E-How

Paying Sites for Writers (Part II)

As part of my series, "Paying Sites for Writers," I'm going to discuss e-How and why it may be a good opportunity for freelancers.

If you enjoy crafting easy-to-write how-to articles, e-How offers you the chance to share your ideas and earn for your efforts.

* You register for e-How's Writer's Compensation Program (only available to US residents) to get started.

* E-How offers a Writers Academy, which offers insights on how to make the most of your published how-to articles.

* Under the section: Write Great Articles hints are given on writing topics with mass appeal.

* Suggested article lengths run from 400-600 words but looking through the site, I see that many are shorter.

* E-How's submission form comes with a handy spell-checker.

* Writers also have the option of adding photos or videos to their content to give it wider appeal.

* E-How offers insights into effective use of keywords and other tips on how to drive traffic.

* Writers have access to E-How forums and a community.

Article formats are easy:
1. An intro
2. necessary items
3. Step-by-step instructions
4. Conclusion

Some Articles at E-How
How to Make Strawberry Shortcake
How to make a Pine Needle Basket
How to Build a Flagstone Garden Path

All around, e-How looks like a solid opportunity for newer writers who want to learn the in and outs of online writing and for established writers who want to create another income stream.

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