Writing articles lets you work once and get paid multiple times in a variety of ways. 
Here are some comments by Georganne on these benefits.
Question: Let’s say I have an article that I’ve written and had published in a certain market. I’ve now discovered a new market for which I could potentially pitch the same article, but it won’t accept reprints. How much do I have to change my original article for it not to be considered a reprint. Is just changing the title and a couple of sentences enough? Or does it need to be more than that?
Answer: Recycling is good for the environment, but it can be even better for a writer’s bottom line.
First, make sure that you retained the rights to your article when it was first published. If you are sure you have the rights, you have many options:
–You can recycle articles you’ve written to publications that accept reprints.
–You can submit your articles to article directories on the Internet to be used by many web sites and ezines. You won’t make money directly, but you can help establish your expertise on that topic.
–You can recycle the topic but not the exact article with a title change. Just look for a different angle or a new way to use the information you have already researched.
Publishers that do not accept reprints generally have high standards and pay better than those that do accept articles that have been previously published. It is worth a little work to create a new version of the original article to make that kind of connection and paycheck.
Want to learn more from Georganne? She knows her writing. She created the Article a Day System when she was bringing up 2 children, running a business and writing articles for major magazines all at the same time! She can help you write articles too. I’ve read her course and it’s an excellent guide to writing for pay - not just once but for years to come.
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