Thursday, January 9, 2014

A single working mom...needs an at home job.

Broken Coaster following Superstorm Sandy
Photo by Mark Wilson, Getty Images

Does your life feel like a broken roller coaster ride and your 9-5 job isn't enough to make ends meet? Are you a stay-at-home-parent and don't know what to do to help make ends meet? Try one of these writers jobs.


Freelance Writers Wanted

Here is a place that pays for writing local news content on Examiner.com, it might feel like a slow start but with plenty of social media postings on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Reddit or StumbleUpon, for example, you can build an audience that can help pay your monthly bills. All you need to do is apply for a title and write what you know.


If you are passionate about writing/journalism you can earn a sign up bonus of $25 after completing your application and writing 2 articles a month for 2 consecutive months and if you refer a new writer to the Examiner team you will earn $25 for the referral and an additional $25 after they complete 2 articles a month for 2 consecutive months.

Examiner is great for beginners and they have resources to teach you how to write better. Other places that pay if you can find your freelance writing niche with them are Squidoo.com, eHow.com, Knoji.com and Demand Media are but a few of the hundreds out there accepting freelance writers. Check out some examples of what to write about make pet treats, pet costumes for Halloween, pregnancy, religion, holidays, life stories, preserving foods, health or write about your favorite author or celebrity.