How to Write Reviews and Make Money At It

If you like to write, and are trying to break into a writing career, then writing reviews may be for you. It is a great way to begin writing. It is simple to learn and easy to start. You can review anything from humanities, history, social sciences, books, movies, websites, schools, etc.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Love of Writing
• Computer
• Internet
• Product Knowledge

1. 
   Review Products You Know

   Definition of Review: An evaluation or critique of an event, object, phenomenon, text, or place. A review is never just a summary, but also an argument that shows the positives and the negatives. It states your opinion, whether you find it exemplary or inadequate. Never be passive in your review. You will want a strong, yet respectful voice. You want an expert voice.

2. 
   Submission Guidelines

   The length of a review should be between 300 to 1000 words. The length depends on the market you are writing for, not about. You will need to seek out their specific writing or submission guidelines.

3. 
   Products, Products, Products

   To be a great reviewer always combines the following in your review. Be truthful. Do not make up things to sound knowledgeable. Be interesting. Always include as many details as you can. Explain all the benefits the consumer will get from this product. I always try to stay with positive reviews rather than negative. This is just a preference of mine.

4. 
   Craigslist

   You may check Craigslist now and then. Here is an example of one that was listed on April 18, 2008, http://austin.craigslist.org/wri/647602877.html. The ideal states and cities are New York, Chicago, Austin, Texas, California, San Diego, San Francisco, and LA.

5. 
   Ciao!

   There is http://www.ciao.com where you can sign up and write reviews. You then earn a revenue share as you do here. When it asks for your paypal information, it is actually requesting your Associate Name and email address. It then confirms with your Caio password.

6. 
   ReviewStream

   Also, try http://www.reviewstream.com/?inv=lFKC3QTyTJPL. The current review rate is $2.00 and every vote pays $0.10! Not bad. You can also earn on referrals. So, please, by all means, sign up and start Writing Reviews. You can review anything from cosmetics, medicine, health, hotels, travel, insurance, cars, education, house wares, and so much more. I, myself, just signed up here.

7. 
   Review Me

   Another great review site is http://www.reviewme.com. It looks a bit easier to get around than ciao. I just signed up. How about you?

8. Be sure to check the Resources below. I have listed a blog “The Art Of Writing Reviews by Anne-Marie Nichols and the second one is more instruction on review writing and format.

Resources

• The Art Of Writing Reviews
• Writing Book Reviews

[ramblin62]

on 10/13/2009 Very helpful article for how to write reviews and make money at it. I will check out these sites. tx.

[timsgurl]

on 10/13/2009 Great article! I hadn't heard about a lot of these sites yet... I need to check these out! :) 5* and recommend!

[sprintert]

on 10/6/2009 I like your ideas on this website. I use craiglist myself to promote my article because it will drive a lot of traffic, if one uses craiglist.

[russellcox]

on 3/28/2009 This article came up on the first page of Google when I searched "write reviews for money." It was helpful. I'll be sure and check out ReviewMe and ReviewStream. Thanks. 5*

[starlet67]

on 2/18/2009 Great info..thanks for sharing this! 5*