Short & Sweet-How to Earn More Pay Per Word

 

　

A couple of weeks ago, I received a check in the mail that financed a little "retail
therapy” from an unexpected source. I sold some poetry.
Though I obtain the lion’s share of my freelance earnings through the creation of web content, articles and blog posts, I also dabble in other creative genres. And you should too.

Many of these quick, smaller projects yield a greater return for my sweat equity and add variety to my regimented days.
If your goal is to “work smarter, not harder” in times ahead you’ll want to follow suit.

Consider the benefits of these shorter

word count markets:

1. The opportunity to diversify your writing portfolio

2. The ability to add another income source to your freelance business

3. The chance to hone different writing skills to expand the services you offer

4. Time saved to work on other passion projects

For example, if you create a “winning” 1-4 line corporate slogan at Sloganslingers.com, you could receive compensation typically ranging from $150.00 to $300.00 for a few minutes of brainstorming.

Not bad for a day’s work, wouldn’t you agree?

If you're on board, here are a few "short and sweet" markets that require very little time and effort, no “heavy lifting” (and more pay for your say).

　

CATEGORIES:

 

DEVOTIONALS

For those seeking to share spiritual wisdom or words of inspiration, devotionals are a great market to consider. These brief heart-felt messages typically range from 150-350 words. Pay range is usually $25.00-$100.00 for your efforts.

A good market to try is:
https://www.upperroom.org/resources/write-for-the-upper-room

POETRY

"How do I love thee? Let me count the ways."  Poetry is one of my 1st "literary loves" and remains  one of my favorite forms of expression (decades later). If you're into verse, The Write City Magazine welcomes your submissions. See their guidelines here:

https://www.chicagowrites.org/write_city_magazine/guidelines

GREETING CARDS

Greeting cards are a fun, innovative way to show a little creativity and celebrate different social events and milestones.  This recent article at Writers Weekly provides an array of resources and helpful tips to explore.

https://writersweekly.com/this-weeks-article/make-money-writing-for-the-greeting-card-and-gift-book-markets

SLOGANS

Most of us writers have had some experience developing slogans; whether it's been a tagline for our blog or a project at work. Slogans allow us to be clever and concise. Sloganslingers.com provides slogans for corporations seeking assistance with their branding and marketing campaigns.
Learn more about how you can get in on the action as a slogan writer here:


https://www.sloganslingers.com/writerRegister.php

　

　

To practice what I preach here, I'll keep today's post "short and sweet." :-)
Have a great week!


Thoughts? Questions?
What's your fave short market?


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