3 ways to earn as a writer on SoSpoilt
Novels, short stories, screenplays, poetry, creative non-fiction – whatever you write, no doubt you’ve asked yourself this question at least once before: how can I turn what I do into a reliable income?
Traditional ways of making money as a writer are notoriously tough. In fact, around 90% of submissions get turned down by publishers and literary agents. And this constant rejection can lead even the most talented of writers to put down their pen and give up their dreams.
But luckily, SoSpoilt now provides you with alternative ways to turn writing into your full-time career. And to celebrate National Authors’ Day today, we’re going to introduce you to 3 of the most popular.
1, Sell content subscriptions to your fans
One of the easiest ways for writers to make money on SoSpoilt is by setting up a subscription business.
This is where you invite your fans (for instance, followers from your blog or social media) to pay a monthly fee to support you and access your exclusive content.
What content you share with your paying subscribers is up to you. But you could spoil them with:
- Previews of your written work
- Behind-the-scenes peeks at your creative process
- Live readings and ‘ask the author’ Q&As
- Writing tips and tricks
You decide how much fans pay to subscribe. And it’s free to set up your subscription business. So there’s no risk involved.
SoSpoilt just takes a small cut (15%) of anything you make, known as a platform fee. And this fee allows us to provide you with things like 24/7 support and total payment security.
2, Teach live creative writing classes online
Another way to earn as a writer on SoSpoilt is by teaching live online writing classes or workshops.
How it works is simple.
Using our Live Video Chat feature, you can host group or 1:1 classes anytime, anywhere. Just promote when you’ll be going live in advance on your blog, website, and/or social media. People can then pay to join your class as soon as you’re live. No pre-booking required.
You’re in complete control of your class content and pricing. Charge budding writers anything from 10p to £20 per minute to attend.
3, Get sponsored by brands you love
Brand sponsorship is a popular source of income for writers with a strong online presence (like bloggers). This is where a company pays you to feature links to their site or shout-outs to their products in your online writing.
But many writers struggle to get noticed by brands that complement their own brand, mission, and readership.
And even when they do get offered sponsorship, the money often doesn’t reflect the writer’s value. Plus, chasing the brand for payment can be time-consuming and awkward.
So this is where SoSpoilt comes in.
Create a SoSpoilt profile and you could get seen by 100s of verified brands in our network, all actively seeking content creators to sponsor.
On our platform, brands reach out to you first (so you can focus on writing, rather than sourcing sponsorship opportunities for yourself). And you agree your payment and the terms of the deal directly with them.
That way, you can make sure you’re paid what you deserve in full and on time. And you can keep your content relevant to your readership.
Ready to make money as a writer?
Join SoSpoilt for free today and get a £10 welcome bonus.
It’s just what you need to kickstart your earnings from fan subscriptions, live writing classes, brand sponsorship, and more.
