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  1. Sounds really interesting and impressed that you are making some money out of it! I’m now where you were a few months ago and naturally assume I’d get nothing out of it! But I’ll definitely have a look! Thanks.

  2. It sounds like you’re doing really well. I’d heard about these freelance sites but always thought they were a bit scammy. I’ll have to take another look. Thanks for the interesting post.

    • I did too (I’d read about “content mills” where you earn less than 1p per 10 words and things). I think its down to using a bit of common sense – if it sounds too good to be true it probably is, and if it sounds like you’re being underpaid, then ignore the job. Other than that, it’s great!

  3. Cheryl @ ReimerandRuby

    Very informative and really interesting! It’s great to know that we can actually progress and do better with our writing skills compared to our day job. Good stuff! #AnythingGoes

  4. wendy

    This sounds like an amazing site, what’s the joining fee (if you don’t mind me asking)? I would love to do something like this. Congratulations on your success :).xx #anythinggoes

  5. I don’t think I am a writer or as talented as you so I will never take the plunge. But you should go for it! I really like what you write. Good tips for people who would be tempted here. #AnythingGoes

  6. Really interesting article. I’ve looked at this before but never proceeded as the return for time looked low. I’ll check out upwork though.

    Sally @ Life Loving
    #AnythingGoes

  7. Really helpful pointers Debbie wether you’re writing fiction or something factual. Our niece is a freelance writer now (she took the plunge about 18 months ago) and is doing really well. She also comments that there are some who ask for a lengthy piece and yet are only offereing $5! Yet there are others where the payment value is negotiable and will even happily increase their offer if you are confident enough at selling your work. Book marking.
    Angela x

  8. Great information! I would love to be able to get paid for what I have to say. I have tried looking on UpWork, but thought I would strengthen my writing skills first!
    #AnythingGoes

    *Didn’t get to add on the linky! ๐Ÿ™‚

  9. Really interesting article, I’m on a career break, and my previous job was writing (trying to make engineers sound exciting!) but much prefer the blogging. I’ve never considered ghost writing, it does sound interesting …who know maybe the next Zoella needs a book ghost written! Thanks for the post!

  10. Never thought about it before. I’ve never thought I’d actually be good enough, but you’ve got me thinking about it now….. #anythinggoes

  11. This is such an interesting post. My absolute goal in life is to be a professional writer. It’s what I’ve always wanted but I’ve always been put off because of how competitive the market is. I’m deffo gonna take a look at Upwork. Thanks for this #anythinggoes

  12. Petite Words

    Great stuff, I self published a few children’s ebooks and it was much easier, in many ways, than I thought. For me it wasn’t about making money but this is all helpful stuff either way. #anythinggoes

  13. Alana - Burnished Chaos

    This is great. I love writing fiction and have often wondered about ghost writing but didn’t know where to start and also lack the necessary discipline. I am hoping the blogging work will help build up my discipline for daily writing and then take a look at ghost writing again. Thanks for the recommendation x
    #AnythingGoes

  14. Silly Mummy

    That’s really interesting. Like you, I have been kind of assuming that making a living writing won’t happen for most people. I hadn’t considered ghost writing – I might look into it now! #anythinggoes

  15. Thanks for this. Iโ€™d love to be able to write for a living. Thatโ€™s part of why I started the blog. Itโ€™s a kind of stepping stone to where I want to be. Really useful info, thanks, will give it a try.

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