How to Write Articles & Get Paid Per Submission
Becoming a freelance writer can be a rewarding career that can allow the writer to not only express himself but also to help others experience the world around them. Writing for a company such as Ehow takes time and dedication, but in the end will award the writer who is patient with compensation per submission if he works hard and puts the time and effort into each article he produces. Now that Ehow has joined forces with Demand Media Studios, writers have the option of receiving upfront compensation per submission instead of waiting for compensation through performance.
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Instructions
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Apply to become a writer at Demand Media Studios. Demand Media Studios is an online publishing company that works with Ehow and many other companies to publish quality content to its website by writers all over the world. You will need to be accepted by Demand Media Studios before submitting your first article.
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Read the Demand Media Studio's guidelines and tutorials. Familiarize yourself with the functions of the website and forums. These items will be a valuable asset when you begin your first assignment.
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Set up a profile page that tells the reader who you are and what you have accomplished. This profile page should be professional and informative. Readers want to know that they are taking advice from an expert in their article field. The profile page will be viewed and accepted by an editor prior to publishing.
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Claim your first article. Articles available for the upfront submission payment can be found under the "find assignments" tab in your work desk. Articles may range in payment, and these payout amounts can be found under the title.
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Research the subject of your article and include the references in the article submission form. References must be included and articles may not be accepted if references are missing or inaccurate.
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Write an article that's informative and that uses the Demand Media Studio's Guidelines. Once completed, proofread the article at least three times and correct any grammar and spelling errors.
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Submit the article for review. The article will be reviewed by an editor and then it will be either published, sent back for rewrite or rejected. Once published, Demand Media Studios will set up your account for payment for the article.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not get discouraged if your article is sent back the first time. It may take multiple attempts for your article to be approved.
Articles have deadlines. Submit your articles on time.
Plagiarism is a crime and will not be tolerated. Never copy another author's work, either in full or in part, at any time.
References
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