When you join Associated Content it's important that you know what to write about and what NOT to write about.  Of course, you can write about anything.  But certain subjects will not be eligible for upfront payment.  After joining, go to the Associated Content help section and you will get all the info you need to start writing.

One tip... if you write for eHow or The Examiner too, consider putting your article on Associated Content FIRST and once it's published you can go ahead and publish it on the other two site if they fit those sites.  Associated Content will only consider paying you upfront if the article you submit has not been published elsewhere first.  So always try them first then wait for your payment to clear.  Then publish on the other sites IF and ONLY if you did not submist as exclusive.

Here are the steps you should follow to be eligible for upfront payments and still be allowed to publish your content on other sites:

Avoid these topics since they are not eligible for upfront payments:
AC Tutorials 
Humor 
Poetry/Prose/Creative Writing 
Movie/Music/Television show reviews (except sneak-previews) 
Video game reviews (except of recently-released games, cult-classic games and comprehensive video game guides not readily available online) 
Website reviews 
Editorial/Opinion pieces 
Recipes 

I stick to How To type articles and General articles and they have all been accepted for upfront payment.  Once you choose your subject click on the the "publish tab" and then choose your template the click "select.  On the next page you want to choose No when asked if your content was published elsewhere (make sure it's not published elsewhere!).  Then choose Non-Exclusive rights (this allows you to publish to eHow or examiner later).  Then choose Yes to distribution (helps you earn more money).  Finally choose Upfront Payments under the payment section (this means you will get paid right away if they accept your article).

You are certainly allowed to write about the topics above that I said to avoid but you will just earn pennies for those articles because they are display only and you will not get paid upfront.

I know it's a lot to learn, but again... if I can do this then anyone can!

Oh, you should always check the assignment desk too!  Associated Content will list articles that they want someone to write.  If you pick an assignment and it get accepted you get paid quicker and usually more than if you just write on your own.  But always write on your own too because assignments may not always be a topic you enjoy writing about.

If you are intersted in writing for Associated Content please start by clicking this icon and you will be on your way!

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