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How to Make a Living Writing Online

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Make a Living Writing Online
Make a Living Writing Online
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With the advancement of the Internet it has never been easier than it is today to make a living writing online. It's easy to make a living writing online if you follow a few simple steps.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Writing skill.
  • Marketing Skills
  • Patience
  • Work Effort
  • Determination
  1. Step 1

    To make a living writing online your going to have to have a lot of determination and your going to have to have the capability to write clear and concise sentences. Your also going to need a strong work effort to make a living writing online.

  2. Step 2

    If you don't already have a Paypal then your going to need to set one up. Setting up a Paypal account is free and is the first step you must take to make a living writing online. Most companies or clients you work with will only pay you through Paypal so be sure to sign up with this company as soon as possible or you want get paid.

  3. Step 3

    Next your going to need to start looking for companies/clients you can write for. There are many companies online that need you to write for them. A few companies include, but are not limited to: eHow, Associated Content, Constant Content, Triond or Helium. You can also find writing jobs on Craigslist or on the WAHM forums.

  4. Step 4

    Another way to make a living writing online is to set up your own blog. There are many free blog sites that you can join including; Blogger or Wordpress. Choose a free blog site, add google ads on your blog and then find a niche to write about.

  5. Step 5

    Another way to make a living writing online is to write reviews. There are many sites online that will pay you to write reviews. Making a living writing online is not hard as long as you set up a Paypal account and start finding and applying to write for a few companies and clients online.

Tips & Warnings
  • Your probably going to get rejected a few times on your path to make a living writing online, but don't worry instead keep applying for new writing jobs and practice daily to build up your writing skill.
  • Making a living writing online can be difficult at first but don't give up.
  • Be aware that there are many companies and clients out there that will try and scam you. Be wary of companies and clients that don't seem legitimate.

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on 12/6/2009 Nice article and well written. 5*

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on 7/2/2009 great tips on How to Make a Living Writing Online!! 5*

ponchomeg said

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on 6/27/2009 Great article with sound advice. 5*

cdclocks said

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on 6/26/2009 Cool. Bookmarking this one. :-)

jseven said

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on 6/1/2009 Helpful tips, it does take work and stamina but it pays off!

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