Top 5 Steps to Making Money Writing Online
Sign Up For an Online Publisher
There are various websites that allow new writers to published articles and blog posts. Sign up for one of these and start making your work known to peers and potential clients. Write lots of content and get your name out there for quality and clarity.
Build a Portfolio
The portfolio is an important part of writing online for money. Some people choose to dedicate a specific online publisher for each genre to separate their work by niche while others publish everything in one large portfolio. Either process works wonders for promoting yourself as a freelance writer making money online.
Create a Website or Blog
While the publisher is the perfect place to create a portfolio, a freelance writer needs to have a website explaining what they do and how well they do it. The website or blog should have an About Us, Contact, Prices and Testimonials area. Adding in links to the online portfolio is a benefit as well.
Connect With Others Via Social Media
Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn are three crucial social media websites for the freelance writer trying to make money online. All accounts are free and connections can lead to paying gigs.
Apply, Apply and Apply some More
Apply to every job you qualify for. Without placing applications, there is no way of telling what you can and cannot do. Some writers focus on ghostwriting for private clients while others choosing paying websites that offer revenue share, money for page views or money for articles. If you get that first gig off the bat, congratulations. If not, welcome to the world of freelance professional writing.
Freelance writing for money is a growing business. While that means there will be more work out there, it also means more freelancers will be trying for the same jobs. Set yourself apart by spending a few weeks creating an online brand - Brand YOU!
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Great informative article, some really good stuff here
I've spent three years, so far, creating my online brand by writing for Squidoo and Associated Content. I may still be a work in progress, but, at least I know now that people are interested in what I have to say.