How to Really Make Your Living with Associated Content - 4 Steps to Success

Nearly a couple of years ago I, just like you, ran across Associated Content. Like many of the first-time users, I was extremely intrigued about the possibilities Associated Content was laying before me. The thought of getting paid for your writing was too good to be true. But then, like most, I began to grow doubtful that this company would actually pay for web content. Yet, there was only one way to find out, submit an article. Several days later, I received my very first offer, for $10.00 - You can read this article here - and the rest is, as they say, history.

For the next several months, I began slowly writing for Associated Content. My submissions were around two or three articles every couple of days. Seeing that the whole idea of writing web articles was new, I took every step of the way carefully. Like most Content Producer's, I had a reason for writing articles. I wanted a T-Mobile Sidekick, which I was able to get (read my review of the T-Mobile Sidekick III). However, saving around $300 took several months, but it was well worth it. Over the next few months I began to write more and more, until I realized that I could actually make my living writing for Associated Content.

This was extremely exciting for me, because I was only 19 at the time. So by writing for Associated Content, it gave me more time to relax with my friends and to study for college. Unlike if I had a normal part-time job. However, I soon became lazy and began to put off my writing. Until one day, I looked into my PayPal account, and saw that I had $3.75 to my name, thus the next day I went out and got a normal job. I thought that my dreams of working at home were over. This was until about four months ago, when I decided to give it one more try. So, I began to write for Associated Content like never before.

This time it was still hard, but I wrote, nonetheless - working my way through problems and ending up finding solutions. For the next two months, I began to a session of trial-and-error in order to see what is most cohesive to my writing. And throughout these tests, I quickly found several tips that allowed me to write anywhere between 10 - 20 articles per work day. Now, I'm living it up with Associated Content.

However, one day I was reading through the forums and many people can't seem to write more than a couple of articles per day, even though they want to write more. And seeing that I have discovered several tips that really make a difference in how much you can write in one day, I have decided to share these articles with the Associated Content Community.

1. Write About Things You Love. You would be surprised how many times I have found myself writing articles that I absolutely loathe. It was then that I realized my writing was taking FOREVER. I was going slow, my work was sloppy and it was not fun. However, the moment I decided to write about only things that I am passionate about my output of articles have doubled. If you go to my Content Producer Page, than you will see tons of articles about appliances, this has always been a guilty pleasure for me. I worked for an appliance company for over a year, and quickly became secretly obsessed about this industry. Thus, I write lots of articles about different products. And most importantly, I have FUN WHILE WRITING. Good rule of thumb, don't write unless you're passionate about it. I know this is a harsh statement, I would not say this unless I thought it was true. Because if you write about things you hate, than it is going to be reflected in your writing, and I don't know about you, but I don't like reading articles that were not written with love and care. This really does bleed through into your writing. That's why this tip is the Number One Tip I can give any Content Producer.
2. Research Your Topics The Night Before You Write About Them. This is one of the most important ways that you can streamline your article writing. If your articles are going to take some research, such as News Articles, than perform all of this research the night before you write about them. This way, the next morning you can wake up and start writing immediately. By doing so, you will save an immense amount of time and energy, allowing you to write more articles in less time.
3. Make Yourself a Daily or Weekly Work Schedule, And Stick To It!!!! This is one of the tips that have helped me stick with my writing. Like most jobs out there, you will receive a weekly schedule, and you MUST stick with it. Well, the same is with writing at home. I know, for those of you who don't work at home, than I'm sure you think it's full of luxury and relaxation. I will admit that it is less stressful, and much more pleasant, but it is still WORK. Once you start working from home, the novelty of it will quickly wear off, and you will then be stuck confused and wondering what to do next. By making yourself a doable work schedule, than you will know when you are writing and how many articles you will submit. Make sure that you do this, and STICK TO IT. The only way that you will have success in working from home is being ORGANIZED and PROMPT.
4. Write Articles in Batches. Now, this last tip is one that I have just recently discovered, and it works great! Say that you want to write 15 articles everyday for five days a week. First off, you must realize how long do these articles take you to write? Can you get a couple done per hour? Realistically gage the time commitment to this large number of daily articles. Now, organize your daily schedule, going from Tip #3, how long are you to work today? Considering your time commitment, split-up the articles in Batches. So, if you want to write 15 articles in one day, than I suggest having three separate batches. Each "batch" will consist of Five (5) Articles. Now, after you write the first batch, take a break, go for a drive, smoke a cigarette or do anything else that relaxes you. Your break totally depends on how much time you have to get these articles done. I usually take a 45- minute break between batches. Now, start on the second batch and then repeat the cycle. Overall you should have a little more than three hours total worth of breaks - not bad, eh?

The above tips are what I have used to make my living writing for Associated Content. I have never thought that this amazing website could mean personal freedom for myself. I wish all of you good luck in your writing careers, and remember: Work Hard, Play Harder.