20 Nov 09 Supplement Your Writing Income

Increasing your writing income is something that most writers are looking to do. Actually, probably all writers are looking to increase their income. Not many people would complain about being more comfortable financially. But as a writer that can be tough, especially if you’re having trouble finding work. The key is managing your opportunities to earn a residual income, in addition to your main writing projects.

A residual income keeps a steady sum of money flowing into your account. This you can save for a rainy day, or spend as you need to, to keep the career going. Residual income’s usually don’t earn as much as your mainstay, but they are a good supplement.

Think about the opportunities before you. If you haven’t created a personal blog, you really should consider doing so. It’s a good way to speak your mind, get noticed, and sell some ad space to make a little extra money. Every writer should have a personal blog, and even if you don’t have the full time to invest, at least a simple blogspot.com one would suffice. Combined with Google’s Adsense program, you can make yourself a nice little cash cow.

Try some seasonal opportunities. There’s always someone out there looking for writers to write copy for season specific events, or advertisements. Those are decent jobs that are fairly easy to complete, and they pay pretty well most of the time. It’s a nice easy job that won’t detract from your main projects, but that keeps you writing, as well as earning.

If you have the sort of degree necessary, you could consider teaching other writers. Many universities offer opportunities for independent teachers. As long as you have the credentials, you can get paid for your time. Plus you get exposed to new styles, and have a chance to communicate with other writers. Now you’re not only earning some side money, but also helping your own writing to grow.

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22 Oct 09 Making Passive Income To Increase Your Savings

Making passive income beside having a regular full time job is a great way to save money. Making passive income can help you retire earlier, live more comfortably, or just have a nice savings for a rainy day. You never know when a rainy day could come in a recession like this. So developing a passive income flowing into your bank account is a pretty good idea.

One good way to develop a little bit of money easily is through writing articles online. There are a variety of websites that pay decently for articles. You can find them fairly easily through any search engine, or job search engine. They don’t usually pay enough for you to make a living from the articles alone, but they are quick to complete and pay a decent rate. As these pile up over the years you’ll find your savings growing, and writing is a lot of fun.

Try blogging on for size. A blog is a great way to build up a little money through advertising. As long as you write quality content that keeps people reading, you’ll be successful. Just network yourself, and use a program like Google’s Adsense to make the most out of your money. They pay fairly well, and a successful blog could end up making you more money than your day job.

Finally, if you put in the work in article writing or blog writing, another great way to make extra money through those is through affiliate marketing. This is where a company actually pays you to talk about their product. You have to have a fairly popular blog, or be renown for your articles, but it’s a fast way to earn a lot of cash quickly. Plus usually you get free products so that you can try them out before you write about them. That’s a win-win scenario, and it puts more money in your savings account.

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24 Sep 09 Make A Lot Of Money Writing

Being a writer is something that many people aspire to, but few actually make happen. The most important factor between success and failure, is just having a passion and being willing to take risks for that passion. Freelance writing is a job where your income is not guaranteed. You have to be your own boss, which means you are the only one who can find work to pull in money. You have no fall back, or other people to count on besides the person you see in the mirror. If that sounds scary to you, freelancing probably isn’t the best prospect for you.

But if you want to be a writer, the first step is making sure you have the skills. I’m not necessarily talking about the degrees you think you need, but rather the knowledge. If you want to be a freelancer you absolutely need the Associated Press Stylebook. It’s a listing of everything you need to know for journalism trends concerning grammar, spelling, and how you should write a journalistic article for any topic. It’s your writing bible, so keep it with you while you write until you know the facts inside and out.

Start up a personal blog. This will serve for a resume of sorts, where you can continually update your personal accomplishments and day to day musings. Your blog will serve as a good introduction to employers, and could even earn you extra money in the process, from advertising. Not to mention it’s a free and easy way to hone your writing techniques, something you desperately need to do at all times.

Keep a list of your goals around your work area, so that you can keep sight of your target. That way whenever you’re feeling less than motivated to be a successful writer, you have constant motivation. Never stop working toward those goals, and keep them close to your heart. Anything is possible if you’re willing to work for what you want.

Finally, now that you’re set to really get started, look for work. Submit your writing to websites, there are a plethora available for freelance writers. In the beginning be prepared to work for low money to develop a good work history, or even free at times. But once your history is more reputable, the better jobs will consider you. The more of a name you can make for yourself, the more valuable and expensive your services will become.

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