New to PLR - Need Topics!

Hi WimbledonWoman!

I, too, am just starting out writing PLR and I have the same problem as you described - too many options!

Here's my thinking on the subject -

I think we would be wise to start with Tiffany's list of topics. The list is a compilation of customer requested topics so you know there's a market ready to buy. Also, Tiffany herself doesn't yet have anything available for those customers and would likely be willing to recommend a quality source that does.

The hardest part is just getting started. I'm struggling with that myself. I think we have to just pick a topic, get over ourselves and JUST DO IT!! =)

I decided to go this route before learning Tiff was coming out with a course. But, I had the same dilemma starting.

I chose three topics to start with.

First was a hot news topic. With research and writing I have spent about 3 hours on 3 articles. To note this is an area where I have very limited knowledge, so research was high to keep quality high.

The second and third were both in niches that I have written for myself, and made sales on my own with. I knew the topics already, so they took little time to write. The second pack took probably 2 hours for 5 articles (really well versed in this niche... made them longer than normal for this or it could have easily been faster.)

Third took probably 3 hours.

If they fail... so what. The only way to really mess this up is to not try. I know from experience that my articles make me no less than $14 each if I write for myself... I am confident that I can make that much back per article with this.

So, at worst if I only make $14 per article ($1 a page, so 14 packs sold) I would be doing better than a lot of people are already (and that nearly matches my hourly rate now at the J.O.B.)

Here is the trick. I know that if I only sold 14 of each pack. Even if every buyer bought every pack that is 14 buyers now on my list, not to mention non buyers who opt in for the announcements and special offers. If they liked the quality, they are going to be more likely to buy again in the future when I release more.

Don't fret on perfection on the topics, pick one and knock out 5 articles and slap them up. In the time spent worrying about it you could probably have a couple packs up and making money, all the while getting testimonials and feedback to make your packs even better in the future.

I have read her free report, and just think about the snowball. Pack that snowball and drop it down the hill now! The faster you do, the faster this can really take off.

Thanks - I found it ... her Chi is too cute! Mine does the same exact thing to me!

I just wanted to add that those of you who are struggeling to decide on what to write on... just list out a bunch of topics - say 10 or even 20 and start writing.

Don't waste a lot of time trying to decide because you are going to need a lot of niche packs if you want it to be worth you while. So, since you are going to need to write a lot of them you don't need to agonize over which one to do first. Just list out a bunch and put the pen to the paper.

Don't make the mistake that I did when I first started out. I made 2 or 3 articles packs (I think I did dogs, green living and weight loss) and then decided to "just see how it goes". I listed them in a WSO for $9.99 for 10 articles and I did sell a few packs, but it wasn't a ton of money. Maybe I would make 1 or 2 sales a week. It was actually demotivational because I had spent a LOT of time putting them together and I agonized over the quality of the writing etc..

Anyway, it wasn't until much later that it hit me - you need to have a good variety in order to keep consistent money coming in! Think of it this way, if you went to the store to buy a shirt and they only had blue ones and red ones, then you'd buy 1 or maybe 2 and never go back. But if they had 50 different colors, you'd probably buy more and if you really liked them once you got a chance to wear them you would go back and buy even more colors, right?

....Oh and for those of you that have a site up, don't be shy about putting that in your Sig!

Lee

I'll tell you - I purchased PLR ATM just for the topic list. I figured I didn't really need the setup info because I've got the technical skills down and I know how to write.

WRONG!

Tiffany offers so many great ideas and tips about writing PLR specifically, building a list and organizing it all! And the bonus interview with Mike Long is icing on the cake.

Thanks Tiffany for a wonderful product! I plan on being one of your success stories! =)

This is a great idea - thanks! I looked on their site and it seems like it will also give you a lot of good ideas on what people are looking for!

Beth

Not such a "quick reply" - sorry. I already work for an agency - that's why I want to work for myself!

Of course I should have realized before I asked the question "what should I write about?" that anyone trying to corner a niche is not going to broadcast that fact all over these forums! Duh! I really appreciate all these tips from you seasoned Warriors. This site is indispensable when it comes to finding answers.

Karen

Sarra how very kind of you to do that, I am meeting such helpful people here. I wish you all the best.

I agree with this. Having some quality competition is good. We know there's a lot of junk PLR out there. Quality competition can only help us because we will be more likely to only put out the best PLR.

So, in answer to the original question about topics, I was under the assumption you wanted a general topic, not an exact topic. Most posters won't give an exact topic because they would likely be writing about the exact topic and they don't want the competition. Me being the person that I am, here are five exact topics from those who've already signed up for my mailing list in the past few days since my PLR site went into business.

1. wooden roses
2. healthy foods you can eat without teeth while waiting on dentures
3. train your puppy to use doggy training pads
4. how to pay off your 30 year mortgage in 5 years
5. autistic kids - dealing with severe social issues


Cindy