Freelance Writing Monthly Earnings Report June 2010

Heather Carreiro
I had originally planned for June to be a full-time writing month, but I decided to start working on my thesis over the summer so I was more focused on researching than writing. I also completely redesigned the Expat Heather website and have been adding new content regularly.

My part-time earnings for June came in around $525, and I was published for the first time on three additional online publications: Expat Women, Journey Beyond Travel and In the Know Traveler.

I could have made a lot more with Demand Studios, as there were plenty of travel articles to claim, but I simply didn't have enough time. I claimed at least 40 articles that I didn't end up writing, and I only managed to write ____ articles for Demand during June.

Here's the monthly breakdown:

Content & Informative Travel Writing:

AC Residual - $25

AC Upfront - $0

Constant Content - $95

Demand Studios - $240

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Total $350 (Goal = $800)

Creative Travel Writing - Published Work

Matador Abroad

What Makes a Place Dangerous for Expats

My Cultural Noise Threshold is Being Violated

What's the Sexiest Accent in English?

What's a Critical Language and Why Study One?

Life in a Failed State: A Response to Foreign Policy's "Postcards from Hell"

Journey Beyond Travel

Traditional Carpets of Morocco

Erg Chebbi

In the Know Traveler

Wedding Season in Lahore, Pakistan

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Total = $180 (Goal = $200)

Monthly Total = $530 (Goal = $1000)

Coming Up in July

My husband and I are spending July in Kansas City, MO attending a training program at the International House of Prayer. I'll still be writing for Journey Beyond Travel and Matador, although I'm not sure if I'll have time for much else in addition to the program and working on my thesis. Basically, I'm not going for my monthly goal of $1000 this month, but in August I should be back on track!

If you enjoy my writing at all here on Associated Content, please do check out my creative work on Matador Abroad and leave some comments in the discussion section. Several of the pieces I've published at Abroad have spurred reflective and interesting conversation and debate.

Published by Heather Carreiro

Heather is a freelance travel writer and editor. Her articles include travel tips, free ESL lesson plans, teacher training resources, and information about expatriate life in Pakistan. Learn more on her blog...  View profile

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  • Sandra Knasiak10/19/2010

    Thank you so much for sharing this info with all of us. I always find it ultra inspiring when people list their earnings. You give people like me hope! Thanks again! Oh, and keep up the great work!

  • Kristen Brockmeyer8/31/2010

    As a completely disorganized freelancer, this is really inspiring. Thanks for sharing and I'll definitely be subscribing - maybe seeing your reports will motivate me to set some goals of my own. :)

  • Amy Ess8/23/2010

    It was interesting to look at the different places and how you do writing for them. Good luck!

  • Carol Rucker8/10/2010

    How exciting. I'm still trying to figure out the right money-making combination. I've slipped into a Local niche. That along with Crafts is starting to work for me. Congratulations on building your online income so quickly.

  • Lynn Mason7/16/2010

    I'm impressed. Thanks for the breakdown of hard #s. I don't write enough to make much but would like to grow. very helpful article!

  • Michael Segers7/11/2010

    Good work.

  • Sophie S7/8/2010

    Even though you did not reach all of your personal goals, you have still done well, Heather. Keep up the good work.
    Sophie

  • Lee Hansen7/7/2010

    I'm impressed.

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