Yeah, I know… Another “how to make money” article.
But let’s face it, we’re all here because we love to write. It’s still nice to make a few bucks while we’re at it, right?
Also, I have some pretty cool tips for Vocal here. So, stay till the end!
The basics: Pay per view
First things first, let’s talk about the bread and butter of Vocal earnings: pay per view.
It’s pretty straightforward — for every read your story gets, you earn a little something. It’s not much, and it changes if you’re a Vocal+ member.
Is it going to make you rich overnight? Hell no. But it’s a start, and it can add up if you’re putting out regular content that people actually want to read.
You’ll get $3.80 per 1000 views.
The trick here is to write stuff that people give a damn about. Clickbait titles might get you some initial views, but if your content is crap, people won’t stick around.
Focusing on human content and relatable, emotional stuff can go a long way in this AI-infested writing landscape right now. It’s why p…
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