Writing Platforms That Pay Beginners

Introduction

• Speaker: Julie Ray, freelance blogger and content creator.
• Topic: Five writing platforms that pay beginners.
• Objective: Breakdown of platforms, their pros, cons, and how they work.

Platforms Paying by Audience

1. Medium.com

• Description: Hybrid of social media (like Twitter) and blogging (like WordPress).
• Payment Model: Paid by readers' membership fees, 2 cents per view.
• Getting Started: Sign up, create a profile, and start writing.
• Monetization Requirement: Need 100 followers to start earning.
• Pros:
  • No ads.
  • Wide variety of topics.
  • Potential for high earnings (e.g., over $50,000 to $100,000 for some).
• Cons:
  • 100 followers needed to earn.
  • Stripe payment limitation (40 countries).
  • Audience dictates popular topics.

2. Simily

• Description: Platform for creative writing.
• Payment Model: 2 cents per view.
• Getting Started: Create a profile and publish.
• Pros:
  • Focus on creative writing.
  • Transparent earnings per view.
• Cons:
  • $10 payout threshold.
  • Unclear story promotion mechanism.
  • Temporary business model.

3. Vocal

• Description: Mix of creative writing and other content.
• Payment Model: Ads-based, $6 per 1000 views with Vocal Plus membership.
• Additional Earnings: Writing challenges with significant prizes.
• Pros:
  • Easy for beginners.
  • Various earning methods.
• Cons:
  • Requires membership for better rates.
  • Lower pay per view compared to others.
  • Unclear challenge rubric.

Job Board Platforms

4. Scripted

• Description: Job board platform for writers.
• Application: Must apply and be accepted (5% acceptance rate).
• Earnings Model:
  • Smart match job invites.
  • Direct job invites from clients.
  • General job board applications.
• Pros:
  • Minimum pay rate (7 cents per word).
  • Variety of clients and work.
• Cons:
  • High competition and acceptance difficulty.
  • Proposal work may go unpaid.

5. Textbroker

• Description: Job board for entry-level writers.
• Application: Rated 1-5 stars upon acceptance.
• Earnings Model:
  • Job board applications.
  • Team orders.
  • Direct orders.
• Pros:
  • Entry-level jobs.
  • No proposal needed for job board tasks.
• Cons:
  • Very low pay rates.
  • Poor application and website experience.

Recommendations

• Strategy: Sign up and try all five platforms.
• Goal: Find the best fit for earning potential and personal enjoyment.
• Advice: Use platforms to gain experience, build a portfolio, and explore larger opportunities in writing.

Conclusion

• Platforms Overview: Each platform has unique pros and cons.
• Feedback Request: Comments and suggestions for review welcomed.
• Closing: Encouragement to subscribe and engage if content is appreciated.