A Constant Content Success Story

Today I am pleased to introduce Celeste Stewart, a freelance writer who has sold over 2500 articles through the Constant Content marketplace.  Celeste is a stay at home mom who makes a full time income writing part time. Writing for the web allows Celeste to design her lifestyle the way she wants, free of office politics or dealing with a boss.

Celeste’s efforts have earned her a spot in the Constant Content Writers Hall of Fame and the Most Prolific Author list, and a tremendous sell through rate for her work.

While I also write and sell work through Constant Content, I sought out Celeste because of her experience on the Constant Content site and because I really appreciate her dedication to answering questions in the site’s forums as she guides new writers toward constant success.

JadeDragon: How long have you been a professional writer and what is your background?

Celeste Stewart: I’ve been writing professionally on and off since the mid-1980s. I started with a local multimedia company that created slideshows for corporations and non-profits. Back then, multimedia slideshows featured actual slides and slide projectors. This company was cutting edge with productions using multiple projectors, timed transitions, music, and narration. I was a scriptwriter and wrote about topics such as laser eye surgery equipment and trash-to-energy plants. I then moved on to video production company and an educational television studio, working as a video editor and helping out in the control room during live broadcasts. While I didn’t do much writing during my video and television phase, I believe my writing and organizational skills transferred nicely to video editing and vice versa.

JadeDragon: How long have you been marketing your writing through Constant Content?

Celeste Stewart: I found Constant-Content in January 2006 and have been enamored with the site ever since.

JadeDragon: I know you devote most of your working time to Constant Content, but there are many websites looking for freelance writers out there. Why Constant Content?

Celeste Stewart: I’ve tried a few sites and none have been as lucrative for me as Constant-Content. I do contribute periodically to other sites, but I tend to stick with what works best for me – and that’s CC.  Between Constant-Content and a handful of outside clients, I don’t have much time to explore the other writing sites.

JadeDragon: I’ve also been very impressed with the professionalism of the Constant Content editor and staff. There is no drama at Constant Content, good clear directions, and quick answers to author questions and concerns. As a writer I really feel in partnership with Constant Content – I write and post the articles and they check them, find the buyers, collect the cash, pay me and otherwise deal with the administrative side of things.

Celeste Stewart: Agreed. These points are often overlooked by newcomers to the site, and many writers simply don’t understand the benefits that Constant-Content offers. I spend my time writing – not trying to find my next project. It costs nothing upfront, there’s no need to bid, and we are exposed to buyers looking for content now.

Plus, there are so many different ways to succeed on the site. Some writers write only what they’re interested in; others answer public requests; others sell only usage rights; others have built ongoing relationships with customers who use them exclusively; some write daily; others submit an article or two here and there. It’s fun and there’s room for each of us to find our niche.

JadeDragon: You are always working on the forums with writers new to Constant Content to help them get started. I remember you answering some of my first questions in fact. What tips can you share to prevent rookie mistakes?

Celeste Stewart: The forum’s neat, isn’t it? I love how helpful the community is. I think that’s because so many of us love the Constant-Content.com model and want to share it with the world. It’s a friendly, non-competitive environment despite the fact that we’re all receiving the same public requests.

As far as preventing rookie mistakes goes, it’s really important to read all of the site’s guidelines, FAQs, and tutorials before submitting an article. Then read them again. Understand that not only must the article itself conform to the guidelines, so must all of the little finicky details such as font choice, file type, and even the text of the short summary (it must be original, not copied and pasted from the article). Next, read the forum and ask questions. Finally, read a bunch of the recently accepted articles to get a better sense of the style and price range of articles currently offered.

JadeDragon: I just read through your eBook “Celeste Stewart’s Secrets to Success on Constant-Content.com” I found the book is just loaded with great information – way more then we can get into in this interview. Even though I’m actively writing at Constant Content, I learned quite a few tips and tricks I did not know about. How can others get a copy of your eBook?

Celeste Stewart: When I sent you a copy, I didn’t think you’d get much out of it as you’re already doing well on the site so I’m glad you were able to learn a few more techniques. As you know, CC has its share of nuances that most of us learn by trial and error. I wrote the eBook to help newcomers to Constant-Content.com navigate the site without having to suffer from some of the mistakes the rest of us have made. The first part of the eBook takes readers on a tour of the site, introducing them to the features that I believe are the most important, complete with screenshots (used with CC’s permission). The second part explores different strategies for successfully selling articles via the site.
You can download the Constant-Content Tips eBook here for $9.95.

JadeDragon: That is really a steal of a deal for the helpful information you provide.  I’m really surprised you don’t charge a lot more for your Constant Content eBook since the book will save any writer a lot of time.

The section on SEO with “Artichoke cook prep” is the clearest example of how to SEO write I’ve seen yet.  I’ll be applying the information immediately to help me write better articles and sell them faster.

Thanks so much for sharing your experience with Innovate Passive Income readers.   I hope you drop by often and will answer any questions readers have.

Celeste Stewart: Thank you for the chance to talk about one of my favorite topics:  Constant-Content!

Action Steps:

1. “>Join Constant Content for free right now.

2. Download Celeste’s eBook on Constant Success now.

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