Crackajg

Because the money is relatively quick and easy to earn, there’s an absolute shit-ton of options on here in terms of content freelancers that are available for everyone's use. I’d venture a guess that at least a third of these people shouldn’t even be writing essays for a middle school gym class project, but have somehow impressively convinced themselves that writing is their true calling. Don't try and understand it as your headache will only get worse.

Now that I’ve pulled a Jay-Z and retired from freelance writing (for the most part) for the second time to pursue more lucrative and hopefully less Carpal Tunnel-inducing shit, I figured providing some tips and advice via a post in here certainly couldn't hurt. Maybe it would even be... nice? I don't fucking know.

With so many options though, it's often very hard to distinguish oneself from the pack. But you’re going to want to do every possible thing to separate yourself from all of the others writing content on here somehow. Usually, this is very easy and requires very minimal effort outside of just writing really good stuff. But as with everything, some people's hands just need to be held. So here we go:


You want to write content professionally, right? Then why not fucking act like it?

It isn’t going to be garnering you too much interest in the way of people wanting to pay you to write their content if you are spelling/typing shit like an asshole. Don't you think? Everyone obviously makes mistakes and you don't have to go fine-tooth comb edit all of your posts before you submit them, but at least give them a quick glance-over and stop typing 'like dis be4 u lose biznazz!'

If you want to be treated like a professional, then act (and also type) like one. Now that's a novel idea!

2.) Treat your self-pimp thread as you would your own resume. You know, because it technically fucking is.

Getting careless and spelling your thread title wrong will effectively eliminate your chances at being taken seriously from the get-go. It will also get you made fun of mercilessly and neither of which are a good time. At least not for you, haha.

Just relax and take your time. All of the people on here will still be there even after you've taken the three and a half minutes you needed to make sure your pitch thread was perfect. Slow the fuck down. This isn't a race.

3.) Know and love the demographic that you’re targeting on here. They're one of a fucking kind!

The things that you can get away with on here are unique and for the most part, are very entertaining as well. So don't be afraid to have a little fun with it all from time to time. If you’re comfortable with vulgarity, feel free to swear in your self-pimp thread to help liven it up or emphasize a particular point.

Wicked Fire is unlike any other internet marketing forum out there for many different reasons. Some say it’s too harsh, but have you ever seen a scammer last more than however it long it took to dickroll and play with them a bit? Exactly!

Anyone whose skin isn’t tough enough to stick around here is promptly thrown out with the garbage.And that's that. So don't go worrying about offending anyone around here, because it's damn near impossible for you to do so.

4.) Review copies are your shortcut to getting content orders more quickly and also, more often. So please stop bitching about something that should take you 2-3 hours MAX.

There’s no ifs, and's, or I’m-a-well-respected-member-on-Digital-Points-Forums about it.

5.) Always be generous and go above and beyond the call of service when need be. After all, you’re a plain fish in a pond chalk-full of others just like you, remember?

If you don’t think you’re the best writer available on here, why would anyone want to REALLY hire you? Be confident, even if it's to the point of acting like an asshole. It also helps if you're actually being serious in your beliefs.

6.) iTrader is like your cars gas tank. It’s a pain in the ass to get filled, but once you do so it’s going to definitely be worth the effort.

There’s not much more to talk about with that one other than that I obviously suck at creating analogies. I'm not perfect, you know!

7.) Soak up every single morsel of knowledge that you can and do it whenever possible. You do NOT want to write content indefinitely. Trust me on this.

You’re going to hit a point where you’ve written so many different things about a large but ultimately repetitive slew of topics that you’re going to want to start persuing other avenues of income. This is completely natural and should not alarm you in any way.

Instead of feeling sorry for yourself and pouting like a little bitch, put your content experiences to good use and always plan for the future.

8.) Network your fucking balls off.

Not only will you become friends with many of the people around here, but you’ll also have the resources needed to help you take things to the next level. Until then, just write content until failure. There’s a lot of demand, so make sure that you’re the primary supplier.

It's not fucking rocket science. But you're going to have to bust your fucking ass and bust it often in order to do this as a full-time job.

Anyway, I'm sure there are other things I may have forgotten or even just sub-consciously blocked from my mind because they'd caused me so much pain and confusion. But for the most part, that's my advice to all you little hoodlums out there trying to win over the hearts and wallets of the community with your keyboards.

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stack paper

Very nice. Someone should move this to the content section and sticky it.
+Rep

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seo_freak

nothing more to say + rep

Webferret

9. DON'T USE STUPID COLORS OR MASSIVE FUCKING FONTS

GetYourWriter

10. Formatting is part of the job. If you're not ready to properly format your content, you need to go make monies doing something else besides wasting people's time with poorly formatted content. Nobody likes an ugly piece of content (at least that I know of).

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Crackajg

Fuck that, that's impossible! :P

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steelwave

Hah, I changed my mind and deleted the post. Wasn't in the mood to start a fight.

Glad you didnt take it negatively, as it was not my intention.

Bofu2U

11. Make shit pretty

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Crackajg

Don't worry about it, man. It was never even anywhere close to being an issue.

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steelwave

thc prevents me from worrying lol ...

larrybn

Crack is the motherfucking man.

Great guy to work with and shares his knowledge.

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BlackFlag79

12. Be careful when spelling obscure sayings like "chockfull"

Great list. I thought about writing content a couple years ago but I realized that it would just lead to me committing suicide.

jryan21

13. Don't make a bunch of accounts and then use them to make new threads so you can pass out review copies to yourself. All you are doing is covering up your shitty writing skills with your lack of creativity.

erect

Jordan pulled a 3rd comeback & played a totally different sport in between. So you'll be doing some linkbuilding in the near future before your next one?

Totally agreed

brentdev

umm.. now someone should lock this thread before it gets flooded with crap.


like this.

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Crackajg

Yeah, I figure I can go and live off freshly picked acai and hunt for pheromones deep within the jungles of South America. I hope to come back fit, immune to ALL diseases and also smelling faintly of goat piss mixed with cheap cologne.

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spotwriters

thanks for that great info

wordsensenow

that helped...thanks man!

d4rk357

Thanks a Lot .

FTC-Hater

14) Complete your work and don't run away.

The most important one of all.

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IMHopeful

Hey,

I believe this is my first post. I want to thank you for your sage words Crack, they do ring home. I'm getting some attention on the forum you mentioned, and hoping to move on from it soon. I basically went broke putting some of my sites together - and moved on to content writing to jump start things again, so I can set my own pace.

Your words mirror what I'm trying to achieve with my efforts, and I hope I can move things here, when I have the money to upgrade my membership.

I like how you guys "flame" the bullshitters out of here. As a lurker, I can see WF's value for my future IM efforts.

I found this forum by typing "are all DP members Indians" into the big G. I was immediately put into a thread that made me realize I'm not the only one feeling that way - Its frustrating dealing with that level of competition, when price is the usual deciding factor for many IM's.

Heck, they let you advertise for free - so you got to start somewhere. Its the internet content writer's equivalent to a production line.

Thanks again Crack, I enjoy the honesty on this forum, without all the spam, and "special offer" BS.

panthr

Thanks for keeping it real Crack!

MisterAwesome

This helps a lot...much appreciated!

MikeT3

Could suggest a few people who should read this. Then again, I guess its as good the other way with a "who not to buy from". Thank you for the post. It helped me out.

YanivSEO

Lol interesting article

Beth Freeman

I love this. I am new at content writing so I really appreciated this. I smiled a ton.

JakeStratham

If you're a freelance writer, read this article:

8 Business Skills of Profitable Freelance Writers

The stuff in the OP is common sense. It's entertaining because there's lots of heated swearing, but it's fluff.

If you're just trying to make a little cash to buy beer or fund your campaigns, ignore what I'm telling you. But if you want to do this for a living, read the article above (Tapia's point #6 is less important than the others).

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SmartDoctor

I love it when bear truth expressed in writing I liked the thread!

AustinP

Where the hell is Crack these days? Havnt seen him around a long, long time. Shitting gold in his platinum condo perhaps!

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JakeStratham

I seriously doubt it.

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JESWA

someone lock this thread

edugurus

All the moderators at wickedfire must have graduated from the same college/university. I can reckon this from their pretty much similar writing styles and language!

uroujfaheem

thanks for the information,i m trying to get, but what the style! yukhhhhhhhhhhh

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zoomer94

Great thread. It's good to keep people real and remind them why they're here since most people are generally stupid and self serving anyways (present company excluded).

Mystique05

Nice and Interesting lol

destin

Really helpful for newbie..Thanks.

JCash

I remember that guy, he was so easy to troll on #cakes and he'd usually try to win by /quit

Good times.

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