Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I become a freelance writer at LifeTips?
A: Simply apply and let our editors know about your experience, education and references. Showcase 3 sample tips that represent your ability to turn complex problems into short, information-packed, entertaining tips.

Q: How much experience do I need to be approved?
A: Most of our writers are experts in a specific topic and have the experience, education and references to back it up. The amount of experience required to be a freelance writer at LifeTips varies from topic to topic. Published writers with proven experience in publishing, magazines and online media outlets in their area of expertise will likely be approved. Applicants who attend trade shows or conferences or teach in a related topic will likely be approved. Applicants with professional experience and educational credentials will likely be approved.

Q: How much money can I earn with paid writing assignments?
A: Staffing services have broadened considerably over the years. Clients typically select writers based on their experience, strength of their profile page, and publishing experience. Writers typically earn about $1,000 per project and many take on dozens of projects a year depending on their availability and selection by clients.

Tip Writing Assignments. You’ll earn up to $10 per tip you create for freelance tip writing assignments. Prices vary according to the quality of the tip you submit. Most projects include 100 tips, or up to $1,000 in revenue.

Article Writing Assignments. You’ll earn up to $250 per 800-1000 word article, depending on your experience and the complexity of the project.

Copywriting Assignments. You’ll typically be offered a project to create copy for clients’ websites or marketing material. Prices vary greatly depending on SEO proficiency, industry experience and most importantly, copywriting experience. Projects vary depending on the client and the aim for improving conversion rates and increasing sales measured with technology.

Q: How much can I earn if I publish a book with LifeTips?
A: Each book published with the LifeTips book series gets its own ISBN number with your name on the byline. You’ll earn $2.00 for every book sold on Amazon.com, Barnesandnoble.com, or through any major bookstore. Traffic and sales vary from topic to topic and writer to writer. Expect more data on book sales when we look over your book pitch and topic. Clients may also purchase your book for distribution to clients, prospects or employees.

Q: How does the book deal work?
A: create the 101 entertaining tips on a topic you’re an expert in, and we’ll offer some editorial review and feedback along the way. With approval, we’ll publish your book with your name on the cover and byline. Your tips will also be published on a tip site at LifeTips, all linking to your profile page for promotional purposes of your book. Your book will have its own ISBN number and be made available to every major bookstore in the world, printed on demand.

Q: How does LifeTips market my book?
A: Your book is featured on your profile page at LifeTips and in our bookstore, featured on the home page of LifeTips.com. Your book is also fed to Google for search marketing. Your name as the author is tagged to the ISBN number and the book is instantly available to all the major bookstores worldwide.

Q: How quickly are books distributed?
A: Our books are printed on demand, so as soon as the tips are completed, edited and approved, your books are available online and to all the book stores worldwide within 7 business days.

Q: Who owns the tips I create at LifeTips?
A: All tips you submit for paid assignments become the copyright of LifeTips. Tips you submit for the free book publishing opportunity also become the copyright of LifeTips. Please see our terms and conditions.

Q: What are the time requirements for being a freelance writer at LifeTips?
A: Most of our writers are freelance writers, business owners, and professionals with busy schedules. We know how it goes, and we appreciate the time you commit to LifeTips. Celebrities, best-selling book authors and radio show hosts spend only a few hours on their application, showcasing about 10 tips for their fans. Most of our writers, however, are interested in paid assignments and need to complete a more detailed questionnaire which can take 4-6 hours. Some writers choose to take advantage of our free book publishing services and put their own time into that exciting project. But once your profile page is up and running, you can apply for jobs on our Job Board or work on your book at your own pace. For paid writing assignments, writers work on 14-day deadlines and submit tips along the way for approval. Failure to complete any project you commit to will result in removal of your active writer status at LifeTips.

Q: How do the paid writing assignments work?
A: Any approved freelance writers at LifeTips can apply for a paid writing assignment. The assignments vary, but usually consist of 100 savvy tips for a client or LifeTips Tip Site. Your tips are subject to the approval from the LifeTips editorial team and/or clients. All paying jobs are indicated in the job board with the project description and the possible total amount you can make on the project.

Q: Can I remove my profile page and cancel my involvement with LifeTips?
A: Yes. Simply log on and cancel your freelance writer profile and account at any time, and your profile will be removed from the database. You may terminate your agreement and remove your profile page at any time according to the latest terms and conditions. The tips you submit through the application process and for your profile page are yours to keep. But any tips you created for LifeTips through paid tip writing assignments or book deals are copyright of LifeTips and LifeTips.com.

Q: Can I promote my own personal websites on my profile page?
A: Absolutely. In return for sharing your tips and advice at LifeTips, you may promote your own website in your bio description at LifeTips. Improve your link popularity in the search engines with contextual links from LifeTips.

Q: Can I promote my profile page and use it on my resume?
A: Absolutely. Our goal and mission is to help you advance your career. Your status at LifeTips could be one of the best ways to advance your career.