A List of Content Mills for Beginning Freelance Writers
In my last post, I discussed content mills and why you might want to use one as a freelance writer. Here I'm going to list some popular content mills that are appropriate for writers beginning their freelance careers. These sites do require you to apply and may ask for samples of your work, but you don't need a publishing background to write for them.
Of course, information on these sites could change at any time. Content mills come and go on the regular. They've been known to disappear completely or suddenly shake up their platforms. So be sure to do your research on any of these sites that interest you.
Mills for Beginners
This is a platform that is good for writers who want more experience. It doesn't pay much. Current reports are that most writers start at less than one cent per word but can work up to about 4 cents per word. Writers grab jobs from a list and are ranked with stars.
This is another good option for those new to freelancing, but you do have to send in an application and wait for them to answer you. Once you're in, you can select from the available jobs. The pay typically isn't very high, although there are occasionally offers that pay better. Some writers have reported that there are times when available jobs aren't plentiful.
Scripted has a fairly positive reputation among writers, mainly because you can earn more money here than at other mills. However, some people say that writer support and editing isn't the best. You also have to pay a $19 fee to apply, but they say they'll give you a $50 bonus when you sell an article.
Constant Content is well-liked because it's a different kind of site. Instead of choosing assignments, you post articles you've written. Clients can view portions of the articles and buy what they want. Writers set their own prices, which is another bonus. Some writers have reported doing very well on Constant Content, while others complain that the 35% cut the website takes is too high.
Writer Access is another site that doesn't require writers to have experience. The application process involves submitting a writing sample instead of published clips. Writer Access ranks writers at different levels. Different levels are eligible for different jobs, and higher-level jobs pay more. So you might start with jobs that pay about 3 cents a word but you can work your way up to jobs that pay $1 per word or more.
Content Gather is another website that offers a marketplace where you can post your articles for sale. The difference between them and Constant Content is that you cannot charge anything you want on Content Gather. You can choose to charge between about 1 cent and 10 cents per word depending on your writing level, but they only take a 20% fee when an article sells.
This list of content mills for beginners should
give you some direction as you start your freelance writing career. The truth is that different sites work for different writers, and you have to try a few content mills before you discover what will work best for you. Content mills can be great for giving yourself a place to start and for gaining experience and confidence. And as a bonus, you can make a little money along the way.
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