Make Use Of

I came across this site today called makeuseof.com; they are looking for people to contribute articles.

The site is offering $60.00 for posts by new writers and a $10 bonus if you take a story from the Story Ideas page.  Contributions to the directory were paying $8-10 but they are not currently looking for directory pieces.

A full list of requirements are available on the application page.

Anyone writing for them will be able to promote their own website or blog within the footer of the published article. They have 450,000 subscribers so this would be a good way for anyone wanting more visitors to their own site.

The link you need is:

http://www.makeuseof.com/write-for-make-use-of/

If you know of any similar sites who pay for contributions then please contact me or leave a comment

James Patterson

I've just been looking at the website for James Patterson and there is a number of books scheduled for release in 2010. According to the site books announced for 2010 so far include:

Worst Case

Fang

The 9th Judgement and

Private

The 8th Confession will also be made available in paperback in the new year.

Scroll down below the pictures for more about the James Patterson website.










A competition is currently running on the James Patterson website to win the complete Alex Cross series. To enter follow the link below:

http://www.jamespatterson.com/sweepstakes.php

And for a free download of Witch and Wizard which features Elijah Wood go to:

http://www.max-dan-wiz.com/

You must be signed up with iTunes to be able to get the download.

Locationary

Locationary is a paid to write site with a difference. They pay you for writing about the area in which you live and the sites shares its income in the form of shares and cash with those who make contributions You also have the chance to win prizes.

If getting paid to write doesn't interest you then you can also use the site to find out about areas close to you.

You find Locationary at: http://www.locationary.com

Make money Travel Writing

I back Pack, a UK based site are looking for people to write travel stories.

They are offering £10 for each story and articles need to be 500-1000 words each.

Articles can include traveling in your gap year, around the world trips,traveling alone or as a couple.

They are also seeking stories about holiday insurance claims among other topics.

People are asked to e mail their stories to the site as a word document or in an e mail.

They have a guide for new writers which is worth looking at before writing your article.  Find out more at:

http://www.ibackpack.co.uk/writer.htm

Get paid to write tutorials

Tutorial 9 are looking for people who can write tutorials. The specific kind they are looking for are detailed on their website and topics the site include blogging, photoshop and photography.

Accepted tutorials pay anything from $150-$300 and need to be approved by the site first.

Writers are also allowed to include biographies, a web link and a Twitter link, all good ways of promoting your writing or your website.

New writers are advised to look at their guidelines first. These can be found by scrolling down the main page and clicking on the link.

http://www.tutorial9.net/get-paid-to-write/

Make money from your poetry

If you like writing poems and are wondering how you can earn some money from them then I've found a great site.

It's called Blue Mountain Arts, a US based company who have been established for thirty five years.

They pay $300 for exclusive rights to use your poem and $50 for a poem that will only be used once.

Your poems can be submitted via e mail or post.

For full guidelines, try this link:


http://www.sps.com/help/writers_guidelines.html

Epinions

Epinions pays its contributors for writing reviews on its website. Members get paid in the form of Eroyalties credits which can be exchanged for American dollars.

Anyone writing for the site receives money from its Income Share Program and payments are made on the 15th of the month.

If you live in the States then you can cash out once you get to $10 and anyone living outside of the US will need to earn $100 to get their money. Payments can take six months and longer for those in other countries.

This is a well-established site and can be a good earner.


http://www1.epinions.com/help/faq/?show=faq_earnings