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You write 4 articles a month at $200 per piece, you make $9,600 a year.
At $400 a piece, you make $19,200 a year.
At $1,000 a piece, $48,000 a year.
And $2,000 a piece? $96,000 a year.
Being a six-figure freelancer doesn’t look too tough now, does it?
Looks pretty easy when you break it down that way! The trick is getting from the $200 to the $2000…
If anybody does it, I feel you can - really. I’m not saying it just because I enjoy your writing. I think you have it in you to go after those stories that will get you that elusive $2000/piece (if you haven’t already).
Add to it your own unique brand of writing and you’ll be there before you know it.
I’ve managed to reach the $1,000 level, and I know dozens of freelancers who make about $100,000 a year. Most of them admit though, that they couldn’t do it solely through magazine writing.
Magazine writing is the only thing that interests me, and I don’t supplement my income through other means. So I’m figuring out how to make that happen.
Thanks for the vote of confidence though! I’ll write a follow-up to this soon.
Wow! All these american publications and american dollars that you keep writing about all the time. You are so cool. I wish I could be as american as you.
$1000 a piece!
Wow. That’s terrific.
Other writers who make six figures supplement their writing through copywriting, corporate or other work - but that’s so boring
I thought of offering copywriting services and got quite a few bites, but the prospect of writing brochures didn’t appeal to me very much. I might change my mind if I’m going bankrupt. I still have to figure out what I really want to be writing about. I have an idea, but following it through will take time (excuses?)
Anyway, you’re an inspiration. I want to be you when I grow up (even though you are younger
I’m not American. I’m very Indian and very proud of it. I use the Dollar currency because rates in this industry are usually quoted in Dollars, even by publications in India. And for the record, I don’t think one’s nationality determines one’s coolness level.
Chryselle, thanks!
I’m there sometimes. Sometimes, I’m still at $100 a pop. Sometimes, I really want to get a “real job.” Sometimes, I can afford a trip to Paris (or Ghana!) I’m not very responsible with money. I’m learning. 
Wow! It does sound easy when you break it up that way. I managed to make 1200$ for one gig…but that was it. That seemed to be one lucky break I had. Otherwise I’m still hanging around the 100$ - 400$ range, though it is more toward the 100 end. Trying to get ‘lucky’ again though.
I’m sure you can make it Mridu.
I hope so. My future children need to eat!
I wanted to learn how to make the transition from $200 to $2,000 as well. I went straight to the pros. I’ve learned quite a bit, and I’ll share as I go along.
Mostly, I think they’ve drilled into me that I have to take up some stuff just for the money. That way, I can really do my risky dream assignments without putting my financial health at risk. Makes sense.
Oh, and pitch, pitch, pitch.
Yup, seriously, our kids need to eat
I agree with you….writers CAN earn a great living….but they must embrace MARKETING as their number one goal. This is my eleventh year working at home as a freelance writer and author. Looking back over the “lean” times, I had no one to blame but myself: when I failed to market myself, I earned less. If anyone would like a free e-book: How I Made $66,270 in 9 Months Writing for Websites,” just send an e-mail to johnriddle@sprintmail.com
You can also visit http://www.ilovetowriteday.org to learn more about the e-book, and I Love To Write Day, which is celebrated every November 15.
John Riddle
I have only just landed on your site so forgive me if I ask something that has already been answered.
I would love to have my articles accepted by Glamour and some of the other larger publications but I’m often met with the reply that: “We don’t want you unless you’ve been published in other national mags.” I seem to be caught in that vicious Catch22 of how can I get published in the glossy nationals wihtout having already been published in them?
I would love any advice you have on this.
Just discovered your blog. Great article! I will come back
I’m still an “aspiring writer” (or whatever) in a different profession, but I sure need tips like yours to get there someday…
I have a great passion to be a writer ,how can you help me submit my work?
Amazing how you manage to turn a blog entry into an article! Must keep that in mind the next time I’m blogging away - you never know where that will lead. Good article in FFW, Mridu. Very helpful tips, as usual.
Thanks for the offer, John. Checking it out.
Fiona, I think the trick is to start with FOBs instead of straight out features. Once you’ve got your foot in the door with smaller pieces, it’s easier to get them to publish features. I think it also comes down to what you’re proposing. If you have a story that they really want and can’t get elsewhere, for which they HAVE to hire you and you only, they’ll take it regardless of your experience level. It basically comes down to what you have on offer and how unique it is.
Jandanda, you’ll be able to get the answer to your question by reading the whole blog.
Thanks Chryselle. I hear you’re coming back to India. Bombay?
Hi Mridu:
I have followed you up and enjoy zlways what you write about. You are the girl I had wanted to be but in those days there was no e-mail. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Mary. I’m just about slowly becoming the girl I wanted to be.