Get paid to write & create content
11TextbrokerGET PAID TO WRITE
QUICK STATS
- Who's it good for? People who enjoy writing and have high grammatical standards.
- Typical earnings: £50/month (if you're committed).
- Payment method: Cash via PayPal.
- How much you need to earn before it pays out: £8ish (pays in euros).
- Feed back: Textbroker
Always wanted to have a crack at the old writing game? Now's your chance.Textbroker pays for content for adverts, websites and newsletters. The company acts as a middleman between clients and writers, taking a cut from each piece sold.
Typical payments are £5 to £30 per article, and forumites have written about everything from sport and wildlife to finance and casinos.
How to join
To be accepted as an author – and hopefully get the cash rolling in – you pen a short test piece. Textbroker assesses it, grading you from one to five stars.
You don't need to be James Joyce, but you do to construct sentences properly and use correct grammar. Fluency in other languages is a bonus – one MoneySaver writes in German.
Typical payments are £5 to £30 per article, and forumites have written about everything from sport and wildlife to finance and casinos.
How to join
To be accepted as an author – and hopefully get the cash rolling in – you pen a short test piece. Textbroker assesses it, grading you from one to five stars.
You don't need to be James Joyce, but you do to construct sentences properly and use correct grammar. Fluency in other languages is a bonus – one MoneySaver writes in German.
Tips to earn maximum cash
We're not talking Stephenie Meyer's Twilight sums. But some forumites, such asSinkorswim, are turning over a grand a year: "I've been with Textbroker for nine months, and have made over £1,000. It's a godsend, as I had to give up my part-time job due to a back problem. I got another job, but am reluctant to stop writing, as I really enjoy it."
Forumite Farmers-wife says: "I have recently started with Textbroker as a writer. Six articles down and I'm hooked. As a stay-at-home mum and farmer's wife it's lovely to be doing something for myself. Getting praise for writing is doing wonders for my confidence."
Forumite Farmers-wife says: "I have recently started with Textbroker as a writer. Six articles down and I'm hooked. As a stay-at-home mum and farmer's wife it's lovely to be doing something for myself. Getting praise for writing is doing wonders for my confidence."
Pitch to papers and mags
If you're a talented writer, consider pitching your work to papers and magazines too. The Writers' & Artists' Yearbook has a list of contacts, and you'll now find many online.
Keep your pitch email brief, including a few lines summing up the feature idea, plus a few short bullet points on what you'll cover. If you can peg your idea on something currently in the news, even better.
Keep your pitch email brief, including a few lines summing up the feature idea, plus a few short bullet points on what you'll cover. If you can peg your idea on something currently in the news, even better.
12ClickworkerGET PAID TO WRITE, ENTER DATA & MORE
QUICK STATS
- Who's this good for? People who can write winning adverts.
- Typical earnings: £20/month.
- Payment method: PayPal.
- How much you need to earn before it pays: No minimum.
- Feed back: Clickworker
As well as paying for written content, Clickworker offers other jobs, including data entry, web research, product reviews and data tagging.
MoneySavers report there's heaps of work on offer. They've penned Groupon adverts, travel destination descriptions, flight adverts and fashion articles, to name a few.
You must complete a test before you can work, and most jobs require a score of at least 90%. You can earn between £2 for shorter jobs and £5 for longer ones.
MoneySavers report there's heaps of work on offer. They've penned Groupon adverts, travel destination descriptions, flight adverts and fashion articles, to name a few.
You must complete a test before you can work, and most jobs require a score of at least 90%. You can earn between £2 for shorter jobs and £5 for longer ones.
Tips to earn maximum cash
13DooYooGET PAID TO WRITE PRODUCT REVIEWS
QUICK STATS
- Who's this good for? Speedy writers with lots of products to review.
- Typical earnings: £20 every two months.
- Payment method: Cash via bank transfer or Amazon vouchers.
- How much you need to earn before it pays: £20 for Amazon vch, £50 for cash.
- Feed back: Dooyoo
Consumer opinions site Dooyoo pays up to 60p for each product review you write. The amount you get depends on the product's category. For many electronics, it's 60p, but for others, such as books, it's only 10p.
Reviews need to be at least 150 words long, though try to stick to your personal experiences rather than padding with lists of technical specs.
Once you rack up £20, you can convert it into a £20 Amazon voucher. Alternatively, wait till you hit £50 for a cash cheque. Beware: Dooyoo miles expire after one year, and a few MoneySavers have been caught out.
Committed reviewers, such as MoneySaver jenniewb, have made bundles of cash. “In two months, I have reviewed literally everything I have used bar one or two uninteresting items, and have earned myself £70.”
Reviews need to be at least 150 words long, though try to stick to your personal experiences rather than padding with lists of technical specs.
Once you rack up £20, you can convert it into a £20 Amazon voucher. Alternatively, wait till you hit £50 for a cash cheque. Beware: Dooyoo miles expire after one year, and a few MoneySavers have been caught out.
Committed reviewers, such as MoneySaver jenniewb, have made bundles of cash. “In two months, I have reviewed literally everything I have used bar one or two uninteresting items, and have earned myself £70.”
14YouTubeEARN CASH FROM HOMEMADE VIDEOS
QUICK STATS
- Who's this good for? People who enjoy making funny or specialist clips, and are a wiz with videocams.
- Typical earnings: £60 every two months (though it varies dramatically).
- Payment method: Cheque from Google Adsense.
- How much you need to earn before it pays: £60.
- Feed back: YouTube
We can't promise you'll earn £100,000 like the dad who uploaded “Charlie bit my finger – again!”, the clip of two cheeky brothers that racked up 500m views. Yet even if your YouTube videos don't become global phenomena, it's possible to earn a little extra each month through the clip-sharing site.
Before we get started, here's forumite sophie.christie's story for inspiration: "About two years ago I started a YouTube account. One of my videos started to do quite well and the site asked me to become a partner.
"I started to receive a very low income from this. However, over the last year I've been posting new videos on birthday party tips. I have now have 80, and a daily income of more than £20. It's rising by about 10% each month."
How YouTube's partner programme works
YouTube's Partner Programme lets users take a cut of the cash from the adverts that run alongside their videos. You must apply to become a partner, but YouTube says anyone who regularly uploads original clips which get a fair amount of views should be eligible.
Earnings vary dramatically, depending on how many views you rack up and how much revenue the ads generate.
Before we get started, here's forumite sophie.christie's story for inspiration: "About two years ago I started a YouTube account. One of my videos started to do quite well and the site asked me to become a partner.
"I started to receive a very low income from this. However, over the last year I've been posting new videos on birthday party tips. I have now have 80, and a daily income of more than £20. It's rising by about 10% each month."
How YouTube's partner programme works
YouTube's Partner Programme lets users take a cut of the cash from the adverts that run alongside their videos. You must apply to become a partner, but YouTube says anyone who regularly uploads original clips which get a fair amount of views should be eligible.
Earnings vary dramatically, depending on how many views you rack up and how much revenue the ads generate.
Tips to max YouTube earnings
How can I become a partner and earn money?
How much can will I earn?
Finally, ITV still pays £250 for funny videos selected to appear on You've Been Framed. No need to post a VHS tape – you can upload clips to its site.
15Amazon AssociatesEARN CASH FROM YOUR BLOG OR WEBSITE
QUICK STATS
- Who's this good for? Those with a blog or site that they'd like to earn cash from.
- Typical earnings: £25/month (depending on your site's popularity).
- Payment method: Amazon credit & cash.
- Amount you need to earn before it pays out: £25 for Amazon credit, £50 for cash payouts.
- Feed back: Amazon Affilates
If you've a blog or website, set up a free account with Amazon Associates, a scheme where you earn Amazon vouchers for linking to the site.
Just follow the steps to add links and banners to your website. When someone clicks on Amazon from your site and makes a transaction, it's recorded and you're paid 5% commission, which you get in the form of cash or an Amazon discount.
This rises to 10%, depending on how much you sell and what category it's in. (See a full list of payments.)
Though don't just fill your site to the brim with Amazon links. What works best is ensuring you've quality editorial content, then adding the links after.
This rises to 10%, depending on how much you sell and what category it's in. (See a full list of payments.)
Though don't just fill your site to the brim with Amazon links. What works best is ensuring you've quality editorial content, then adding the links after.
Products bought by you personally won't count towards your commission, nor will anything ordered for delivery to your home address or paid for on your credit card.
16Write a Kindle e-bookEARN UP TO 70% OF THE LIST PRICE WHEN YOU SELF-PUBLISH
QUICK STATS
- Who's this good for? Folks who want a bash at a bestseller, though money's not guaranteed.
- Payment method: Electronic bank transfer (see full payment details).
- How much you need to earn before it pays: £10.
- Feed back: Kindle Direct
EL James's Fifty Shades of Grey started as a self-published e-book – now's your chance to emulate her success. Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing tool lets you upload your own e-books instantly, for free. Every time the book sells, Amazon gives you up to 70% of the list price (excludes VAT).
While not a guaranteed money spinner, e-books don't have to be Booker Prize contenders. If you're a specialist in a niche subject, from worm composting to rollercoaster riding, you could pocket a little extra each month.
What's my cut?
What's my cut?
Amazon pays two percentages for royalties: 35% for books with a minimum list price of 75p, and 70% for books £1.49 or more. Many folks choose to price at less, because the extra books they flog make up for the smaller percentage. See full royalty optionsdetails.
You'll see paid-for editing services on the web. But while you're starting out, it's probably best just to get a literate friend to proof-read it instead, to ensure you don't end up out of pocket.
You'll see paid-for editing services on the web. But while you're starting out, it's probably best just to get a literate friend to proof-read it instead, to ensure you don't end up out of pocket.
Here's how to publish your own Kindle (hopefully) bestseller:
17Slice the pieGET PAID TO WRITE MUSIC REVIEWS
QUICK STATS
- Who's it good for? You'll need a pretty open mind, as you can't choose specific music genres. MoneySavers have reported earnings slowing recently.
- Typical earnings: £7/month
- Payment method: Cash via PayPal.
- How much you need to earn before it pays: £7ish.
- Feed back: Slicethepie
Unsigned music review site SliceThePie pays you for each song you rate. As you build up a reputation, you can earn more. Read the site's tutorials before you start.
Previously, a dedicated fan putting in a couple of hours a night could expect around £30/month, but forumites report this has dropped recently, you won't earn much, but some MoneySavers who enjoy listening to music like it.
Previously, a dedicated fan putting in a couple of hours a night could expect around £30/month, but forumites report this has dropped recently, you won't earn much, but some MoneySavers who enjoy listening to music like it.
Get paid for easy tasks
18Field Agent iPhone appGET PAID TO CHECK PRICES, SNAP PHOTOS & MORE
QUICK STATS
- Who's it good for? If you've got an iPhone, and can nip out to do quick tasks.
- Typical earnings: £10/month.
- Payment method: Cash via PayPal.
- How much you need to earn before it pays: No minimum.
- Feed back: Field Agent
Ever fancied being a secret agent? If you’ve got an iPhone, a free app called Field Agent could be your chance. When companies need a small market research task done, it's sent out via the app.
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to check prices in stores, take photos of products and pen reviews. It typically pays £4.50 per task, but sometimes as much as £10.
The app pays cash via PayPal. You can withdraw your money whenever you like - no need to earn a certain amount first.
How to start earning cash
Install the Field Agent iPhone app (sadly, it's not available for Android). Just search for jobs in your area – it’s worth checking regularly, because tasks go like hot cakes.
Here are some tips to max your earnings:
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to check prices in stores, take photos of products and pen reviews. It typically pays £4.50 per task, but sometimes as much as £10.
The app pays cash via PayPal. You can withdraw your money whenever you like - no need to earn a certain amount first.
How to start earning cash
Install the Field Agent iPhone app (sadly, it's not available for Android). Just search for jobs in your area – it’s worth checking regularly, because tasks go like hot cakes.
Here are some tips to max your earnings:
- Check jobs daily, even on Sundays. The best times to check the app are before 9am and after 1pm.
- ‘Like’ its Facebook page. FieldAgent often lets you know about upcoming jobs there.
- Ensure your phone's GPS is switched on. Some tasks are based on geographic location. Check your phone battery's charged too.
- Do tasks efficiently. You're scored on each task you complete, and 'agents' with higher scores get first dibs on jobs.
19LionbridgeA SERIOUS REMOTE-WORKING JOB
QUICK STATS
- Who's it good for? Those with a degree and a high boredom threshold, who want to earn a cash from home.
- Typical earnings: £140-£200/month (depending on hours)
- Feed back: Lionbridge
“Legitimate work from home job. Earn £££s!” Adverts in the back of mags pulse with promises, yet often the reality's usually disappointing or even dodgy. Yet one work-from-home job that MoneySavers have had more luck with is Lionbridge.
You usually need a degree to apply, but heaps of MoneySavers have been accepted. It says it usually has 150 jobs on offer at any one time.
What's the work like?
The web firm offers several part-time posts, most aimed at helping companies improve their search engine results. Tasks can include checking search results, gathering data and testing mobile apps.
You choose your hours and don't have to travel from A to B, perfect if you want to earn a cash while staying at home with the kids. You must work minimum of 10 and maximum of 20 hours per week.
Forumite Ghost_2005 says: "It's a genuine work-from-home opportunity that pays real money. There are precious few of them, so if that's what you're looking for, it's a good opportunity. In the grand scheme of employment, there are better and more fulfilling jobs. In the grand scheme of home working opportunities, it is a decent job."
On the downside, others say it's about as exciting as a hangover on a rainy Sunday. Asdaz501 says: "I can honestly say when I had the job I had never felt so bored. An hour's work felt like three hours. Be aware of what you're actually applying for – it demands concentration!"
Stay motivated with other forumites in the Lionbridge forum thread.
You usually need a degree to apply, but heaps of MoneySavers have been accepted. It says it usually has 150 jobs on offer at any one time.
What's the work like?
The web firm offers several part-time posts, most aimed at helping companies improve their search engine results. Tasks can include checking search results, gathering data and testing mobile apps.
You choose your hours and don't have to travel from A to B, perfect if you want to earn a cash while staying at home with the kids. You must work minimum of 10 and maximum of 20 hours per week.
Forumite Ghost_2005 says: "It's a genuine work-from-home opportunity that pays real money. There are precious few of them, so if that's what you're looking for, it's a good opportunity. In the grand scheme of employment, there are better and more fulfilling jobs. In the grand scheme of home working opportunities, it is a decent job."
On the downside, others say it's about as exciting as a hangover on a rainy Sunday. Asdaz501 says: "I can honestly say when I had the job I had never felt so bored. An hour's work felt like three hours. Be aware of what you're actually applying for – it demands concentration!"
Stay motivated with other forumites in the Lionbridge forum thread.
What qualifications do you need?
How do you apply?
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