π² Evergreen Articles Are Your Pension Plan
A well written article can earn you money for years.
One of my biggest advantages as a crime writer is that most of my articles are evergreen. Evergreen posts can be viewed for years to come and are still relevant.
For example, a good post on writing tips could be viewed weekly for years. Some of the advice I gave three years ago is as relevant today. Evergreen posts like the trees will keep blooming long after they are planted.
This is why this has to be the type of article you try to write as a writer. It doesn't have to be 100% of your writing, but it has to be over 50%. Once you have a back catalogue of articles, your income will increase.
My most popular article ever was written in July 2018. Every month without fail, it makes me money. Maybe a couple of cents, but every month it is read and earns money. Newsflash, I don't even think it's that good anymore.
5 Tips for Attracting Readers with a Killer First Sentence.
To write evergreen articles, consider what you are interested in. What did you need to find out about when you started writing? Could you use this knowledge to write an article showing others how to start writing for years to come?
Personal interest stories, by their essence, are evergreen. What you have overcome in your life could be relevant to help someone else. Your friend might read your article if you have left an abusive relationship in five years. It could give them the strength to leave their relationship.
True story, it was after Cher met Tina Turne
r and she told her about surviving Ike that Cher had the strength to leave Sonny.
Think of your evergreen posts as a pension that will keep paying you years after you finish writing. Take advantage of the time you have in front of you to write posts that last for years.
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Until next week stay safe
Sam π
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