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How to Sell Your Articles to Ezines

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Many people want to know how to make money online. If you can write, you can generate a cashflow utilizing your skills. The best way to generate a flow of money is to write for ezines online. These magazines routinely publish articles and are always searching for fresh material. If you are an aspiring author or are looking to generate some extra income, selling your articles to ezines may be the way to go.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Identify the subjects that you are familiar with, paying close attention to unique areas of interest.

  2. Step 2

    Research ezines that pertain to your subject matter using your favorite search engine.

  3. Step 3

    Look at the "How to contact" area of the ezines to fine the site's owner.

  4. Step 4

    Prepare a sample of your writing.

  5. Step 5

    Send the writing sample to the owners of the Web site with a brief introduction to yourself and your desires.

  6. Step 6

    Follow-up your initial submission with a letter asking if the owner enjoyed your article.

Tips & Warnings
  • Write on subjects that interest you.
  • Be sure to follow up on your initial offering to start writing for the ezines.
  • It is acceptable to be edgy and controversial, but remember your intended audience and what they will find respectful.
  • Only submit a sample of your work rather than your entire portfolio.
  • Never submit plagiarized material.

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on 5/16/2009 Great article and very informative and short and easy to follow!Thanks.

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on 2/4/2009 I like the idea, but as someone who has written online content for years, it strikes me that too many ezine publishers want only free content since it's so easy to come by. Any ideas on how to get around that?

simssoul said

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on 12/11/2007 And the one of the biggest secret behind ezine success is about quickness in writing articles. don't waste your time about thinking what to write. start writing with speed. and by the time you will polish your skill. write at least 10 articles daily.

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www.iwantwebsite.com

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