You can get paid to write if you follow the simple strategies that Ian Chandler will outline in Tuesday’s webinar.
But make sure that you show up!
If you miss the webinar, you’ll miss out. So, be sure to mark your calendar.
The webinar airs at 3pm ET on Wednesday, September 1st, 2021.
The webinar will air here.
Please add a reminder to your calendar.
Why do you want to get your first paid publication?
Let us know in the comments below!
I have 3 short stories published, in 10 years.
But going into freelancing looks different.
For any who want to add paid&published to their credentials, short stories sent to near the bottom markets does work.
Shorts are favs of critique groups and betas, feedback is fast.
No agent needed to get published, and agents like a track record of paid publication. It shows that you meet the minimum for knowing how to write.
Shorts teach you to value ever word. Flash even more so.
Getting paid to write is validation.
it is absolutely validation and I need the money but also for me my mother wrote a story she actually didn’t finish the second one but I feel the greatest validation for me would be having her books published considering she died of cancer in 2011 that to me would be a dream come true
Hello,
I have been writing short stories and poems since I was little. I have wanted to be a writer since I was in kindergarten and I am not prepared to give up that dream. I got one short story published in a high school (well, gymnasium I am from the Czech Republic not and we have a different educational system but at that age) magazine and well, I think that back then I was most charmed by the illustrations done by the redactors (i.e. my friends running the whole thing). Even if I know I am a writer because I write, I also want to be able to say to my Grandma “See? I managed this.” These days I make a living by translating, but I won’t lie, it is hard with so many cancelled scientific conferences and with closed bookshops the opportunities are few and far between.
I am hoping to retire in another 4 years. I am working on building a part-time to full-time career of writing. I will probably never stop writing or working until I cannot anymore. Writing is one of my passions. Making an income through freelance writing would be a dream come true.
hello im Jerrit from new Orleans now live in baton rouge since Katrina i been through and seen alot with Satan bringing me through a experience of having fun enjoying committing until i gave myself a spiritual autopsy to remove everything that had me spiritually dead that’s when i realized that the ink from a pen have more value and power than the blood of a martyr for people like me who doesn’t have a. voice writing and words give meaning a name and life to those that need it writing is beautiful writing is you in its human form keep up the good work
Hello Ian,
I’m 80 now, and have a million books, screenplays, and articles – fiction and non-fiction, across many genres – that I need to get out there while I still can! I’m presently writing a non-fiction book on the symbolic language and science of the misnamed “right brain”, that defines the causes and offers solutions to the global crises now unfolding because of our unsustainability.
I love poetry I love literature I have been writing poetry since I was 12 years old and I would love to compile all of them and make a book because every single one it’s literally a piece of my soul if by the the time of that I die if you take all of my poetry and compile it into where you are looking in someone’s life it would be ideal to the day I died. Honesty and blood. And MANY teara
I am a retired English teacher – South African, living in Johannesburg. I’d love to know more. I love writing and have had a few short stories and poems published.
It seems as though a writer needs to have a ‘presence’ for publishers to start paying attention to a ‘new’ author.
So, a wider writing experience appears to be a pre-requisite.
But, where/how to start?
A chance to sharpen the craft, to gain direction and purpose.
Looking forward to this stepping stone towards publication.
And, if a little extra cash is available en route, well… that’s not a bad thing, is it?
Times are tough, it’s true. The known names are the sellers. Just keep on keeping on. That’s what i am doing. I think I am going to make a collection of the oh-so-sweet rejection letters and compose a book. Wish I’d thought of this a while ago.
Thank you for this
Thanks for the opportunity. This will help me know the right way to write and get paid for writing.
Hello sir. I Elizabeth from Nigeria..
I am a journalist who wishes to know what it takes to publish a creative piece. Thanks
Thank you for the opportunity. It will boost my writing career which I’m intending to launch professionally. I have never had a paid writing job before now. I would like to learn the nitty-gritty of writing and getting paid for your writing. I would be glad if there can be tips on how to embed ads in your blog (no matter the app used in designing it) and how to earn money as a blogger. I appreciate the free one month training as well. I look forward to the webinar.
First of all, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Ian and Jacob for their efforts and time to help freelancers throughout the world. I DO understand that it is not an easy task to even read these comments. I’ve been a teacher of English for over nine years and due to this [COVID 19] virus, I’ve lost almost all means of income as institutions, schools and colleges still remain closed. I’ve been a freelance writer for some time but never have I been paid for that. It’s my dream to stay home and be a freelancer, writing. However, as I hail from Sri Lanka, a country, where opportunities are fewer compared to others, I find it extremely difficult to open doors for me to flourish as a writer. I’ve written an essay book which was a self -published one and I’m currently in the process of writing a novella. But I have no idea on how to publish it. Yes at this time, money has been a massive factor as well. I’m looking forward to the webinar on Friday.
Hello, Ian!
Let me just say its a pleasure and thank you for this opportunity.
I’m smiling as I’m reading your question. ‘why would someone want to get their first paid publication?’. Call me naive, but I think everyone who loves to write in some form or another, deep down fantasizes of writing professionally, sitting at home on their computers or tablets or, yes, even an old typewriter that barely prints the letters anymore from the worn out tape. The thought of being my own boss, no traffic commutes, no fighting for parking spaces, none of that, seems like a dream come true to me. Yes, I’d imagine a meeting with a client here or there, if and when this COVID business is done, but even then, the idea of working at home, or at the park, or camping, or where ever I might be other than the day-to-day office, sounds very inviting, Besides, I believe that to be able to express their feelings, knowledge, wants and fantasies to all those that are willing to listen, is the greatest reward any writer can have. I, sir, am one of those writers who wants to be able to express all the above and get paid for it. I love to write in many genre’s, including, but certainly not limited to, a quick poetic description of a tree or a 280 page YA novel manuscript that I have recently completely my 2nd draft. I love to write about anything and everything: people, traveling, motorcycles and concerts, it doesn’t matter. If I have a subject, I’ll find the words. So, with a little training, I’m looking forward to opening a new door in my life and turning my love for writing as a hobby into a freelance writing business prospect.
Thank you, and I look forward to the opportunity of participating in the webinar.
-Susan
Thank you Jacob. I really appreciate your help. You have helped all freelancers through webinars and free books. I am really interested in tomorrow’s webinar.
I am a 72 year old lady from Kolkata in India. A retd Senior English teacher. I have self published a book of short stories. I do not know how to go about doing freelance writing. I feel this Free webinair will gear me to take up freelance work and earn extra.
Hi,I am interested with webinar, I would be thankful to get an opportunity being one of the writer here.
I’m an amateur nonfiction writer willing to receive a paid publication. This is because it would recognise me as a established writer, gaining professional experience parallelly. This would further capacitate me with funds to write further without any financial backdrop.
I love writing so much, I wrote all category sci fi fiction, fiction, curiosity etc
I love writing about my experiences with life and people. I want to share with the world. I love writing about philosophy and psychology too.
I am a writer from Kenya. I am really thirsty for knowledge in writing to get paid. I do poetry journals and essays. I will be happy to learn from the webinar on Friday.
Hi all! I’m an unpublished novelist, and academic researcher who wants to break into writing web articles and career freelancing! I’m excited to learn with you!
P.s. Ian Chandler thank you for offering this free resource and all you’ve done to build this amazing freelance writing community! It’s a joy being on your mailing list and having access to publications that are actively looking for freelancers! I’m hoping that this seminar will introduce me to what to expect from freelancing and give me the shove I need to pitch publishers!
Thank you for what you do it makes a difference!
Hello, I am an inexperience writer from Cameroon.From this I mean to have never written any publication before.I want to try out a first experience anyway.Hope to get inspiring facts from this web binar to kick off.
I discover myself as an amateur writer very recently and I do write poetry and short stories. As I am from India, my stories are generally focused on issues and life from India. I want to write a novel and get that published. Money is a big constrain for me here. I want to develop this side of mine. Looking forward to the webinar.