How to select a content marketing niche that is not only profitable, but fun and fulfilling. If you want to understand the importance of specializing in a content marketing niche (or two), here’s a story for you. Two years ago, my husband had a strange twitching in his eye that was painful and limited his […]
How Much Does Content Marketing Writing Pay?
Average rates: $1 a word. (With some caveats.) You’re interested in content marketing writing because you’ve heard it’s profitable, right? That’s the key. How much does it pay? And this is a good question to ask—a great question to ask—if you’re in business for yourself. A freelance writer who doesn’t make money doesn’t remain freelance […]
From Journalism To Content Marketing In 7 Simple Steps
Make the leap from journalism to content marketing and start earning average rates of $1 a word and up. The leap from journalism to content marketing is an obvious one. Think about it—both use the same storytelling and research skills, both kinds of work require you to become an expert on the topic very quickly, […]
The Beginner’s Guide To Content Marketing
Content marketing pays well, particularly for specialist writers, with rates starting at $1 a word. Here’s how to get started. Freelance writers are in greater demand than ever. It’s just that, increasingly, their skills are valued more by businesses than newspapers. Here’s a step-by-step guide to content marketing if you’re new to this gig. In […]
How To Turn Your Biggest Disadvantage Into Your Biggest Strength
No matter what your difficulty or weakness, I assure you there’s a way to turn it into an advantage. Here’s how. When I first started my career as a freelance journalist, I was convinced that the fact I was based in India was a huge disadvantage when getting assignments from US and UK-based clients. I […]