It’s the romantic version of being a freelance writer.
Take a vacation, and write about your adventures. Survive your toddler’s terrible-twos and share your advice. Dabble in online dating and tell others the good, the bad, and the ugly about your experience.
Sounds pretty good, right?
If you have a unique perspective, experience, thoughts, or advice from your side of the fence, you can get paid to write personal essays…in just about any niche.
But you need to know where to look to find these gigs, and how to pitch an editor when you do. Note: There are still plenty of opportunities to write personal essays, but not all are well-paying assignments.
Have something to say? Check out these 16 markets for places to get paid to write personal essays:
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On The Story Reading Ape’s blog I found access to Carol Tice’s article about 16 markets for freelancers. Thanks a lot for this information Chris and Carol. I might try one or two of them.
on Make a Living Writing site:
Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog 
Thank you so much!
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Reblogged this on Writer's Treasure Chest and commented:
On The Story Reading Ape’s blog I found access to Carol Tice’s article about 16 markets for freelancers. Thanks a lot for this information Chris and Carol. I might try one or two of them.
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