Articles you write for us are repurposed as PLR, which stands for private label rights. Our end users (those who buy our products) are internet marketers, healthcare professionals, consumers of related health products, and others.
In writing articles for us, you can draw from a combination of personal experience, educational background, and good, old fashioned research. We pay you to write articles for us, following the topics and titles we provide. There are some guidelines you should follow if you would like to submit articles to us for pay.
Once you understand these guidelines, submit to us the topics you want to write on, following the directions on the Submit your articles page. We will then send you the specific titles for you to write on.
How to write the articles
The guideline points below will give you a good idea of what we are looking for. You will want to follow these general rules when writing your articles. If you want to see an example, see our Article example.
Write in a conversational tone and an easy-to-read style. Pretend that you are speaking to a friend about the subject. Be specific to the title but the overall thrust should be in general terms so that your information could apply to most anyone with the condition. Don’t be afraid to liberally use the word “you”. Again, pretend that you are speaking directly to someone.
Keep “big word” use down to a minimum. Of course, we have to use medical terms at times, being that we are in the healthcare field, but how we use the terms should make them easy to understand. If you use a medical term, put the definition in parentheses if appropriate, e.g., “UTI (urinary tract infection)”.
Write on an eighth grade level, or thereabouts. The average person reads on that grade level, so we want to write at that point. This will make it easier for you to write, because you don’t have to impress anybody with fancy knowledge. It will also make the article easy for others to understand and digest. If your writing tends to be clinical and stoic, try to remember that your future audience is probably not schooled in the nursing or medical field. Even if they are, end users just want good information they can readily absorb. Again: Write like you are talking to a friend about the topic (not like you are trying to get published in a medical journal).
Word count should be at least 400 if at all possible, not counting the title. Anything shorter can be seen as being too “bare bones.” 500 to 600 word article is even better. Can be longer, but longer is not necessarily better. Just say what needs to be said to give the reader a good, quick education on the topic. In MS Word, by clicking on the “Review” tab (at least in Word 2007) at the top of the ribbon, you can find the “word count” button and it will tell you at any given time what your word count is for the whole document.
Your article will have a title and several paragraphs. The first paragraph sort of identifies a problem and sets the stage for the rest of the article. A few additional, short paragraphs will expound on the topic. The last paragraph summarizes the article and closes it out.
You will note that some article titles could, in reality, be addressed or answered in just a sentence or two. But, you need to get in a decent word count. So, while you don’t want to write up a bunch of “fluff and stuff,” you do need to flesh out your article with information that relates to the title. The end result is that the article should very satisfactorily answer to the title.
If you write more than one article on a particular subject, you will find that some of them could have some “cross-over” information. Some of the titles may be similar, so don’t be afraid to put similar information in more than one article. But there should be no copying of a paragraph from one article to another. Each article should be a unique one and able to stand on its own.
As you research just review some relevant information on the sites you want to go to. You do not have to source where you got your information. Jot down some notes and write up the information you obtain IN YOUR OWN WORDS. It goes without saying (but we’ll say it anyway) that you definitely do NOT want to copy anything you read on the internet. That would be a violation of copyright laws. Write up what you learn in your own words so that your article is unique. What you glean from your sources should form the “skeleton” of your article. You will “flesh it out” in your own words.
Keep your information objective. We are not looking for personal stories or anecdotes. But never underestimate the power of your own experience or knowledge base. Personal experience can give you an edge over mere knowledge. There are times you might not need to perform any research, if you know the topic well enough. However, a little research can help you corroborate your data. Remember that healthcare knowledge changes constantly, so what was considered a truism yesterday might be outmoded today. Always be sure of your data and claims.
Articles you write should use the MS Word program, be single spaced (double spaced between paragraphs), and make use of bold print for titles and subheadings. Use bullets when needed. Font family does not matter. Font size also does not matter and you can use whatever size you want. I usually use 11 or 12 point size. Articles should be saved in the .doc format, NOT the .docx format. This is not crucial, however. We will edit and convert as necessary.
Don’t worry at first about spelling and formatting. Just get the article(s) written. Then, let it “sit” for a day or so. Approach it fresh later on and you will probably change things around to make it flow more smoothly. Edit it and use spell check and other grammar tools at your disposal as needed.
Where can I do the research?
Below are good medical/health websites you can go for solid, reputable, online information about many health topics, listed in no particular order:
webmd.com
emedtv.com
healthline.com
medicinenet.com
emedicinehealth.com
healthfinder.gov (a government website)
mayoclinic.com
health.com
medlineplus.com
wellsphere.com
everydayhealth.com
nih.gov (another government website)
You can use any or all of these, or any other sites you want. You might already have some favorites. Bookmark the sites you want to use or reference in the future. Just remember that the only rule about where to do the research is this: just use reputable sources. The above sites are trustworthy, but you are free to look for others that will give you the info you need for your writing.
One of the best ways to find what you need on any subject, apart from the above listed sites, is to put the topic in the search engine and see what sites come up on the SERPs (search engine results pages). For instance, if the title of your article is “How to manage lupus pain”, you can put those words in and do a Google search (or use whatever internet search engine you want).
There is a ton of medical garbage on the internet. Just be careful to separate fact from fiction. No Granny Clampett old wives tales!
It is not usually necessary to spend lots of time doing research. Do what you need to get what you need to write your article. Go to one or two sites, maybe more if you need to. Jot down some notes either on paper or on a text file in your computer. Then write your article, using your own words.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Plagiarism is, of course, prohibited. We will check every article for illegal copying. Anyone caught submitting articles that are copied in whole or in part will be banned from submitting articles in the future.