My Associated Content posts have been getting a lot of hits, so I wanted to add another quick one. I have talked a lot about what Associated Content has to offer, how much I earn, etc. But for some reason, I have yet to say why you should sign up.
Here are three reasons that all freelance writers should consider becoming a content producer for Associated Content.
1. You can make a name for yourself. Believe it or not, some Associated Content articles get tens of thousands of page views. As you can imagine, if your articles become popular, you are going to get exposure. In turn, this could lead to other freelance writing jobs in the future.
2. There are no other services similar to Associated Content. You can write about whatever you want, and if it suits their criteria, you are more than likely going to make money. No, you do not get paid the best rates, but any money is better than no money.
3. Associated Content is perfect for everybody. No matter if you are a part-time freelance writer, full-time freelance writer, or just dabbling for fun, Associated Content will suit all of your needs. There are no requirements on quantity or deadlines to adhere to. Write when you want, take time off when you want.
Hopefully, these three reasons will show you why every freelance writer should give Associated Content a try. Remember, until you submit a few articles and experience the community togetherness, you will not totally understand what Associated Content has to offer.Â
After my post on dealing with angry clients, in which I talk a bit about getting paid in advance, I have had some inquiries as to whether or not this is a good idea. If you want to check out that post, head over to https://www.chrisblogging.com/dealing-with-angry-clients/
Anyway, there are two ways of looking at getting paid in advance. Whereas there are many benefits of this, there are also some downfalls that may or may not bother you. And in some cases, you are going to have to work with your client to find a happy medium that is mutually beneficial.
First off, let’s talk about the benefits of getting paid in advance. Obviously, it is nice to have the money up front because you know that you will not get scammed in the long run. For a lot of people, this is the number one reason that they like to ask for an upfront payment; and I do not blame them. If you have ever completed a large freelance writing project, just to get stiffed in the end, it can be a huge disappointment. Not to mention the fact that it can greatly affect your income.
Another benefit of up front payment is that you have the money available to you if need be. If your freelance writing career has yet to take off, the more money that you have access to the better off you are going to be.
On the other side of things, you need to be aware that getting paid in advance for freelance writing has some downsides as well. For instance, what happens if you get paid in advance, and the client hates what you send them? Sort of like what I chronicled in the blog post listed above. When this happens, you are sitting in a bad spot. It is nice that you have the money, but if your client is angry you will be forced to work things out with them. And if you do not, they are going to want refunded right away. Again, this opens up a whole new can of worms. Should you have to refund the entire amount? What if you already spent the money?
A lot of freelance writers are in the habit of wanting to ask for payment in advance. Personally, I play this by ear. If I have been working with a client, and am confident that they will like my work, taking prepayment is something that I will feel comfortable with. But with new clients, I usually like to hold off until the job is done.
I have found over the years that breaking payments down is a great way to agree on terms with your client. If you have a $500 job, ask for $250 up front and then the rest upon completion. This will keep both you and your client safe, and will start the relationship off with mutual trust.
As a freelance writer, you need to decide whether or not prepayments are something that you want to deal with. It is not a decision to take lightly!
There are a couple of reasons that the majority of bloggers fail, time and time again. First off, they simply get tired of making posts, marketing their site, and everything else that goes along with being successful. Another reason for failure is that most bloggers run out of things to say. After all, it takes a creative person to regularly update a blog with unique content. If you are running into writer’s block as far as your blog is concerned, there are some things that you can do to better your situation.
1. First off, you should know that writer’s block is a common problem; this is not something that only you are dealing with. Instead of getting down on yourself over this, you should look for new ways to drum up ideas. This can include anything from reading other blogs that are similar to yours, looking at past posts that you have made, etc. Anything that gets your creative juices flowing will help you to get over writer’s block.
2. If writer’s block has become a huge problem, why not find some guess bloggers who are willing to help you out for a few days? This will give you time to rest your mind, and more than likely get your thoughts straight. You may be surprised at what a few days off from writing can do for your mind.
3. Just write! If you think about it, writer’s block is something that you should never have to deal with. Even if you are running low on ideas, just write. You may not want to post everything to your blog, but the more you write, the more ideas you will formulate. Remember, even if you take a break from writing, you are going to have to pick up again sooner or later if you want your blog to succeed.
All in all, you should never let writer’s block slow down the overall progress of your blog. There are going to be times when you feel like you have hit a wall. It is at those times that you should follow the tips above so that you can keep going strong!
