Freelance writing can be a great side hustle, but it can also be a massive hassle.
But what if you could skip all that and just… write?
I love writing about witchcraft, but Im not gonna write about it for free, she said.
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Enough small talk.Here are some waysto earn extra cash, without all of the social stuff.
But if you dont want to be limited to one topic, dont worry.
Once you know what you want to write about, its time to set up your Substack.
Substack has an intuitive word processor built in to their website where you could write and format a post.
Heres a quick guide tohow to use Substacks editor.
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4.
This is not optional.
If Im reading and things are spelled wrong…
I just cant, its too distracting, Billock said.
Remember what your audience is there for.
Focus your content around your editorial vision.
Stick to a schedule.
Create an editorial calendar and schedule posts in advance.
It keeps you honest and gives your readers something to look forward to.
Now its time to think about getting paid.
Now, that may seem small, but those numbers can add up.
Depending on where you live, you might have to pay income tax lets say 20%.
Pros
Cons
The truth is, Substack isnt right for everyone.
And if you hate writing, theres plenty of otherside hustlesto choose from.
Substack can work well for many people, though, including:
Dont forget to have fun!
Writing and publishing work you love is a pretty sweet gig.
I really am enjoying it, says Billock.
Ciara McLaren is a freelance writer with bylines in HuffPost, Business Insider, and elsewhere.
you’ve got the option to read more of her work on you guessed it Substack.
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