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Writing with Suite101
Around this time last year I found myself filling out an application to become a writer at Suite101.com. I was hesitant, as the site doesn’t pay writers upfront for the work they do. Like so many other sites, writers are paid based on royalties generated by the advertisements on their article pages.
What sets Suite101 apart from so many other content-driven sights, however, is the publication process. Before I was accepted as a writer, I had to complete an application and submit a sample. Upon acceptance, I had to read and complete a contract, giving Suite101 exclusive rights to my work (for the first year only), and promising to write at least 10 articles every 3 months.
Due to some personal issues, I wasn’t able to keep up with my Suite101 obligations. I asked to have my account put on hold and just last month asked Suite101 to reactivate my account (you can do this without reapplying).
This is what I really want to say about Suite101. Many writers hesitate to write for sites that pay based on page views or advertising revenue because they don’t know if they’ll get any compensation for the work they do. I can safely tell you that, with only 5 articles in the system, I have generated more than 9,000 page views and have earned almost $40 in royalties. These numbers reflect a three month period but, taking the # of articles I have in their system into consideration, as well as the fact that I did NO marketing, I have to assume I’m not off to a bad start at all.
You also get tips and constructive criticism from editors, who will review all of your articles as you publish them. Between them and the writer forums, you’ll find lots of information about how to write for the online world.
Are you a writer struggling to get started? If you don’t have your own blog, setting up an account on a site like Suite101 is a great way to publish some work, get a decent amount of distribution, and have your name and byline appear online. Interested in creating a Suite101 account (yes, that’s my affiliate link), then please check it out. You won’t be sorry, and, at the very least, you’ll have an outlet for work that other sites don’t want.
Good luck!
