I write for two different Content Websites as a freelance writer.
By sharone74
@sharone74 (4837)
United States
February 6, 2007 11:58pm CST
I have been writing articles and essays for two different content websites one since December, Helium and then the other I have b een submitting articles to since January of this year In just over 2 mos I have earned $2.67 from Helium. In a month and a week I have earned $17 from Associated Content for four of the ten articles that I have recently submitted to them. I submit the same articles to both as non exclusive content. Though I have to admit I just get a charge out of being an officially "Published Author" with my name on the bylines of all of the content that I create. I truly enjoy these small income producing and artistically gratifying sites that allow you to share the contents of your head and your heart. (Believe me I am just happy that when I submitted my articles I was happy just to have them not returned to me with deprecating commentary from the the sites saying that they couldn't use my articles!.)
Even though I am working on a college degree as my "backup plan" what I want is ultimately to become an author. Of congtemporary articles (which is what I am writing now.) and shorts stories and research essays (when they must be done for my degree program) They even publish these! WOW!
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27 responses
@highflyingxangel (9225)
• United States
7 Feb 07
I love writing for AC and getting published and paid. It means a lot to me because I really enjoy writing and wouldn't mind actually being a writer full time, and right now, I technically I am. I made over $100 last month from AC and I'm hoping to make about the same this month.
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@sharone74 (4837)
• United States
7 Feb 07
How long have you been writing for AC and how long total?
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@mansha (6298)
• India
7 Feb 07
Nice to know you. This is amazing but sadly associated content does not accept outside USA writers, helium I have not checked yet. I alos write poetry and small articles but never got them published yes one got published uears back but then I didn't even tried to get them published. few publishers friends of mine even asked for them but I never sent any of my writings, I think you should pursue it as a writer if you are good, I didn't but now I wish I should have. I think I killed the writer in me slowly over the years. I do write but frquency is really less these days. I think I have broken my relationship with the words and now they also do not want to come to me.
@AnythngArt (3302)
• United States
7 Feb 07
I don't think you can break your relationship with words. It's like riding a bicycle. Even if you don't do it for a long time, with a little practice, you can do it again easily. With writing I think that many people just write something and want it to be their best work instantly, and it takes time and rewriting. Good luck and don't give up.
@p3halliwel2005 (3156)
• Philippines
7 Feb 07
Hi Mansha..I think associated content allows outside the US. I signed up yesterday and I got through...Helium allows only certain countries and I can't get in that.
@primecrimson (1388)
• Philippines
7 Feb 07
Ive been joining sites like this Ive never earned so far. I love to write but I don't have too much time for this. So I decided to focus my attention here in mylot.
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@raveemenon (1071)
• India
8 Feb 07
Glad to meet a budding authour. I have been writing articles as a ghost writer for many Indian service buyers and they paid me pea nuts.I now stopped submitting the articles to these exploiters and am contributing for ezine publishers and free sites to add traffic to my blogs and sites. I know the Associated content is a good pay master but only american authors are accepted. I am not aware of helium and kindly get me the details .By the by you can also try xomba and the link is below.
http://www.xomba.com/referral/7777825e
It would be nice for you to get a feeling of freelancing at this young age that may help you to become a good copywriter. You may also try bidding copywriting work like articles and e book from get a freelancer.com or
freelanceexchange.com etc.good luck.
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@tictac714 (975)
• United States
8 Feb 07
I just joined up on xomba today, How is that working out for you? Are you earning anything?
@ginny36 (266)
• United States
7 Feb 07
Hi! Thanks for sharing your experiences with Helium and Associated Content. I just recently started playing around with both of them. I have four articles at Helium that have earned a total of 85 cents in a month and I have 4 articles at Associated Content that are still in the "submitted" phase, so I don't know what the outcome of those will be.
You're right, it's just exciting and fun to be published. And its encouraging to me to hear of others experiences with these sites, so thank you!
@smilingurvashi (1151)
• India
7 Feb 07
even i love writing and i have a dream of becoming a renowned author i a couple of years. i have already written lot of interesting short-stories and beautiful poems but don't know how to start-off. i don't want my stories to be published in some monthly magazine as i think i should have their copyrights. i tried contacting writersbureau.com but they will 4 long years to give me a certificate of a freelance writer which i'm not inetersted in. can you help me out?
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@money_maker01 (1097)
• Malaysia
8 Feb 07
hi..that's really nice!!! actually for all these time being i was looking for such oportunity to be a freelance writer because i really love to write. when i found this mylot i was so happy. actually i'm so intrested on associated content that you been joined at. how we are going to join it? is it free?
@raj9433327675 (1241)
• India
7 Feb 07
hey sharon frist how are you? i am from india.you have posted a good topics.i am interested in freelance writing and content writing.you are involve in this job.would you prefer to say something about it to me,that ican gather little information.please give some handosme instructions so that i can start the job.thank you.
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@tictac714 (975)
• United States
7 Feb 07
I just joined AC myself, had my first article accepted for $7, and I have 2 more pending.
I also joined helium, but from your earnings it seems safe to say that AC pays much better.
Do you know if AC pays less for "non exclusive" content than for exclusive?
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@livvy092002 (1032)
• Philippines
8 Feb 07
Its nice to know that you are doing well in your writing and it also helps you in your studies at the same time! Wow really! I also would like to make writing as a hobby and would definitely check out the websites of associated content and helium. Thank you for this discussion, i was inspired to write and earn.. and thank you for sharing the links. Good luck!
@SisterWoman (8)
• United States
7 Feb 07
How Cool! I would love to do that for a living - or even for a hoot... I'm an excellent technical writer and for many years, had to produce reports suitable for boards of trustees, lawyers, bankers, etc. Now, because of a disability, I can no longer work outside of the home and think what you're talking about sounds fun - even if it is just a few dollars. Can you send me a link or could I just enter the two names you mentioned? Say, final thought - do I need a recommendation or references?
@SisterWoman (8)
• United States
7 Feb 07
About the links - I just saw them on a comment so I'll use those. BTW - thank you so much for your post. This (writing for fun and money) sounds better than sliced bread.
@abhiquest (579)
• India
7 Feb 07
I think you are really working quite hard. I would like to know more about the programs, I believe they are not for international citizens.
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@miningbeeble (328)
• United States
8 Feb 07
If you want to know, there is another site that pays you like helium and AC. It is called Triond. I bet you have heard of it. Well, it is pretty easy because all you do is submit the content for review, just like in the above sites and then, after some views of the content, you will get a lot of money. Plus, I heard on Helium, they can change what ever they want on your article, but on Triond, they keep it the same and let you be expressive. It was pretty fun for a little bit and I earn some secondary cash from it now.
If you want to promote your websites with more ease, try (www.digg.com). It will give your article out for the masses of people on digg.com to review it and look at it. I have gotten double what I would have had without that website. It is gauranteed to get you more views, faster. Well, happy writing. :)
@nishdan01 (3051)
• Singapore
8 Feb 07
I have been in helium for 7 months now,since it wasin beta stage.I got paid many times now.AC is only for US residents.Am I right?
@nilzerous1 (2434)
• India
8 Feb 07
Great carry on with your work, it is good to see someone like you so much focussed in your career. Also you have a unique writing style which is being reflected in this post. So, I would like to congratulate you for your achievements so far.
@kesfylstra (1868)
• United States
8 Feb 07
AC just gave me $500 in one shot! I won one of their producer awards. It is definately worth it to join and submit, and make quality work!
@ajinomoto23 (1057)
• Philippines
8 Feb 07
St. Augustine wrote many relfection about love of God. He had an angel who show him the mystery and power of each word. The angel visited me once and told me each word has its own light that it bears. I want to give you a garland as a crown. Words are like flowers they bloom. Be sure to catch them when they bloom.
