Confessions of an AC Content Producer

By Amy Francisco, published Nov 05, 2006
Published Content: 57  Total Views: 352,629  Favorited By: 19 CPs
Rating: 4.6 of 5
Before I begin, I must apologize to the people on my Buddy List who aren't content producers for Associated Content. This article probably won't interest you in the least. I wrote it for the benefit, and hopefully the amusement, of other Associated Content content producers. But before you go, oh wonderful friends and family, would you mind clicking on the other pages of this article to give me a few more page hits? Thank you. You're the best. Now, back to business—writing this article inspired by another Associated Content article, Confessions of a Stay-at-Home Mom.

When I came across Confessions of a Stay-at-Home Mom on Associated Content, I considered writing an article in response to it. I was in the market for existing Associated Content articles I could use to take advantage of the then-current Associated Content “What's Your Take?" content special offer. It promised a minimum of $10 for articles that complemented existing Associated Content articles and linked to them in their first paragraphs.

But after reading Confessions of a Stay-at-Home Mom, I realized I really didn't have any dirty little mommy secrets to add to Heather Michelle Grenier's list, and I couldn't really contest the truth of any of the ones she shared in her article. Well, OK, I could argue with her that stay-at-home moms take naps during the day. I'm a stay-at-home mom, and I certainly don't have time for that. But I couldn't really write 700 words about how stay-at-home moms can't get any daytime shut-eye. So I decided to simply borrow her format. And here you have it: Confessions of an AC Content Producer. Perhaps you can relate to the 10 secrets I'm about to divulge and maybe even pick up a few tips.

Confessions of an AC Content Producer

I'm a CP, do my confessions surprise you?

Credit: LEO!!!!!!!!

Copyright: LEO!!!!!!!!!

Takeaways
  • Self-rating is just another means of marketing your content.
  • You'll find great advice and support in the "Forum."
  • Page hits, by any means necessary, are the name of the game.
Did You Know?
If you'd like your articles to be stylistically correct, consult the Associated Press Stylebook or the Chicago Manual of Style. These books, used by professional writers, are wonderful resources for those who want to improve their writing.
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Great article. I am new to AC, and trying to get all the tips I can.

Posted on 06/19/2008 at 1:06:09 PM

 
I just discovered AC through a content provider in Mexico. This article is so enlightening. It has encouraged me to continue exploring this opportunity. You are such an expressive writer and I am so glad I chose to read your article. This was a genuine lesson for me. Thanks and I will be looking at your future submissions.

Posted on 09/21/2007 at 12:09:00 PM

 
great article and I am so going to use these items.

Posted on 02/20/2007 at 1:02:00 PM

 
Real earthy writing. Like it. Now hopefully you'll see my borrowed avatar and check my article, that's right I said article as in singular. Check back though. Other articles are on the way!

Posted on 01/24/2007 at 8:01:00 PM

 
Wow, this makes comment number seventy-six! Love this and your squirrel-in-the-toilet article. (One day I'll share my dog-in-the-toilet story with you.)

Posted on 01/24/2007 at 7:01:00 PM

 
Found some new info on here-thanks.

Posted on 01/17/2007 at 10:01:00 AM

 
wow ive never seen an article get so many comments on it. Congrats. i am also guilty of so many of these things on ur top 10 list. i check AC in the morning, aftenoon and nite and i do get a rush when i accept money bids for articles. am i spend my time doing nothing serfing the AC community boards. i can totally relate to this article. well done!

Posted on 01/11/2007 at 1:01:00 PM

 
Here's another hit for you...and I learned something along the way. Great article. Maybe I can write another article to comment on it (or is that over the top:-))?

Posted on 01/11/2007 at 8:01:00 AM

 
Thanks for the added direction.

Posted on 01/10/2007 at 12:01:00 PM

 
Thank you for that very informative article. I was just wondering how to get more of a $10 average for my pay. Maybe I'm not connecting my content to existing content? You've presented some possiblities, thanks!

Posted on 01/10/2007 at 12:01:00 PM

 
GREAT article!

Posted on 12/03/2006 at 11:12:00 PM

 
I am so guilty on #9. I do that all day. It is the first thing I check when I wake up and the last thing I check before I go to bed. Then I refresh every five minutes in between. LOL And your heart stops while it's refreshing, waiting to see if the white box is going to pop up. Great Article!!! :)

Posted on 11/30/2006 at 9:11:00 PM

 
Thanks for the great tips!!

Posted on 11/28/2006 at 5:11:00 AM

 
This article was great!! I am new at this and I really liked the tips. I keep a notebook with ideas... I like the feel of paper and pencil! Thanks for the tips... now I am off to write another article :)

Posted on 11/22/2006 at 10:11:00 PM

 
Great article. I felt the same way when I fist got paid for an article. Glad to see I'm not the only 1.

Posted on 11/21/2006 at 1:11:00 PM

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