This is going to be a fun blog to write. Today, we’ll talk about the job of a work from home content writer. And why, you ask, will this be fun? Well, that’s one of my many jobs, so I might know a little bit about it. Content writers are a very broad spectrum of workers. Some write blogs, others write articles. Many content writers work for one company or a couple of companies, while others simply use sites like Helium, eHow, and Suite101 to post their own ramblings, articles, and stories and earn profit sharing revenue off of their work. These sites are great for those looking for extra money and a super flexible schedule, but you won’t make a weekly paycheck off of sites like these unless you’ve got the time to dedicate to them.
If you’re looking for work for a work from home content writer, check out Demand Studios. They’ve got a much better policy for pay-per-article writing, and you can write as little or as much as you want. Or you can even take the time and invest the effort to find an actual position with a company or two, where you can work as a content writer full time. They’ll send you articles or content to be written, you write it, and get paid. I do a little of everything, because I don’t have one great paying position. Instead, I make my living as a work from home content writer from three or four different places. Aside from this blog, which takes very little time in my day, I also write articles for two different companies, plus I do some marketing work on the side for the guy who gave me my big break.
I personally enjoy having so many irons in the fire. If you can’t handle this kind of chaos, you might be better off finding one good job for a work from home content writer and sticking with it. However, if you like to keep things fresh, interesting, and always be busy, picking up multiple gigs is a fun and effective way to do that. On average, the beginner should expect to make between $5 and $10 an article, depending on the length of the article and amount of research involved. Once you’ve established yourself, you can increase your rates if you desire. I don’t, simply because if I charge a little less than the next guy, I’ll get more jobs, and usually end up making more money in the end.
Don’t get me wrong; I’m not getting ripped off or giving away my work. You shouldn’t either. I’m making a living, and earning what I deserve. I’m just not going to be a six-figure content writer overnight like many out there who won’t accept less than $20 an article and have a harder time finding work. Being flexible is great, and establishing relationships where you can negotiate rates is much better than going from one gig to the next and charging top dollar. For those who run out of projects at the end of the month, I’ll never have that problem. You don’t have to either, as long as you present yourself as a fair, flexible work from home content writer, and build relationships with your clients rather than doing the work and taking off.