If you follow the steps exactly as they are laid-out above you will not be in the Self-Employed section. It will be listed as Wages, Salaries and Tips on your 1040, line 7.
To have the entry end up on your 1040 as Other Income, Line 21, Use Steps 1 - 5.
6. Choose the last item, Other Reportable Income.
7. Answer YES, that you do have Other Reportable Income.
8. Then you can enter who paid you and the amount,
The IRS will accept either way, as long as you report it.
