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If you're interested in doing some writing outside the LIS profession (and possibly getting paid for it!), check out my recent Info Career Trends column for some ideas for where/how to get started. And those of you who have done this type of work, can you share with the rest of us what type of writing you've done? Thanks!
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I wrote an article about libraries for a non-LIS publication a few years ago, but would love more ideas on how to start branching out further!
Rachel Singer Gordon / rachel@lisjobs.comFind a library job: http://www.lisjobs.comThe Liminal Librarian: http://www.lisjobs.com/blog
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I used to write arts reviews for magazines and websites I worked for years ago, so I have something of a portfolio in that field (although I haven't used it for years); otherwise, I am involved in a scholarly society that asks me to write the odd article for their journal and I get a lot of requests to review books through my horse racing blog. It seems odd that something I do for fun (and for free) generates so many freebies, but there you go! I don't bother putting those on my resume, but they are good fun. I will probably get around to adding the other articles at some point, but I will likely wait until the journal (which is only a few years old) starts getting a little more notice.
Lisa Grimm Assistant Archivist Drexel University College of Medicine Archives & Special Collections on Women in Medicine and Homeopathy
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Just discovered two interesting "writing outside the profession" venues. One is American Chronicle (www.americanchronicle.com), which apparently lets people send in articles on any topics that they'd like to write about. They don't pay, but if you're trying to get your name visible on a given topic or trying to develop a clips portfolio, this might be a great place to start. Also, you keep all rights to your articles. I discovered it via a Google Newsalert I had set up on disability topics - I was getting several hits a week from it. So good for visibility (if not revenue!). A guess would be that they will ask for writing samples before adding someone as a contributor.
The other resource is Associated Content (www.associatedcontent.com), which works with hundreds of "content providers" to provide syndicated content on a very extensive range of topics. "Syndicated content" means that they will license the content for use by any content provider, and they will share the revenue with the writer (not sure what the compensation model is). But might be something to check into for those of you who want to write, can do it quickly, and may have specialized topic knowledge.
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And one more option: Suite101.com. This was another source of articles pulled in through a Google Alerts feed on disability issues. The model is that you submit writing samples, and if they accept your application they have you submit your first article. Next, "Your first article is reviewed by our editorial team in order to offer constructive feedback and tricks of the trade. Once you're good to go, you can post live and make corrections as you go." The financial model: your article is posted to the ad-supported site, and then "Our revenue-share model earns you money the moment readers click on your ads and Suite101.com’s ranking quickly earns you a following and a fee." If I recall, this model is somewhat similar to the About.com revenue split? Has anyone tried any of these types of pay-per-click approaches for generating revenue from your writing?
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