How I Started Paying My Bills by Writing Online
Making money online has become one of the most popular ways to add to personal or family income. For me, it was a way to find my voice by writing, but then it turned into a way for me to see a genuine income from something I love to do. It started out slowly, like any business, but as I began to grow and develop my online writing skills, I began to make more money.
Now I pay my bills writing online. I love my job, and I like to give everyone who is interested in learning how to write online for money free tips at my blog, Write For Cash.
Now I pay my bills writing online. I love my job, and I like to give everyone who is interested in learning how to write online for money free tips at my blog, Write For Cash.
Writing Online For Money Table of Contents
Balancing Work and Life
Tips For Working At Home Successfully
When working at home, it is important to maintain a balance between work time and family time. Here are the ways I stay successful:
Wake up and get ready. I wouldn't dream of rolling out of bed and heading to an office outside the home in my pajamas. Wake up, shower, get dressed. You will feel ready for your work day.
Keep a planner or calendar. I keep my daily calendar on my bulletin board in front of my desk. Each day has a list of tasks that has to be completed that day. Keeping them right in front of me helps me stay focused and on task.
Take regular breaks. Most jobs outside the home have break time and working at home is no different. I leave my office for lunch, and I take regular breaks to make sure my eyes stay fresh.
Close the door. If you have family at home during work time, try to close the door for most of your work day. Let them know that when the door is closed you are unavailable except in emergency situations.
Wake up and get ready. I wouldn't dream of rolling out of bed and heading to an office outside the home in my pajamas. Wake up, shower, get dressed. You will feel ready for your work day.
Keep a planner or calendar. I keep my daily calendar on my bulletin board in front of my desk. Each day has a list of tasks that has to be completed that day. Keeping them right in front of me helps me stay focused and on task.
Take regular breaks. Most jobs outside the home have break time and working at home is no different. I leave my office for lunch, and I take regular breaks to make sure my eyes stay fresh.
Close the door. If you have family at home during work time, try to close the door for most of your work day. Let them know that when the door is closed you are unavailable except in emergency situations.
Writing Articles That Pay
Tips and Tricks For Online Writers
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byResources For Online Writers
There are many places that can help you learn what you need to know to be successful at writing online for money. Here are some of the best websites around for information on how to make money online.
- Write For Cash
- A blog of tips for writing online for money. Topics include search engine optimization tricks and tips, affiliate marketing program reviews, sites that pay you to write, eBooks and resources, and the best practices of writing online for money.
- The Niche Blogger
- Amy Bass is a leading authority on creating niche blogs. Her system is tried and true for the novice or the more advanced blogger. You can learn how to turn you blogs into cash cows, and how to identify profitable niches with her easy three-step test.
Best of all, Amy breaks it down with tutorials, blog posts, videos and a large forum of other niche bloggers who truly aim to help everyone out. Amy herself is heavily involved, which makes access to her knowledge easy.
One of the best resources I can offer! - The Complete Article Writing Package
- This fast-selling eBook provides all the basics and how-to tricks and tips an online writer needs to earn money. Covers search engine optimization in-depth, and outlines the best formula for earning money.
- How to Earn Passive Income at eHow.com
- This book targets eHow writers specifically and was written by one of the top earners at eHow.com.
Sites That Pay You To Write Online
These sites all are verified, authentic ways to earn money online. Each with a different payment structure, they all offer compensation plans for online article writers.
- Today
- They pay $1 per post (up to one per day), in addition to revenues for page views. You also earn $5 for every other blogger you refer to the site.
- Info Barrel
- At this site, you use your own Adsense account and earn 75% of the revenue from the ads. New, but promising for content owners. One of the highest-paying shared sites.
- Bukisa
- Bukisa allows you to write about anything, and you get paid by page views. You also get paid to network. When someone else signs up under you, you earn money, too.
- eHow
- eHow articles are all in "how to" format. The platform is easy. Earnings are calculated by ad revenue, though no specifics are detailed to the earners. There is no editorial supervision and quality can vary between writers dramatically.
- Suite101
- Suite101 is one of the most credible sites to write for online. Potential writers must apply for a position and submit two writing samples. They pay an ad revenue share, with the potential to earn more when you hit the easily-attainable milestones. You must adhere to the style guidelines and each section has an editor, though you can write on any topic you prefer.
Must Read Books
Books For People Who Make Money Online
In my time online, I have learned that there are many people who have found their own way online, too. After reading these books, I was able to take the best of every experience and apply it to my own plan for making money online.
The Definitive Guide to Making Money Online With Your Writing
Great book for those getting started with online writing. Easy to understand, and an affordable tax deduction that helps you write for money online.
Amazon Price: $9.56 (as of 12/30/2009) 
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