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Make a living with words. Article writing, copywriting, finding clients, and getting paid fairly. From content mills to magazine bylines.

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Grace Tanaka What should I charge per word? Nov 4, 2025 6:07 pm

Content mills pay a penny a word - thats a trap. Aim for 10 cents minimum. Established markets pay 50 cents to a dollar.

Dave Modem Nov 11, 2025 3:07 pm

LOL this is so true. Been there, done that.

Bob Nakamura Getting paid on time Nov 3, 2025 1:07 am

Always get a signed agreement with payment terms. Invoice promptly. A polite follow-up after 30 days is professional, not pushy.

Charlie Reeves Nov 3, 2025 10:07 pm

Thanks for sharing! This is exactly what I was looking for.

admin Nov 7, 2025 6:07 am

Finally! Someone who gets it. I have been saying this for months.

Avtoservis_inei Nov 7, 2025 2:07 pm

Wow, did not know that. Learn something new every day!

Charlie Reeves Querying magazines Oct 28, 2025 11:07 am

A sharp query letter sells your idea, not the whole article. Study the magazine, pitch a specific angle, follow their guidelines exactly.

Bob Nakamura Oct 28, 2025 11:07 pm

My experience: it depends on your specific situation but generally this is good advice.

Charlie Reeves Oct 29, 2025 7:07 pm

I made every mistake in this thread before finding it. Wish I had read it sooner.

admin Oct 31, 2025 11:07 am

Newbie alert: what does that abbreviation mean? Still learning the lingo here.

Frank Okonkwo Nov 2, 2025 6:07 pm

My uncle does this for a living and he agrees 100% with what you said.

Avtoservis_inei Beating writers block on deadline Aug 9, 2025 12:07 am

Outline first, write ugly, edit later. The blank page is the enemy. Bad words on paper beat perfect words in your head.

Charlie Reeves Aug 12, 2025 8:07 am

I second this recommendation. Have been using it for months.

Grace Tanaka Aug 15, 2025 5:07 pm

Adding to this: you can also try a different approach that worked for me...

Charlie Reeves Finding your first paying client Aug 7, 2025 7:07 am

Start with local businesses that need website copy. A newsletter, a brochure, an About page. Build a portfolio piece by piece.

Grace Tanaka Aug 13, 2025 12:07 am

Off topic but related: has anyone else noticed a similar pattern with...