How to Make Money from Writing

How to make money from writing in the US

Having a career as a writer is an idea that attracts a lot of people who live in the United States. There’s no doubt that it would be great to be have a legion of fans who adore your work and make some serious money from seeing it adapted for the screen. Even if your aspirations aren’t as lofty, it’s a real kick seeing your work in print for the rest of America to see, and there are other perks to be had, such as free DVDs or CDs to review. However, as any other freelancer would say to those wondering how to make money from writing, you will not get very far without working hard. Even then, there is no guarantee that you can be a success as a writer.

Not everyone wants to be the next Stephen King, though – some of us would just like to earn a few extra dollars in our spare time by doing something that we enjoy. If you’re one of those people, there may be a place for you on our team of writers here at Words of Worth.

We’re on the lookout for writers located in the USA. It’s a competitive market, and as such, we offer competitive rates for your work. Not only do we pay our writers well and on time – every calendar month for the contracts that they complete – we offer all the support they need. Whether it’s resources or some one to one coaching or inspiration from our in-house editors, we make sure that they have the tools to do the job.

In return, we ask that you’re not only a great writer, but have English as your first language, a reliable internet connection and a few hours spare each week to devote to us.

Want to know how to make money from writing? It’s easy – head over to our FAQ to see how.

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