Content Writing Guidebook — Write for Blogs & Get Paid

Goal: Write helpful articles that blogs want to publish and pay for.

• Choose a specific audience and a clear problem.
• Promise a result (e.g., “set up a newsletter in 30 minutes”).
• Use short paragraphs, simple words, and real examples.
• Add tables, checklists, and graphics to help the reader act.

Good writing = easy to follow + solves a problem + shows steps.

Use this trio in every section.

Find problems people search for. Use simple sources: blog FAQs, forum questions, “how to” posts, and tool docs. Look for gaps: missing steps, old screenshots, no tables.

Idea Scorecard (0–5 each):

Pick ideas scoring 18 or higher.

Use this same skeleton for tech, marketing, finance, or lifestyle posts.

• Use the second person (“you”).
• Short sentences. One idea per line.
• Start steps with a verb (“Click…”, “Open…”).
• Add screenshots or diagrams after tricky steps.
• Include a result box after each section.

Micro-graphics you can reuse (SVGs below are copy-ready):

Quick checklist:

• One topic = one page
• H2 for big steps, H3 for sub-steps
• Use tables for comparisons
• Compress images; keep file names clear
• Add a short summary at the end

• Cut filler words and repeated lines
• Turn passive voice into active voice
• Check steps: can a beginner follow?
• Add missing screenshots or diagrams
• Run a final spell + grammar check

Find blogs that pay. Look for “Write for us,” “Contribute,” and “Submission Guidelines.” Check if they pay per article.

Pitch Email Template

Subject: Pitch — [Your Working Title] (Beginner-Friendly, Step-by-Step)

Hi [Editor Name],

I’m a beginner-friendly writer who focuses on practical, step-by-step guides.
I’d love to write this piece for [Blog Name]:

Title: [Clear, result-focused title]
Angle: [Who it helps + key result in one line]
Outline:
  1) Problem & Promise (why it matters)
  2) Prerequisites (tools, time)
  3) Steps A → B → C (with screenshots/diagrams)
  4) Fixes (common errors + solutions)
  5) Summary + Next Step

Sample paragraph: [Short 3–4 sentences that show voice]
Timeline: I can deliver in [X days].
Payment: I understand your rate is [$$ or range]; that works for me.

Thanks for your time!
[Your Name] · [Portfolio/Links]

Keep it short. Show you can deliver. Make the editor’s job easy.

Payment Setup

• Create a PayPal account (or local equivalent)
• Prepare a one-page invoice (PDF)
• Keep a spreadsheet to track submissions & payments

• Pick a niche (e.g., blogging tools, travel, finance)
• Publish 3 sample posts on your site or Medium
• Collect 2–3 testimonials from readers
• Create a simple About page + contact info