Self-Syndication Keeps Money and Control in Your Pocket

Whether you currently write a local newspaper column or want to increase your exposure as a writer farther afield, self-syndicating a column may be the ticket for you.

Self-syndication simply means that you are seeking out and managing newspaper clients on your own rather than having a service do it for you (for a cut of your earnings). Self-syndicating gives you more control over your business and leads to closer ties between you and the newspaper editors you work with.

Continue reading this article>>>

posted by Lyn Lomasi, Article Writer For Hire Staff

In this Yahoo! News Bites video, viewers get introduced to Associated Content. Pamela Woon and Luke Beatty explain what AC is about and what it brings to Yahoo, revenue-wise. Beatty is AC's Founder and President.

by Lyn Lomasi, Article Writer for Hire Staff

New to writing for Associated Content? After signing up and reading the FAQ, TOU, and Submission Guidelines, you may still have questions. As a seasoned AC Contributor and Community Guide, I've compiled answers to some of the things new writers may wonder about and need help with.

New to AC? How to Use the Social Networking Features
If you're a new to Associated Content, you may not have given the social aspects of AC much thought. If you have, but you haven't done much social networking online, it may be slightly confusing at first. What does AC have to offer in this area?

New to AC? Incomplete, Submitted, Offer, Pending, Removed, and Other Status Terminology
You found Associated Content and have just started submitting content. But, now your article has a status you don't understand. Incomplete, Submitted, Offer, Pending, Removed, and more are statuses you might see on your article.

How to be an Objective Reader in Social Writing Circles
When participating in social writing networks and websites, you will come across a wide array of opinions. At times the viewpoints of others will not be the same as your own. It is possible to disagree with the writer without putting them down.

How to Balance Time for Writing, Networking, and More at AC
When I first joined Associated Content, I thought I'd only be writing. At first I didn't realize there was reading and commenting on articles, forum participation, writing lessons, promotion, and so much more. So how do I make time for it all?

Business and Personal Benefits of Being an AC Contributor
When I first joined AC, I had no clue just how valuable that choice would turn out to be. Based on my experience, AC's unique combination of writing opportunities, resources, and social networking features is vital to all freelance writers.

How to Keep Readers Interested in Your Articles
If you expect to make money in online article writing, you need to develop an audience. First, you need to draw readers in via promotion, SEO, and the like. But once they are there, you need to figure out how to keep readers interested.

Why Am I Not Making Money at AC? Page Views, Offers, and More
Struggling to make money writing for AC? About to give up and decide it just isn't for you. Maybe you just need a quick refresher on writing for AC and the web in general. As an experienced AC Contributor and web writer, perhaps I can help.

*For more tips related to AC, stay tuned to this blog, check the page For Writers, or contact me here or at AC. I'm a Community Guide there and love helping fellow writers.

by Lyn Lomasi, Article Writer for Hire Staff

Associated Content is always looking for great parenting content. As a Featured Contributor in that category, I know that AC is always seeking out great writers, videographers, and more. The site accepts submissions of articles, videos, audio, and slideshows.

So, what's the benefit to you? You could possibly be paid for articles that are unique, well-written, informative, and entertaining. Plus, you get to work any hours you want and stay home with the kids, too. And you don't need to pay some scam site, only to find out it wasn't what you thought it was. You can write about parenting. But you can also write about other topics as well. AC pays writers to write what they know.

Once you join (always free - no "upgrade" fees), you are given the opportunity to choose from topics or to submit work on your own topics. If they choose to publish the content, you will get an offer. Whether you accept is up to you. You also have the option of submitting for performance-only, which (depending on the rights option you choose) can speed the process after the first few submissions.

Videos, audio, and slideshows do not currently receive upfront offers. However, there still is earning potential with them. Sometimes there are requests for them, which offer upfront payments.

Also, all published submissions (text, video, audio, and slideshows) receive a page view (performance) bonus, which starts at $1.50 per 1,000 views and grows with success on the site. 1,000 views may sound high, but in my experience, it does not take very long to get there and it can be done easily over and over.

If you know SEO, it will help a great deal. If you don't, I can help you with some tips on that, topics, and any questions regarding writing for them. My acceptance rate is high and I've had experience in pretty much every aspect of AC.

Joining is free. This is not a scam, nor is it a get-rich-quick scheme. Earning money is possible here, but it does take some effort, as with any content production. I have been writing for this site for around 3 and a half years as of the time this is published. You will be a freelancer, will not be committed to a certain number of submissions, and you will never be asked to pay them anything for being a member of the site. Being a member simply allows you to submit content and interact in various areas of the site.

If you are interested, click here to join. Once you are signed up and signed in, click here to follow me on the site and then contact me there to let me know. If you have any questions at that time, or through any of the processes (article submissions, audio submissions, coming up with ideas, etc...) I can help you. I am a Community Guide and am extremely familiar with the site.

I look forward to helping some talented parents earn money while staying at home with the kids.

More About My Experience With AC:

Why I Recommend Associated Content to All Writers

Business and Personal Benefits of Being an AC Contributor

Writing, Financial, and Personal Goals Can Help Keep You Motivated

Are you having trouble staying motivated to write? Goal lists may be your answer. Keeping sight of various milestones helps some people see the bigger picture. Should you use goal lists to stay on task with freelancing?

Click here to continue reading this article