Get paid to write

Always wanted to have a crack at the old writing game? Now's your chance. Textbroker pays for content for adverts, websites and newsletters. The company acts as a middleman between clients and writers, taking a cut from each piece sold.

Typical payments are £5 to £30 per article, and forumites have written about everything from sport and wildlife to finance and casinos. Some MoneySavers have suggested that article approvals can be patchy and it's often slow to accept new writers - a couple of things to watch out for.

We're not talking Stephenie Meyer's Twilight sums. But some forumites, such asSinkorswim, are turning over a grand a year:

I've been with Textbroker for nine months, and have made over £1,000. It's a godsend, as I had to give up my part-time job due to a back problem. I got another job, but am reluctant to stop writing, as I really enjoy it.
- Sinkorswim

Forumite Farmers-wife says:

I have recently started with Textbroker as a writer. Six articles down and I'm hooked. As a stay-at-home mum and farmer's wife it's lovely to be doing something for myself. Getting praise for writing is doing wonders for my confidence.
- Farmers-wife

Quick summary

• Who's it good for? People who enjoy writing and have high grammatical standards
• Typical earnings: £50/month (if you're committed)
• Payment method: Cash via PayPal
• How much you need to earn before it pays out: £7ish (pays in euros)
• Have you tried it? Share your experiences on the Textbroker forum thread