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Should i write free or paid
So, starting off- i am interested in writing (ANYTHING - Stories, plays, poems, articles, reports etc.) and also in Money-Making!
So, i was just contemplating and thought that would it be profitable to directly jump into paid articles, books, ebooks etc. Or would it be more profitable to gain fame by writing free articles, books, ebooks etc. ? Since my logic says that people who are rich (There are many of them!), would buy a random book, article to enjoy. So, in that case, is writing free, profitable?
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Dear writter ,
Well to say more fro the start umm most book writer the 73% of the authors begin free and if you publacate it gets people to get it free you ..and after the auther publacate theirs more famous people into it so in a bout 3 or 4 monthes of maybe a year they start using their books in a econame way so they begin too sell it i sudgest you do the same unless youed like to begin in a small way and only starting for people too pay you a small amout them yeah which ever way ..
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I'd say do both. You can gain money by writing articles but also gain a reputation by writing for free books and other things. :)
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There are different ways to make your way in the business. Some people start a free blog, and as it gains more and more recognition the writer receives payment from the website owners to create regular articles or publishers 'discover' you to write for them.
If you search online you'll find a lot of businesses asking for freelancers, mostly to write regular articles for online blogs and what not.
I would suggest sussing out local newspapers/websites etc looking for freelance work. Not that you have to have a diploma to get into the industry at all, but something like a bachelor of arts degree would help.
Living as a freelancer is difficult as money is uncertain. But, if it's what you love then go for it!
Also look for local writing groups. There's one at my university that I looked into and they always have a lot of news and information on opportunities for writers.
Oh, just an edit:
Writing for free is profitable in a sense that it gives you the ability to progress and better your writing skills. Starting something like a weekly blog/journal gets you into the habit of writing regularly and also helps you find your writing niche. Whether you will ever be discovered though is debatable. If it's for free, do something that doesn't take a huge chunk of your time and effort.
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