so much. So if it is how to do something, or directions, etc. I do not have the experience of a lot of people, and for me it is the time. I am quite busy at myLot, but I could look at it.
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@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
15 Apr 09
I'll send you a PM and you can see if it's something you'd be interested in. Thanks for your interest! Maybe with some of these folks replying I'll get a little time to relax!
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@angemac23 (2003)
• Canada
30 Apr 09
This sounds like something I would be very interested in. I have been a freelance writer now for quite a few years.
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@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
3 May 09
Sorry it took so long to reply, I sent the info to you. I'm too busy! But my savings account is getting happier every month.
But my savings account is getting happier every month. 1 person likes this
@charblaize (1026)
• United States
15 Apr 09
This is what I have been looking for. I would like more information on this and I am in college so I am always writing term papers :)
Thank you in advance.
@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
15 Apr 09
As soon as you approve my friend request I'll send you my boss's email address.
@Heartbreaker08 (684)
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16 Apr 09
I do some freelance writing myself and generally enjoy writing. Itis very easy to ger burnt out mind you with article writing, blogging and promoting your blogs. There just doesnt seem to be enough time in the day.
I would like some more details about this opportunity so if you can pm me the details I would be very grateful.
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@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
17 Apr 09
I just sent the details. The only reason I don't post it here is that I don't want my boss's email to be flooded with spam. Thanks for asking about it! I just want to enjoy it again, not be buried under it.
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@Heartbreaker08 (684)
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17 Apr 09
Hi can you send me the details I added you as a friend
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@Videomark1 (23)
• United States
14 Apr 09
Hi. I would be interested in getting more information. I have written quite a few articles on several sites (Helium, Xomba, etc). I have some spare time to write on a more regular basis now.
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@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
15 Apr 09
I've made a friend request and when you approve it I will send you the details. It's nothing secretive but I don't want to put an email address in public.
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@sammyspam (374)
• Australia
14 Apr 09
I would like more information on this work, I am currently on a 2 week holiday from university and would be interested in doing some writing work within those 2weeks, with the possibility of continuing afterwards (depending on my work load).
Hope to hear from you soon. If your interested in seeing my writing style, check out my Squidoo pages via my profile.
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@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
14 Apr 09
I have made a friend request so as soon as you approve it I'll send you my boss' email address. Just send him a couple of paragraphs of your writing--you can cut/paste from your Squidoo--and he'll get back to you shortly. Thank you!
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@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
19 Apr 09
I'm sorry! Thank you for reminding me, it's on its way. I'm so busy that I don't know if I'm coming or going!
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@wildcat48 (779)
• United States
3 May 09
hello dragon54u,sorry to hear that you are blog down with all that writing.hope you fine some one to help,if you need me to help just yell,dont know how good i would be thru
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@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
3 May 09
If you can spell-or use a spell checker-and have good grammar, you can make money at it, too. Would you like to try? I can send you my boss's email address if you'd like to and if you have the time. I make a nice extra income this way.
@reinydawn (11643)
• United States
15 Apr 09
It seems like you've gotten many responses. I'm not sure how much actual help you've gotten or what the quality has been, but I'd be interested in hearing more about it. I'm not a writer, but I've seen a lot of posts about it and I've always been a bit intrigued. Of course I'll understand if you need to pass me by, I mean, this really isn't my gig. Eh, but it could turn into a nice little hobby...
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@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
15 Apr 09
I've made a friend request and when you approve I'll send you my boss' email. It doesn't really take a lot of creativity, they are information articles for the most part. I hope you'll try it.
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@sirnose (2436)
• United States
22 May 09
i just responded to someone's else discussion about a site that pays you to write articles for their clients it sounds almost indentical,they also pay thur paypal and their articles are 300-500 words and when you reach $25 you can request cashout i'm just wondering is this the same site, i won't name it ,but ,i'll give you their initals "TB"...If its the same site it sounds like a great site to earn extra money...
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@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
22 May 09
I don't think it's the same site, but while I was in surgery over the weekend my boss and his partner started a promotion. I don't know if they would do something along those lines or not but go ahead and try it. Only problem is, you give them all that work and might not get paid. Just saying be careful.
@goldflower (156)
• Indonesia
15 Apr 09
Dragon, i'm interested.
Very much.
But even though i seriously wanted to help, i never did any PTW before. So i might need a little guidance. Which probably will ive you more work :P
let me know if you dont mind guiding me for a while :)
thank you!
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@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
15 Apr 09
I've made a friend request and when you approve it I'll send you the info. All you need to do is research the subject then write what the client wants, it's simple once you get going. I'd be glad to help you.
@goldflower (156)
• Indonesia
16 Apr 09
wow, thanks dragon!
yeah, sure i'll approve the req.
thanks again :)
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@scheng1 (24649)
• Singapore
15 Apr 09
Hi Dragon, why not you post this discussion on the forum of Helium and Associated Content?
Those who read the forums are writers, I'm sure many of them will like to earn extra income for writing. Maybe you can sound out to your boss and let him write the post. He can state his requirements (eg the preferred topics) and even invite writers to apply for the writing jobs.
I do not know whether my English is up to the standard. Maybe you can check my articles and see whether my English standard is passable. I know it's below the standard for Constant Content.
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@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
15 Apr 09
They don't think your English is good? From what you are writing in this reply, it seems pretty good to me! I'll pass on the suggestion, thanks! Would you like to see if he thinks you could work for us? If so, make a friend request and I'll send you his address.
@norahfaith (163)
• Indonesia
16 Apr 09
Hey dragon54u I would like to do some writing work I have sent you a friend request Please send me the details.
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