Freelance Writing Jobs Versus College for the Single Mother
Should you try writing online from home? How to write essays for money? Well, what have you got to lose? Even if you don't make a lot of money, you might have fun and learn something.
If you are divorced and broke, I’m here to tell you that it’s a temporary thing and you will make it. Even if you stay “broke” for the rest of your life, you will be fine. I know because I’ve been there.
Throughout my life, there have been times when I’ve had everything that I needed and quite a bit more. And, I’ve had times when I had no place to stay. You and your children will be okay because, regardless of what you have been told, we don’t allow moms or kids to starve to death in America.
The American Economy
Right now, the economy is horrible. I don’t follow the M2, M3, large cap earnings, small cap earnings, or macro financials. I’m not a Harvard economist…though I think I have more common sense than a Harvard economist. I started seeing signs of hardship several years ago, by observing people in my town, long before economists came forward with news of a downturn.
So how can a single mom take advantage of being unemployed? One thing you have, when you are jobless, is time. So, how to become an essay writer free?
Go Back to College
If you can manage it, you should go back to college to get a degree in the healthcare field. This type of job can’t be outsourced to India or China unless the US starts shipping sick and/or old people to those countries. And, I think that's unlikely, so you might want to read these articles:
- Non-Clinical Healthcare Jobs
- Pell Grants & Best Two-Year Degrees
The following alternative, writing online, is best for mothers who don’t have the option of going back to school.
Online Writing Jobs
People can make money writing for internet sites. I've looked through writer's forums and, though competition can be high, many people seem to be making some money through writing gigs. However, I can tell you from my own experience that it’s not as easy as it sounds.
You need to have an area of expertise or you have to spend a lot of time doing research. And, sometimes, you need both.
Would You Be a Good Writer?
Women who liked writing term papers in high school or college are obvious candidates for this type of work. If you have a computer and a fair amount of free time, you may start with a cheap essay writing service. Also, online writing has these benefits:
You get to work from home or anywhere you can plug in your laptop, so you will incur no daycare expenses.
You don’t have to make any capital investment or buy inventory. For example, if you wanted to set up a Mary-Kay-style business, you would need to buy over a thousand dollars worth of products.
Unlike college, there is no tuition. You will learn internet writing through trial and error. And, what works for one writer might not work for you.
If writing doesn’t work out, you can walk away and not owe any money to anyone.
From Where to Start
You must be the type of woman who can come up with original ideas. No one makes money by simply recopying information that has been said a thousand times. Articles like that will end up as number 1001 on Google.
If you are a self-starter, who likes to experiment with new concepts, then Launchora.com or Stockhouse.com might be a good fit. I must point out that you won’t make any money in the beginning and, like any new business venture, there are no guarantees. Welcome to the real world, sweetie.
Other Writing Sites
If you are a good typist, there are places that pay writers by the article. I type very slowly, so I’ve never given this a try. However, some women make money with this type of work and seem to like it. I want you to know that there are no get-rich-quick schemes for writers, but online content writing is a way to get your foot in the door and see if writing is a good fit for you.
While I am not endorsing any of the following websites, I want to give you a few possibilities:
O Desk
Some websites suggest topics. Others let you pick your own topic and see if anyone wants to buy your article. I have only tried Launchora.com and Stockhouse.com, so my opinion on these other sites would be meaningless.
In my opinion, if you have something to say and you are a good writer, who wants to spend time learning new things, why not give writing a try? You might end up with some extra money.
On the other hand, if you are young and you have the option of getting a degree, you should go back to school to get a healthcare-related certificate. That way you will be able to predict how much money you will have each month. Online writing is a way to add a few bucks to your other income.
