How to Get Paid to Write and Earn Passive Residual Income With Your Writing

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Freelance writers can not only earn direct income and upfront payments for their work, they can also earn passive residual income.

Writers can make a nice living writing online. Freelance writers can not only earn direct income and upfront payments for their work, they can also earn residual income.  Both direct payments and passive residual income have their benefits.

Writing for the web isn't like writing for print.  Print markets pay more and those that have previously written for print might be intimidated or offended by the differences in pay for web writing.  Writing for the web can actually bring in more income than print writing, over a period of time, for the same article, where the print article would be a one time payment.

If you are looking for a one time payment for your writing on the web, there is always a market for writers to write and sell their work.  There are many clients who will outright purchase your work, some that will simply pay for using your article, some who will give you a byline, and some that won't give a byline.  A good place to check for daily freelance writing jobs is Deb Ng's Freelance Writing Gigs at http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com.

Often however, a client will want full rights to the article or articles.  In the past, this was known as selling away your copyright.  Today, it's better known as ghostwriting.  The problem with this type of writing is that once you sell it, it's no longer yours.  You can't claim it, use it as a sample, make any further profit from it, etc.  It belongs legally to the one you sold it to, even if you wrote it for a mere $5 fee.  Some see no problem with this. Some see it as selling yourself very short.

Many writers enjoy the benefits of writing for passive residual income, rather than an upfront payment or direct payment.  This type of writing generally has a very low payment per pay period, but you are paid for the same material over and over again, adding up to a nice income over time.  Being paid a revenue share and by page views actually can afford you a better income than being paid outright for an article.  For example, if you sold a piece you wrote as a ghostwriter for $10 for a one time payment, you wouldn't make any more income from that article. The person you sold it to however might because you sold the copyright.  You could have put the article on a content site and be paid page views and revenue shares, making the earning unlimited.

To assume one might immediately start making a lot of money from content sites would be a mistake.  It does take time for earning to accumulate from page views and revenue shares, but the overall passive residual earnings will most likely deeply surpass one time payments and selling away your copyright.  Using StumbleUpon, Twitter, and other social networking and bookmarking services will help to get traffic and views to your articles online.

One way to get the ultimate financial benefit from each article is to make slight changes for each article before posting it to another site, making it unique.  Also consider rewriting some articles with a different slant.  For example, an article about helping your overweight dog lose weight and be healthy can be rewritten to be about an overweight cat or hamster, etc.  An article about young women starting over after a breakup can be rewritten for young men starting over.  You get the point.  Almost any article can have various slants, making the article draw more income without much added work.

Some sites that pay writers with revenue sharing and page views are: AssociatedContent.com, Bukisa.com, eHow.com (join their writer's compensation program), AddsYou.com, Triond.com, Helium.com (their pay structure has changed recently making it more difficult to earn), and Suite101.com. 

Other writing jobsites and content writing sites to check out are: Mahalo.com, Textbroker.com, BrightHub.com, DemandStudios.com, LoveToKnow.com, MediaBistro.com, JournalismJobs.com, and Life123.com. For those looking for blogging jobs, try checking out Problogger's job board at http://jobs.problogger.net/.

Another good idea for earning income by writing online is to look for people who want someone to do guest blogging for their blog.  Some people cannot afford to hire a full time blogger so they will ask for someone to do guest blog posts and pay the blogger for their blog posts. 

Earning passive residual income from your writing is wonderful because you generally do the work once (except for rewriting for new slants), and yet the income just keeps coming in.  This type of writing won't make you rich overnight, but it adds up over time.  While it's still great to write and get paid immediately and upfront for freelance work, the benefits of passive residual income are worth waiting for.

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If you are a seasoned writer or just want to give online writing a try, then turning your ideas into cold, hard cash isn’t really all that hard to accomplish. Although, I would be lying if I said that making big money from online writing is easy to do, however if you are willing to work hard and dedicate some real time learning the ins and outs of online marketing, then it is realistic to earn one hundred dollars or more in a single month. It all boils down to you and how much time that you are willing to invest in your writing future that will determine whether or not all of your hardwork will payoff in the end.


Not all-online writing opportunities pay the same nor does every online publishing site generate massive volumes of Internet traffic. When choosing an online publisher to write for, please consider the current popularity of the site, because the more popular the site is, then the better your articles will perform in the longrun. If the publishing opportunity pays out a large royalty, but fails to generate much traffic on its own, then by the end of the month that large royalty will fail to earn you much money.


Also, it is your responsibility to read and agree with all company policies and royalty payouts in advance of joining an income earning writing program. Most people do not take the time to read through the terms and agreements before joining an online program and many times the failure to actually read the terms and policies of a program will lead to earning little money or members being removed from the programs for violating rules.


So, read everything carefully before joining any of the following programs to avoid writing in circles and not earning any money.


Bukisa (http://www.bukisa.com/join/2633 )

Bukisa in terms of income earning potential is proving to be a higher paying online writing opportunity after testing the system with a recent test article. Bukisa pays writers according to the number of readers or views an article receives, so currently Bukisa Index is paying $3.95 per 1000 views. The Bukisa Index is subject to change at any given time, so it is the writers responsibility to keep inform of any changes in the Bukisa Index on the site’s home page.

Bukisa offers writers another unique opportunity to earn extra money in the form of a referral program. Writers who want to participate in this referral program simply share a special referral code with their friends and fellow writers in a non-spamming way, and then if any new members join and begins writing for Bukisa, you will receive an additional percentage based on what your network earns up to 3 levels down.


Triond (http://www.triond.com )


Triond is an excellent online writing opportunity for both seasoned writers and inspiring writers, which allows writers to write practically any type of content that the members want to write. Triond pays out 50% of the advertising revenue that each individual article or blog published earns. The advertising revenue varies depending on the topic and style that the writer chooses to publish and according to the total number of readers (views) the article or blog receives in a single day. Writers are paid on the 15th day each month, just as long as the writer has earned $.50 (Paypal) or $50.00 if being paid by Western Union or check. My pen name is Nelson Doyle at Triond.


StoryMash (http://www/storymash.com )


StoryMash is an excellent opportunity for writers whom enjoy writing short stories whether the story is their own or a continuation of a story that was originally started by another StoryMash member. Writers who originally begin a story will earn a little more than those writers who chooses to write continuation chapters for the original works. Writers are paid a royalty of at least 50% of all third party ad revenue that their published works generate for the publisher. The more popular the stories that you start are, then the more money you will potential earn.


Thisisby.us (http://thisisby.us/help.php )

This online publisher pays writers 50% royalty based on the total overall number of views that an article receives in a 24-hour day. That’s not all, even commenters can earn a 10% royalty based on advertising revenue earned from the article, and just for reading and leaving their comments on the articles that they have read. Anyone desiring to earn any income either way must be members of the site.


Wisebread (http://www.wisebread.com )

Wisebread offers its writers the opportunity to earn an extra income by writing blogs about “Living large on a small budget”. Members share their knowledge about personal finances, frugal living, career and income, life hacks and deals and coupons. This publisher pays out a premium page view rate that is based on how much traffic the author can attract to their site. The more traffic that a writer manages to bring in, then the more that writer earns.


Blog Posts for Sale (http://blogpostsforsale.com/faq )


Blog Posts For Sale has created an opportunity for bloggers to get paid by selling advertising links that are placed within the blog posts that the writers' blog about. Bloggers do set their own prices and Blog Posts For Sale has set a minimum price of $20.00 per permanent advertising link. Blog Posts For Sale will receive $7.00 BPFS fee, so the writer would earn an actual $13.00 per link (if the link was sold for $20.00) and more if the advertising link were sold for more than $20.00. Blog Posts For Sale reserves the right to accept and deny blog posts and subjects that are not allowed are: Sex, poker and gambling. Anything illegal.

HubPages (http://hubpages.com )

HubPages is a place where writers can write about just about anything that is interesting to them and earn 60% of the ad revenue that is generated from their writings. Writer must register for a free affiliate account through Google Adsense, eBay and/or Amazon, so to enable them to start earning an income. When you have time pay a visit to HubPages and take the quick HubPages Tour, so to learn how exactly the program works.

INeedCoffee (http://www.ineedcoffee.com/us/revenue )

INeedCoffee is currently seeking writers that are interested in writing quality web content for their website. This opportunity pays writers by sharing an even share of Google Adsense advertising revenue that is generated through the writer's published article. This is an opportunity that will require the writer to self promote their published work them self, so to increase the overall amount of views their article(s) receive in a 30 day time period.

RealityTvFan.net (http://www.realitytvfan.net/get-paid-to-write )

RealityTvFan.net is offering an ideal writing opportunity for bloggers that are fans of television reality shows. Writers who enjoy expressing their feelings and emotions about their favorite reality television programming can earn a share of the Google Adsense revenue earned from your articles published by the Orble network. Watching television and writing about the experience is the perfect job for any writer that values their time to play.


Yuwie (http://www.yuwie.com )

Yuwie unlike the first three online writing opportunities is actually an unique way for people who really are not all that interested in writing articles or blogs for an income, because they would rather spend all day mingling on their favorite social site. Yuwie is a social site that pays its members to do what people normally would do on any other social site like add photos, profiles, music and videos and so on. Additionally, members can earn an additional income from referrals up to 10 levels down, so the more friends that you invite, then the more money you can potentially earn.

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Content Source: Write For An Income: 10 Incredible Internet Writing Opportunities To Earn More Money - Bukisa.com

If you are a seasoned writer or just want to give online writing a try, then turning your ideas into cold, hard cash isn’t really all that hard to accomplish. Although, I would be lying if I said that making big money from online writing is easy to do, however if you are willing to work hard and dedicate some real time learning the ins and outs of online marketing, then it is realistic to earn one hundred dollars or more in a single month. It all boils down to you and how much time that you are willing to invest in your writing future that will determine whether or not all of your hardwork will payoff in the end. Not all-online writing opportunities pay the same nor does every online publishing site generate massive volumes of Internet traffic. When choosing an online publisher to write for, please consider the current popularity of the site, because the more popular the site is, then the better your articles will perform in the longrun. If the publishing opportunity pays out a large royalty, but fails to generate much traffic on its own, then by the end of the month that large royalty will fail to earn you much money. Also, it is your responsibility to read and agree with all company policies and royalty payouts in advance of joining an income earning writing program. Most people do not take the time to read through the terms and agreements before joining an online program and many times the failure to actually read the terms and policies of a program will lead to earning little money or members being removed from the programs for violating rules. So, read everything carefully before joining any of the following programs to avoid writing in circles and not earning any money. Bukisa (http://www.bukisa.com/join/2633 ) Bukisa in terms of income earning potential is proving to be a higher paying online writing opportunity after testing the system with a recent test article. Bukisa pays writers according to the number of readers or views an article receives, so currently Bukisa Index is paying $3.95 per 1000 views. The Bukisa Index is subject to change at any given time, so it is the writers responsibility to keep inform of any changes in the Bukisa Index on the site’s home page. Bukisa offers writers another unique opportunity to earn extra money in the form of a referral program. Writers who want to participate in this referral program simply share a special referral code with their friends and fellow writers in a non-spamming way, and then if any new members join and begins writing for Bukisa, you will receive an additional percentage based on what your network earns up to 3 levels down. Triond (http://www.triond.com ) Triond is an excellent online writing opportunity for both seasoned writers and inspiring writers, which allows writers to write practically any type of content that the members want to write. Triond pays out 50% of the advertising revenue that each individual article or blog published earns. The advertising revenue varies depending on the topic and style that the writer chooses to publish and according to the total number of readers (views) the article or blog receives in a single day. Writers are paid on the 15th day each month, just as long as the writer has earned $.50 (Paypal) or $50.00 if being paid by Western Union or check. My pen name is Nelson Doyle at Triond. StoryMash (http://www/storymash.com ) StoryMash is an excellent opportunity for writers whom enjoy writing short stories whether the story is their own or a continuation of a story that was originally started by another StoryMash member. Writers who originally begin a story will earn a little more than those writers who chooses to write continuation chapters for the original works. Writers are paid a royalty of at least 50% of all third party ad revenue that their published works generate for the publisher. The more popular the stories that you start are, then the more money you will potential earn. Thisisby.us (http://thisisby.us/help.php ) This online publisher pays writers 50% royalty based on the total overall number of views that an article receives in a 24-hour day. That’s not all, even commenters can earn a 10% royalty based on advertising revenue earned from the article, and just for reading and leaving their comments on the articles that they have read. Anyone desiring to earn any income either way must be members of the site. Wisebread (http://www.wisebread.com ) Wisebread offers its writers the opportunity to earn an extra income by writing blogs about “Living large on a small budget”. Members share their knowledge about personal finances, frugal living, career and income, life hacks and deals and coupons. This publisher pays out a premium page view rate that is based on how much traffic the author can attract to their site. The more traffic that a writer manages to bring in, then the more that writer earns. Blog Posts for Sale (http://blogpostsforsale.com/faq ) Blog Posts For Sale has created an opportunity for bloggers to get paid by selling advertising links that are placed within the blog posts that the writers' blog about. Bloggers do set their own prices and Blog Posts For Sale has set a minimum price of $20.00 per permanent advertising link. Blog Posts For Sale will receive $7.00 BPFS fee, so the writer would earn an actual $13.00 per link (if the link was sold for $20.00) and more if the advertising link were sold for more than $20.00. Blog Posts For Sale reserves the right to accept and deny blog posts and subjects that are not allowed are: Sex, poker and gambling. Anything illegal. HubPages (http://hubpages.com ) HubPages is a place where writers can write about just about anything that is interesting to them and earn 60% of the ad revenue that is generated from their writings. Writer must register for a free affiliate account through Google Adsense, eBay and/or Amazon, so to enable them to start earning an income. When you have time pay a visit to HubPages and take the quick HubPages Tour, so to learn how exactly the program works. INeedCoffee (http://www.ineedcoffee.com/us/revenue ) INeedCoffee is currently seeking writers that are interested in writing quality web content for their website. This opportunity pays writers by sharing an even share of Google Adsense advertising revenue that is generated through the writer's published article. This is an opportunity that will require the writer to self promote their published work them self, so to increase the overall amount of views their article(s) receive in a 30 day time period. RealityTvFan.net (http://www.realitytvfan.net/get-paid-to-write ) RealityTvFan.net is offering an ideal writing opportunity for bloggers that are fans of television reality shows. Writers who enjoy expressing their feelings and emotions about their favorite reality television programming can earn a share of the Google Adsense revenue earned from your articles published by the Orble network. Watching television and writing about the experience is the perfect job for any writer that values their time to play. Yuwie (http://www.yuwie.com ) Yuwie unlike the first three online writing opportunities is actually an unique way for people who really are not all that interested in writing articles or blogs for an income, because they would rather spend all day mingling on their favorite social site. Yuwie is a social site that pays its members to do what people normally would do on any other social site like add photos, profiles, music and videos and so on. Additionally, members can earn an additional income from referrals up to 10 levels down, so the more friends that you invite, then the more money you can potentially earn.

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