Summary

A writer shares their journey of increasing their earnings on News Break by adapting their content strategy, focusing on clickworthy titles, diverse topics, and current events, ultimately surpassing their previous base pay.

Abstract

The author of the article, a News Break writer, describes how they managed to achieve their highest-earning month after losing their base pay. Initially, the writer was focused on local news, such as city events and restaurant reviews. However, after learning about a peer earning significantly more by being strategic with content, the writer shifted their approach. They began crafting more engaging headlines, exploring non-news topics that garnered high viewership, and consistently writing about current events. This strategic shift led to nearly doubling their income in just two months. The writer emphasizes the importance of content quality, the use of multimedia elements, and longer articles to maximize earnings on the platform. They also share that writing about a variety of topics, including those outside of traditional news, can lead to success and that staying informed through social media and news outlets is crucial for content relevance.

Opinions

The writer believes that the type of content produced is crucial for financial success on News Break.
They advocate for smart content creation, suggesting that writing about a mix of current events and other engaging topics can lead to higher earnings.
The author emphasizes the significance of crafting enticing headlines without resorting to deceptive clickbait practices.
They express a personal dislike for writing about traditional news but acknowledge the success that comes from covering a broad range of topics, including those unrelated to news.
The writer suggests that longer articles with multimedia content are favored by News Break and can lead to increased revenue.
They hint at the potential to earn a substantial income on News Break, though they do not disclose exact figures.
The author encourages reader engagement by asking News Break writers to share their own tips for maximizing earnings on the platform.
They offer a subtle call to action by inviting readers to support the writer by becoming Medium members.

My highest earning month on News Break

Two months after losing base pay, I hit my highest earning month on News Break.

This is how it happened..

Being smart about the news stories I write

What it all boils down to is the kind of content you produce.

I lost my base pay two months ago and at the same time, I learned about a top News Break writer making $17,000 per month with access to all the same tools and resources as me.

He was fellow News Break writer.

No special contract.

No negotiated rate.

He was just writing his stories in a really smart way.

I was new to writing news stories and up until this point, I mostly wrote about what was happening in my city, upcoming events, restaurant openings, and restaurant reviews.

When I shifted my focus on the kind of content I was publishing, my income started to shift too.

The first month I did this I earned very close to the initial base pay that was set by News Break.

The second month which was last month in October, I had my highest earning month, making nearly two times the most recent base pay News Break writers were earning.

The Truth About Medium vs News Break

Which one is really better?

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My current style of writing on News Break

What I realize is that the perfect blend of clickworthy headlines and juicy newsworthy content that readers want to learn about is what’s getting clicks.

The more clicks and views I get on my stories, the more money I make.

I studied the kind of news stories that were going viral on News Break and learned this:

Crafting clickworthy titles is key
Writing about content that’s not the news can get high views too
Current events always wins
The more you write, the more you can potentially earn

Clickworthy (not clickbaity) Titles

Clickbaity titles fool you don’t they?

If you do them in smart way, you can get your reader to click your article and still provide the substance in your article that they’re looking for.

When I refer to the term clickbait, I really mean using an enticing title that will attract attention.

I tend to use questions as my headline.

I try not to give away the answer in the title to entice the reader to click the story.

And I always make sure that my story backs up the title headline.

Non-newsworthy stories

If I’m being frank, I hate writing about the news.

I’m no journalist but I’ve been writing with News Break for a year now and I started because I wanted to embark on this challenge.

I mostly write news-related content on News Break but every now and then I’ve had success writing about other stories.

I noticed that stories about topics like the shiny side of aluminum foil and flight attendant secrets were going viral so, I wrote an article about Costco and got some good traction.

I’ve also written about saving money, free cable TV providers, and other topics and have gotten tens of thousands of views.

These are not the bulk of my stories but it’s nice that I can write about topics like this from time to time and still see some success.

Focusing on current events

Most of my stories are based on current events.

Writing about the pandemic, changes in the economy, politics, local trending stories like the winter storm that hit Texas this past February are some topics I cover.

I go to Twitter for inspiration and follow my favorite news channel websites to stay abreast of changes happening in my city.

The more you write, the more you earn

More stories can definitely earn you more but, you don’t have to kill yourself writing dozens of stories per month.

I actually write a lot less now than when I had base pay and I make way more.

Writing longer stories is the key, though.

If your stories are at least 600 words, that’s the sweet spot News Break is looking for.

I use quotes, embeds from Twitter and Instagram, YouTube videos and other media to make my stories as interesting as possible.

That, along with focusing on longer content length can help you earn the most possible on News Break.

While I can’t reveal the exact amount News Break paid me, I hope the hints I popped up earlier in this writing have shed some light.

Can you make a living on News Break?

The answer might shock you

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Do you write for News Break?

What are some of your tips for making the most money?

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