The Featured Contributor Program on Associated Content

Janet Hunt
Associated Content is a freelance writing site providing creative writers of all genres an opportunity to share their wealth of experience with other readers. Associated Content contributors number over 300,000 and have published over 2 million articles. This is a great opportunity for new writers to build a volume of work and get paid for it. Associated Content pays their contributors by Paypal for upfront pay for articles and page views. You can also publish content for "display only" retaining your republishing rights, while still getting paid for page views. Associated Content provides a valuable opportunity to writers who are specialists in a particular field to become a featured contributor.

Featured Contributor Program on Associated Content - Benefits

There are many benefits to becoming a featured contributor on Associated Content. There are over 30 areas of specialty where a writer may apply for the featured contributor program including alternative medicine, beauty, business & finance, education, gardening, health & wellness, movies, music, parenting, seniors, sports, travel and weddings. When you become a featured contributor, you receive a byline on your profile stating that you are a featured contributor and your area of expertise. Your content may become featured in prominent locations throughout the site. As a featured contributor, you will receive a minimum of three paid assignments per month and receive opportunities for partner assignments in your featured category. To learn more, read Featured Contributors - Associated Content.

Featured Contributor Program on Associated Content - Responsibilities

Your responsibilities as a featured contributor include publishing at least one article per month within your category as well as completing and publishing your assignments within the month they are assigned to you. You should also have a professional pen name, profile image, and a biography that reflects your experience in your featured category.

Featured Contributor Program on Associated Content - Assignments

When publishing your monthly assignments for the featured contributor program, you may pick a topic of your choice within your category. The topic should be one that is unique. You should include first-person experience when applicable. Use search engine optimization in your articles by including key words or phrases throughout your article. Remember to cite your references.

Featured Contributor Program on Associated Content - Application

You may access the application for the featured contributors program categories here, Featured Contributors - Associated Content. You will be asked questions about your professional experience and academic experience in your chosen category. To become a featured contributor, you should have published several pieces of content relating to the category. You will be asked for links for at least three to five pieces of content published in the category both on Associated Content and other websites or print publications. Staying current on published materials in your field will help you publish material that will be well received by readers. If you think you have expertise in a particular field, you should take advantage of the opportunity of becoming a featured contributor on Associated Content. Good luck!

Sources:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/featured_contributors.html

https://publish.associatedcontent.com/signup.shtml

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Published by Janet Hunt - Featured Contributor in Business & Finance

Janet Hunt is a freelance writing professional specializing in business and finance. She has published articles for such online publication sites as Demand Studios, Associated Content, and various other onli...  View profile

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  • Magena Fawn2/16/2011

    This floated up in my Google search. I hear things are changing with the FC program. Love you!

  • Theresa Wiza1/22/2011

    As always, you have provided us with some great information. I don't think I would be approved for any of the categories, since I write all over the board.

  • TravelNotes12/8/2010

    The Featured Contributor Program is also the only way for non-US residents to maybe earn some extra PayPal income for their contributions.

  • Sheri Fresonke Harper11/19/2010

    Well explained:)

  • Sherri Thornhill11/12/2010

    I applied for sports and was turned down..I'm thinking I'll try for travel soon--I write a lot of reviews of places I've been adn I love traveling:)Thanks for the info.

  • Maria Roth11/11/2010

    I was turned down for FC :(

  • Sarah D.10/21/2010

    This was a really helpful explanation for me. I started with AC a few months ago but am trying ot pick it up and really get an understanding of everything...so thank you for the help!

  • Fern Fischer10/7/2010

    Good explanation, well-written.

  • Michael Hollingsworth10/3/2010

    Very good write. Money is not my reason for writing but I might try the FC later. I enjoy your work. Thank you. God bless. ℳ.ω.ℋ.

  • Jenny Writer9/30/2010

    Nicely done, Cheers. :)

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