Tips for Newbies: Sites That Accept Republished Content: Vocal.Media

Blogging and article writing are work-at-home endeavors I have been doing for years.  My first article was published on a site that is now defunct.  However, it taught me my first valuable lesson in online writing.  The site's policy was original content only but after the content had been on their site for one year, the writer was allowed to republish elsewhere.  

The light bulb went off in my head.  You can republish content?  I was a newbie.

So, I started searching for publishing platforms that accepted republished content. The first site was Yahoo! Voices, but it shut down. After that, I found Medium.com, where I publish both original and republished writing. (View my writer's profile on Medium.)  

Recently, friends directed me (or redirected me) to Vocal.Media.  I already had an account and my profile boasted 4 original articles, and I had not been active for 4 years.  However, I was unaware that VM allowed republished content.  

But now that I know, I'm all in.  (View my writer's profile on Vocal.Media.)

The big difference between Medium and Vocal.Media is that external views are counted. Both platforms have a program that allows you to monetize your content. 

• However, you must be a member of Medium. 
• By contrast, Vocal.Media membership is not required and if you have a free account, you can earn $3.80 for 1,000 unique views.

I almost passed on a money-making opportunity for my online writing.  It's nice to have friends.

My Medium Publications ~ The Year 2023 in Review

Medium publications give your content more exposure and help you meet and collaborate with fellow writers on the platform. In my opinion, publications are one of Medium's best features.  

I began publishing content on Medium.com back in 2014, initially because this platform accepted republished content. But as my following grew I began to publish both original and republished content, and in 2019, started creating Medium publications. 

As of 2024, I am publishing 4 different Medium publications: one for general discussion topics, one for foodies, one for Korean historical period dramas, and one for non-historical Korean dramas. Below are the links to articles that recap activity for the year 2023.

♦ Express Yourself! ~ Top 20 Articles of 2023

There are 10 articles listed. My favorite article on this list is the one about King David and Bathsheba.

♦ My Foodie Luv ~ Top Stories for the Year 2023

A varied selection of topics: fruits, cakes, world cuisine/food history, and cooking terms explained for newbies in the kitchen.

♦ My Sageuk Addiction ~ Top 10 Stories for 2023

I am very much enjoying streaming historical period Korean dramas. Viki, Netflix, Tubi, and YouTube have quite a selection to choose from. One tip if you plan to watch K-dramas: make sure that all of the episodes are available. It is so frustrating to get wrapped up in a series only to realize that you may have to wait several weeks until all of the episodes have been uploaded and are fully translated with English subtitles.

♦ Nothing But Love for Korean Dramas ~ Top 10 Stories for 2023 

I love all Korean dramas, but this publication is for non-historical K-dramas and includes news about popular actors and actresses contributed by Kpoppost.

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FINAL NOTE:

If you are also a Medium contributor OR you plan to become one and you are interested in sharing your content via my Medium publications, simply comment at this post OR at one of the Medium articles OR contact me via Twitter (@cmoneyspinner).

That’s it for 2023. It’s 2024. Wishing you a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year!

Are You a Newbie Blogger? Check Out Work-at-Home Tips and Tricks

Do-It-Yourself Advice, Tips and Tricks mainly for bloggers / freelance writers and affiliate marketers; aimed at assisting WAH (work at home) professionals and home business entrepreneurs to facilitate their success!

WAH Tips and Tricks

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Freelance Writing Opps. What is HUBPages?

Looking for freelance work as a writer? 

Need to hone your writing skills or learn how to do better research?

If you sign up as a writer or contributor for HUBPages, and particularly, if you are just getting started as a freelance writer, you will receive support and resources to help you improve or finesses your writing skills. You can extract a wide range of Pro Tips from the site's free weekly newsletter that you will receive via eMail or at the site's forum and specific topics sections. There is lots more where that comes from.

So if you're thinking of becoming a part of an online writing community, join HUBPages.com. There is no fee to sign on. When you begin, as you are writing your article, there is an automated checklist to assess your progress and gives you pointers on how to improve the presentation. The first few HUBs may undergo a human review which takes about 48 hours. Your article should show online instantly but without advertisements. If approved by the Team, Google ads will begin to appear as well so that your writing can generate income. The Ad Sense revenue is shared. But that's just one way that your articles earn money.

• Want to know more? Click here: What is HUBPages?

• View My Contributing Writer Profile on HubPages.com

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Amazing Fact Generator

This website is extremely popular so the information presented in this post may not be news to many of you. But for those who have never heard of it, check out this site called “Mental Floss”.

Better yet, need ideas for something to write about?

Have a go at the tool they refer to as the Amazing Fact Generator.

For example: 

• FACT! Every film John Cazale appeared in was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture.

That's Fact No. 48639

Isn't that cool?

So my only question now is: 

• Who is John Cazale? (O.o) 

Need to do a little bit of research to find out, but he could be mentioned in my next blog post. Who knows?  :)