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Making Money from your University Essays (without cheating)
By Stephanie Green
I arrived at university with a single suitcase and a desire
to write. I envisioned writing opinion articles for student
magazines and being involved in the local poetry scene. I
hadn't counted on the long hours of library research and
essay writing that left me so drained that I couldn't bear
the thought of writing for fun. During my four year degree
I only finished two short poems.
I learned a lot about technique and style from writing
academic essays. I became a better writer, and I've since
sold those essays to paying markets, and I don't mean hawking
them behind the cafeteria. Here's how you can make writing
income from your academic essays:
1. Sell them directly to journals and magazines.
First, you can try academic journals in your subject area,
but these rarely pay for contributions. Next, look for
general interest magazines that cater for your subject area,
such as pet magazines if you're a veterinary student, or
heritage magazines for archaeologists. If you study a
practical subject like engineering or computing, you could
also look at trade magazines.
You'd be amazed at where your essays might end up. I sold
an English paper about 'The Food and Diet of Hobbits' to
Strange Horizons, a popular online speculative fiction
market. I've since sold another anthropology essay to the
same market.
2. Rework them into Articles
If you change the tone of your essay from argumentative to
informative you have a great 'Did You Know?' article.
Alternatively, you can use your research notes to whip out a
couple of snappy filler articles or features for children's
magazines. I've written articles for kids about bog bodies and
ancient Egypt based on research for highly technical essays.
4. Enter Essay Competitions.
I entered a few essay competitions while at University and
placed in most of them. The competition isn't as stiff as
you'd think, and besides, you're a writer, so you already
have an edge. I revise my best essays (the ones that earn
A's and A+'s) according to my professor's comments. Visit
your professors, explain the guidelines of the competition
and ask if they have any further advice for you.
The judges are normally looking for essays that present
arguments relevant in today's society, even if the topic is
'burial customs of Ancient Egypt'. It can be to your benefit
to make sure your examples are from recent headlines or
contemporary cases. Above all, the judges are looking for
original thinkers. If you write essays that challenge
established thoughts or introduce new methodologies or
unique interpretations, you'll rise to the top with ease.
Apart from the money, selling your essays brings other
advantages. If you wish to continue in academia or apply
for competitive jobs within your profession, a list of
publishing credits in your subject area will impress
prospective employers. It's an excellent way to hone your
writing skills and help keep down your student debt.
BIO
Stephanie Green is a New Zealand freelance writer with articles
published in academic journals, magazines, online newsletters,
ezines, and poetry and short story collections. She writes on
such diverse subjects as disabilities, swordfighting, heavy
metal music, literature, archaeology, travel and weddings. Her
ebook '33 Mistakes Writers Make About Blind Characters' will
shortly be available from OneMoreWord books.
http://shop.hollylisle.com/index.php?crn=222
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