How to Write History Articles and Get Paid

You can learn how to get paid to write historical articles.

If you have a degree in history and love to write, then you might be able to write history articles. Not everybody loves writing nonfiction articles, however. Some aim to become a fiction writer or poet. But if you like history and writing, you can make money writing about history, especially for the Internet.

Things You'll Need

• The Writer's Market
• Internet

Instructions

1. Write for share income websites such as Suite 101, Helium, Associated Content and Triond. With these websites, you can choose the subject you want to write about. For example, you can write about events such as The Holocaust or the fall of the Berlin Wall. Share income agreements pay you every time someone views your article. You may also receive upfront pay for your articles.

2. Create a history blog. Write about people and events in history that fascinate you. With your blog, you can receive pay for the articles you write. Choose to write for Blogsvertise, PayPerPost or PayU2Blog. You will receive pay per article or pay based on the amount of views your blog receives.

3. Write for the LeRue Press. LaRue is a publishing website that searches for both nonfiction and history writers. Follow the instructions and guidelines before submitting an article.

4. Search for clients. With a client, you can establish a personal relationship and add variety to your resume. You can post client services on websites such as Craigslist, iFreelancer, Online Writing Jobs or Guru. State how much you charge per article, your education and experience and that you are a history writer.

5. Contact your local newspaper. Ask them if they would be interested in having permanent or temporary history writers. Send them your resume, cover letter and a portfolio of your work.

6. Find a copy of the Writer's Market at your local library or bookstore. This is an annual book that lists every publication, trade magazine, newspaper and company seeking freelance writers. Search through the index, the subject section or the chapters to find those who are looking for history writers.

Tips & Warnings

• In order for a company to pay you to blog, your blog must be at least 6 months old.

• Instead of writing technically, use your own voice. Gather your own ideas or opinions about the historical event or person.

• Some clients or companies will pay by Pay Pal, check or money order.

• Don't give up; search everyday for clients and publishers that work with history writers.

• As a freelance writer, you will be responsible for taking taxes out of your own pay. You should set aside 25% to 30%.

References

• Internet Based Moms: How to Get Paid for Writing Articles

Resources

• Le Rue Press: Write and Get Paid
• Get Paid to Write Online