Constant Content

United States
February 7, 2009 8:23pm CST
I recently got my first article sold on constant content. I wrote an article about emotional intelligence. I was wondering if anyone else here knew if any other websites where you could write content for cash. I wrote an article just to see if it would get sold but I actually write short stories and I am trying to find somewhere that I could submit short stories to for cash as well. I'm working on my first book as well but I'm trying to just do some side stuff to get my name out there. Any ideas?
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@Raven1 (577)
• Australia
9 Feb 09
There are a massive number of short story markets available. My favorite places for finding paying short story markets are the following places: www.fictionfactor.com/markets.html www.duotrope.com www.ralan.com Depending what kind of fiction you write, you'll find plenty of fiction markets to work with here. Selling content for cash is even easier. If you want other places like Constant-Content where you can set your own prices, I'd suggest DailyArticle.com but I'm VERY happy to say avoid revenue share rip-off sites like Associated Content or Triond. Good luck!
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• United States
10 Feb 09
Thanks for sharing these resources. I know Duotrope, and really enjoy that site.
@jbosari (155)
• United States
8 Feb 09
There are a few different sites. I have compiled them on one page on my website: http://www.killfive.com/get-paid-to-write. Helium is probably your best bet for short stories. Good luck!
@AnythngArt (3302)
• United States
8 Feb 09
Congratulations on getting your article chosen by Constant Content. I get their emails, but have never written for them. While there are a lot of places online that purchase nonfiction material, for fiction, I think you need to start thinking about other markets. I would suggest getting a copy of "Poets & Writers" magazine (available at major bookstore chains like Barnes & Noble and Borders, and reviewing their small journal section. Most mainstream novelists begin with publishing in small, but reputable journals, like "Glimmer Train." There are probably a hundred or so that are well known and hold weight with the big publishing houses. If you are not that serious, there are probably tons of places that will take your fiction online, but you will not be paid (or taken that seriously). Some sights, like Narrative, have both website and journal. I guess the first thing you need to do is determine just what you are trying to accomplish with your writing. If money is the key, I would stick with nonfiction and go full steam online and with magazines (see Writer's Digest or Writer's Marketplace). If your aim is to be a published novelist, journals would be the route to pursue. If you are just having fun, then it probably doesn't matter about the level of quality. Good luck with your writing.
• United States
10 Feb 09
Well, in the end I want to publish my books. I was just doing article writing because it seemed that you could make quick money from it. However, in the end I want to be a published novelist.
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• United States
10 Feb 09
If you are a serious fiction writer, I really suggest you try getting some short stories published in a few small, well known journals. This will go a long way with publishers who want to know that you are a marketable product. These days in the publishing industry, it's important to have an author who is tested (ie, already published somewhere) just to get a foot in the door. It's a small club, when you get down to it. If you are talented, there is a place for you. Good luck!
@scheng1 (24650)
• Singapore
18 Mar 09
Hi Msplay20, hope you are making a ton of money with Constant Content. I joined a few days ago and submitted an article that was posted in both Helium and AC. Alas, the little article was rejected by CC for bad grammar. I will try again! This time I will get someone to correct all the mistakes before submitting to CC. Heard that this is a '3 strikes and you are out' rule. I had already suffered one strike, still got 2 more chances, hope I wont get kick so soon.
@carann (260)
• United States
28 Mar 09
I like helium. I have submitted stuff there. I think you could do some freelance writing to help with money as you write the novel. Good luck maybe soon I will be reading yours.