Question from Newbie

NicWrites · Post by **NicWrites** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 1:32 pm

Hi all!

I am learning to love this site! I have been around for about two weeks, and have sold two articles. My question is this. What topics do well when you are writing and not responding to a request? I am curious what to build my "library" so to speak with. What topics tend to sell well here?

Thank you for your suggestions!

Nicole

J. A. Young · Post by **J. A. Young** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 1:48 pm

When I started I simply checked to see what was selling on a daily basis and tried to write accordingly when I could (I still do this). For instance, poker was a hot seller back then, but as I have zero interest in that topic, I refrained from writing for that category. I think it's about finding your own niche based on what topics you're comfortable with, reasonably knowledgable about, or willing to research.

But building a library I think is key. As requests come in I often have something of interest for a client already posted. I started by writing about my hobbies--book reviews, crafts, interests and things sort of took off from there. My work is probably more varied these days but I still like to revisit my comfort zone topics. Sometimes they sell fast and sometimes it takes months.

I would simply scour the site and see what's going at any given time. Topics might be hot for a month and then cool only to get hot again three months later. We're all in the same boat--it's a guessing game. What's gonna sell? There's no formula, but if you watch closely, you'll see some selling patterns evolve.

Good luck. Remain patient and keep writing. JA

NicWrites · Post by **NicWrites** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 2:03 pm

Thank you so much. You all seem like very nice people to work along side. I have been at other sites that were very much like vultures and not helpful at all.

Mary Stone · Post by **Mary Stone** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 2:39 pm

I am also building my library. Nic, I've been here twice as long as you, four weeks, almost. I have also found this forum and it's users very friendly.

J.A. 's advice is good, scour the site.

As I type, I'm nervously waiting an approval on something I do know alot about. I just wonder if Ed is going to like it. I hope it makes the cut. Really at this point, I hope Ed can make sense of what I wrote.

We'll see.

Mary

Celeste Stewart · Post by **Celeste Stewart** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 2:57 pm

We are a very supportive little community! Welcome to the gang!