tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618262667729179055.post1404431346406304857..comments2013-11-14T08:24:59.877-07:00Comments on hsj writer: should you write for free?hmjenckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10116059580795611246noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618262667729179055.post-75340932993021913832008-05-11T18:09:00.000-07:002008-05-11T18:09:00.000-07:00Yes! I write for bella too! I just finished traini...Yes! I write for bella too! I just finished training and am in my launch phase. Canadian Culture page. Which page are you doing? <BR/><BR/>Not only that but I applied to Bella based on advice I found on your blog.<BR/><BR/>Yay. Thanks for all the advice.<BR/><BR/>Now I'm going to look into Suite 101 based on everyone's comments.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618262667729179055.post-58429755412002341042008-05-02T16:20:00.000-07:002008-05-02T16:20:00.000-07:00My Bella is the Classic Rock site and I write most...My Bella is the Classic Rock site and I write mostly about online publishing at Suite101.L. Shepherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10049000451207165700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618262667729179055.post-72236913771540499162008-05-02T09:42:00.000-07:002008-05-02T09:42:00.000-07:00Heidi,You make some good arguments for writing "fo...Heidi,<BR/>You make some good arguments for writing "for free." I've often wondered how to come up with writing samples, although I do have quite a few published works. I also like the idea of exposure. I've found that if one or two editors know your work and like it, they're sometimes willing to pass your name along -- I got some work this past year that way. Great to see you back!<BR/>traciethesketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11461402813818806795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618262667729179055.post-39737334640558003902008-05-02T05:57:00.000-07:002008-05-02T05:57:00.000-07:00I'm just in training for Bella, and am not expecti...I'm just in training for Bella, and am not expecting to earn anything. (although it would be nice if I did!) I make less than $20 while working for Suite 101, but, maybe working for family and education sites don't bring in as much as some other topics might? What are your topics on Bella and Suite 101? Heidihmjenckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10116059580795611246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618262667729179055.post-2458853465398873242008-05-02T05:54:00.000-07:002008-05-02T05:54:00.000-07:00Good points, Dorit. Nice to hear the "passive inco...Good points, Dorit. Nice to hear the "passive income" is real. I'm interested to hear how things are going for you back in the USA. Heidihmjenckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10116059580795611246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618262667729179055.post-5366341608350342008-05-02T05:13:00.000-07:002008-05-02T05:13:00.000-07:00Hi, Heidi,It's good to see you again. How are you?...Hi, Heidi,<BR/><BR/>It's good to see you again. How are you? I've missed reading your blog.Glad to see your back into freelancing.<BR/><BR/>I've stopped writing for free, but there was a time when it was useful for building up a small portfolio with a few clips. But now, I've got bills to pay and I can't afford that. But it's excellent exposure and I will consider doing it if it's for a worthy cause like charity events.<BR/><BR/>Suite 101 provides some passive income but even then I did write a few articles for suite that were free. <BR/><BR/>In any case, I've moved to Pittsburgh from israel and I've jumped full swing into freelance. Your earlier blog really does speak to me now!<BR/><BR/>Thanks,<BR/>DoritPieces of Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04096718033921488677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618262667729179055.post-1397048046480821192008-05-01T21:28:00.000-07:002008-05-01T21:28:00.000-07:00I write for both Bella and Suite101, and I enjoy b...I write for both Bella and Suite101, and I enjoy both. I was wondering, though, whether you had ever made any money through Bella. Another Bella editor keeps telling me that it's such a lucrative gig because of affiliate sales, but I've never seen a dime. It's been an ongoing argument for awhile now.L. Shepherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10049000451207165700noreply@blogger.com