How to Begin Making Money as a Writer

By Jason Allen Goodlin

Writing is a valuable skill that is in great demand. The Internet has an abundance of moneymaking opportunities for writers. However, most writers have to be careful because there are many people who will take advantage of your skill. Any writer looking to make money on the Internet must understand which websites are most credible. The following steps will explore moneymaking on the Internet.

writing opportunities on the Web.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

things you'll need:

Computer
Writing Pad
pen
Energy Drink
cell phone
freelance book
dream book
journal
mini memo pad

1 Before a person can make money writing, they must first train to become a

writer. Many times, the writing process can be lonely, making writer's block a

consistent theme throughout the writing process. Once you feel comfortable

with writing - knowing there are going to be challenges and obstacles - then

you can move onto the next step.

2 Open a free PayPal account on PayPal.com; make sure to sign up for the

premiere account. Request a PayPal credit/debit card. After opening up a

PayPal account, then you are free to move to the next step.

3 Stock up on writing supplies. Purchase a writing pad, project management

notebooks, a pen, and some random writing books on time management,

freelance writing, and dreams. After purchasing writing supplies, you are now

ready to start making money. Move onto the next step.

4 Open up free writing accounts at Helium.com, Shvoong.com, and Triond.com.

These websites cater to writers that want to inform, entertain, and inspire

people. These websites have earning potential because of advertising profit

sharing. Move onto the next step.

5 Practice editing past writing samples. Make it a habit to reread written work,

which will help you improve your editing and writing skills. Since many

companies request quality work, editing, reading, and proofreading are most

useful to maintain clientele. Now it is time to move to the next step.

6 There is a wide market for freelance writers looking for professional and

academic projects. Sign up for an Elance.com account. Elance gives you

access to thousands of professional projects. Freelancewritingcenter.com

caters to writers searching for academic papers. Both websites have great

money-making opportunities. Move to the next step.

7 Sign up for a Twitter account at Twitter.com. Using Tweets, invest time into

marketing your websites and articles. Through followers, and tweets, you will

increase website and article traffic. Send article links through your e-mail

account. Attach a signature to all e-mails. Include your name, and website

information. Move to the next step.

8 Maintain writing samples to use as writing experience. Magazines,

newspapers, and other websites look for writers that have a unique writing

style and ones that use clever analysis. BMJ.com - a medical journal -

searches for medical articles. Writers can open a free account, which can help

them to make money through writing scholarly and professional downloads.

Move to the next step.

9 Make sure you read, revise, communicate, write, and take some random

breaks in-between. In order to maintain a writing career, you will need to

consistently write each day. Stay on top of deadlines, produce quality work,

and arrange agreements to avoid getting ripped out. Have fun writing and

making money!

Tips & Warnings

Edit work to promote quality standards
Stock up on writing supplies early to avoid problems
Make it a habit to write everyday
Engage in effective communication with clients
Avoid missing deadlines
Don't take on more than you can handle
Take some time to rest
Don't trust too easily; clients that you have never worked with before could take advantage of your hospitality.
Make sure you receive full payment or at least half payment upfront.
If companies fail to pay you, don't do anymore work until you receive payment
Avoid financial difficulty - maintain a primary job

Resources

Writing tips to improve skills

Video Game Writing

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