Are You Serious About Writing?

Good morning! Are you serious about writing?

If your goal is to earn some money relatively quickly from your writing, I suggest you choose nonfiction. Sites such as HubPages, Triond, and Helium let you earn money with ad revenue shares. Helium is a bit different than the first two as it pays on number of views. It also occsionally requests articles for certain titles and pays a flat rate in addition to the views. The key point to remember with these sites is the more articles you submit the better chance you have at earning.

Another site that pays a decent rate is iWriter. I have submitted several articles and have been paid quickly for them. Please note they do have higher rates for those who submit quality articles frequently. I have not reached the higher paying milestone yet as I have not submitted enough articles due to my obligations elsewhere. They always seem to have a variety of topics to choose from. It is also important you follow the article instructions,; otherwise your article will be rejected. The higher standards ensure quality content available for those requesting it. Their web page (recently updated) is also easy to navigate whether you are a new writer or a returning writer.

My personal favorite is HubPages as they have a few different ways a writer can earn money. In addition to Google AdSense ad revenue, you can also earn through Amazon, ebay, the HubPages Ad Program and Kontera. For more information on these methods it is best to visit their FAQ page. I currently have 44 articles on the site and just this month am noticing an increase in earnings. I must stress it does take awhile to earn money via their programs, but it will happen with good quality articles. Do not rely on HubPages alone to pay your bills, as it may take awhile to earn a substantial amount.

If you are looking for a good source for online work, I have had good luck with oDesk. They are an agency for finding bookkeepers, copywriters, editors, ghostwriters, blog and article writers, customer service workers, order processors, etc. Please note they do have a series of tests you may take to highlight your qualifications. It is important to take these tests, as they will give you more options. I have recently applied for and been accepted for a couple of promising contracts. The best part is you can work for someone half way around the world and never have to leave your home.

If you are serious about writing, the above sites are only a few of the options available. If you are just starting out, I suggest you visit HubPages. If money is a factor, register with oDesk and browse the thousands of jobs available. There is no reason why a determined freelancer shouldn't be getting a regular paycheque.

Good luck and have a great day!

Diane

p.s. If you are interested in learning about other sites please let me know.