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<title>Do You Make $1500 a Month Writing Articles Yet?</title>
<link>http://www.writinghood.com/Online-Writing/Do-You-Make-1500-a-Month-Writing-Articles-Yet.342463</link>
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<![CDATA[<p>Don't write just to be writing you need to have a purpose or a goal.&amp;nbsp; Do you want to write to inspire, to inform, or to persuade.&amp;nbsp; Once your purpose is clear you can&amp;nbsp;then map out your strategy.&amp;nbsp; You need to know your audience, look over your articles you have written in the past.&amp;nbsp; Which articles get more views; look at the comments made on your articles as well.&amp;nbsp; Once you find out the area that interest the majority of your viewers,&amp;nbsp;give them what they want. &amp;nbsp;</p>
<p>Make friends, whenever you join any site online you strive to make as many friends as possible.&amp;nbsp; The more friends you have the more chances you have for your article to be viewed.&amp;nbsp; Try to check out several of your friends articles every day and comment on it for them.&amp;nbsp; Look into which articles they write get the most attention and which ones don&amp;rsquo;t.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Firefox is a very good internet&amp;nbsp;browser to use solely because you can make friends allot faster than you can using internet explorer.&amp;nbsp; When using Firefox go to one of your friend&amp;rsquo;s page and right click any friend, then select open link in new tab.&amp;nbsp; You can do this multiple times and it will send their page up to the top of the toolbar.&amp;nbsp; Once you have clicked on about 10 to 20 friends just click on their name at the top of the toolbar and click add friend.&amp;nbsp; This is the technique will definitely help you get allot more page views for your articles. You can have anything you want in life if you help enough other people get what they want.</p>
<p>To increase your daily page views take advantage of bookmark sites so you can increase your daily page views.&amp;nbsp; One bookmarking sites I highly recommend is Only wire because, with it you will be able to send your favorite articles to about 15 different bookmark sites with just one click.&amp;nbsp; It takes a while to set Only wire up but once&amp;nbsp;you have it up and running it works on autopilot for you.&amp;nbsp; Join other social networks and invite your friends to view your articles.&amp;nbsp; Create a blog and place links to your articles on your blog.</p>
<p>If you want to find high ranking keywords for your tags you should use Google keywords in your articles so people know how to find your article.&amp;nbsp; Good keywords will get your article the maximum page views&amp;nbsp;available. the best part of this tool is you don't have to pay for it because its free to use.&amp;nbsp; If you are looking to write more articles and save time you should save keywords on different topics on your computer.&amp;nbsp; The next time you need keywords on a particular subject go to your saved file and paste the keywords into your article.</p>
<p>If you want&amp;nbsp; to maximize your page views you need to capture your audience with your title.&amp;nbsp; If you look at a list of articles about business aren't you going to click on a title that captures your attention.&amp;nbsp; Spend time thinking about the title because this is what&amp;nbsp;will generate the most income for you.&amp;nbsp; For example if you wanted to get more customers to your site which title would you choose?&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Get more customers to your website, or Are you tired of losing customers? You would more than likely choose the second one because of peoples natural curiosity to know an answer.</p><a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?x=&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.writinghood.com%2FOnline-Writing%2FDo-You-Make-1500-a-Month-Writing-Articles-Yet.342463"><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?x=&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.writinghood.com%2FOnline-Writing%2FDo-You-Make-1500-a-Month-Writing-Articles-Yet.342463" border="0"/></a>]]></description>
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<title>Five Secrets to Freelance Writing</title>
<link>http://www.writinghood.com/Writing/Five-Secrets-to-Freelance-Writing.267749</link>
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<![CDATA[<h3>Clean Your Desk and/or Work Space</h3>
<p>Having your "command central" station cluttered also clutters your mind. If you have to scrounge around under a pile of old junk mail just to find a pen (the Post-It notes disappeared a week ago and you have been writing on the backs of envelopes since then), it is time to organize. &amp;nbsp;Of course, everyone is not organized. There are some people out there who are just born "pack rats". They are those rare odd birds who proclaim that they can only function amidst chaos, and that there is method to their madness. Otherwise, people have to have some kind of organizational method, especially when their business begins to thrive and they actually start getting paid. It is a necessity that the professional writer can also act as a business person who can deal with bookkeeping, taxes and such.&amp;nbsp;</p>
<h3>Write with Pens You Really Like</h3>
<p>This seems like a completely trivial matter, does it not? There must be some writers, somewhere, who, thanks to modern technology and the emergence of hand-held devices and other mobile platforms, have little or no need for the traditional pen and paper anymore. For those old souls who still cling to the dramatic flair of the well-used notebook, or the cracked and bent journal, you will understand the importance of being comfortable writing for extended periods of time. Aesthetically, unimportant as it seems, you will enjoy the writing process more using a good, quality pen. Some people even enjoy writing with novelty pens that have characters or are furry...the possibilities are endless. It is not recommended that you a pen that lights up, or will distract you from your main purpose of writing&amp;nbsp;in any way.&amp;nbsp;</p>
<p>The most obvious reason for having pens is that, if you are like most writers, you have those moments when you are stuck in line at the grocery store and are suddenly just catalyzed by a new idea, one that you must write down immediately, before you forget it. Obviously, such is a time when you would want to have a pen around (in this case any pen would likely suffice) and you would definitely settle for the back of one of those aforementioned envelopes.&amp;nbsp;</p>
<h3>Get a Notebook<br /></h3>
<p>While you are perusing the aisles for the pen to suit your heart's fancy, be sure to grab a notebook or something else (besides an old envelope)&amp;nbsp;on which to jot quick ideas and notes to yourself.</p>
<p>You will find a spiral-bound notebook to be invaluable for making notes about something you want to work on later, such as a novel, or new ideas you want to research. They are also good for keeping up with passwords and writing down a web address. Of course, you could just bookmark web addresses, but if it is something you just want to check out, you don't necessarily want to clutter up you bookmark list or your favorite places list.&amp;nbsp;</p>
<p>Old notebooks filled with&amp;nbsp;jotted notes and half-finished&amp;nbsp;drafts can&amp;nbsp;be a treasure trove of&amp;nbsp;good brainstorming material&amp;nbsp;at a later time.&amp;nbsp;Putting an idea down and going on to something else allows your brain to refocus, and refresh. When you go back to the old material later, you may find that in the meantime you have picked up a world of information, and the the perfect time has arrived to turn the idea into an entity.&amp;nbsp;</p>
<h3>Find Sites that will Allow You to Build and Design a Free Website</h3>
<p>such as <a href="http://microsoftofficelive.com/" target="_blank"><u>Microsoft Office Live</u></a>. Note: this is not the same thing as a&amp;nbsp;homepage, which&amp;nbsp;comes free when you set up an email account anywhere, such as <a href="http://www.msn.com/" target="_blank"><u>MSN</u></a>, <a href="http://www.yahoo.com/" target="_blank"><u>Yahoo!</u></a>, or <a href="http://www.google.com/" target="_blank"><u>Google</u></a>. Nor is it the same as having a profile page. With sites like Office Live, you get one year of free domain name hosting, and you get to pick the name, for instance,&amp;nbsp;<a href="http://profreelancewriter.com/" target="_blank"><u>http://profreelancewriter.com</u></a>, which is&amp;nbsp;hosted by&amp;nbsp;<a href="http://www.microsoftofficelive.com/" target="_blank"><u>Microsoft Office Live</u></a>. You get&amp;nbsp;up to one-hundred email boxes, and you have up to four identities (i.e. user names). You also&amp;nbsp;get free web design tools, visitor reports, and site traffic monitoring. You can download countless different widgets and gadgets to customize your page. Your website is where you will be able to show examples of your work, or your portfolio.&amp;nbsp;</p>
<p>Having a website with a professional&amp;nbsp;appearance is important&amp;nbsp;because your website, in addition to your writing work, will be the first impression and strongest selling point for you and your services.&amp;nbsp;The more polished and professional your website is, the more likely any prospective publishers, agents, or employers will be to take you and your work seriously. Your "All About Me" page on <a href="http://www.yahoo360/com" target="_blank"><u>Yahoo! 360</u></a>, with all the pictures of you and your fake parakeet at last year's Halloween party may still be a hoot for all your friends, but a publisher looking for someone who will be serious about a project probably will not be as impressed. Build and develop a site that will highlight your work and achievements, and cast you in the most professional, appealing light possible.&amp;nbsp;</p>
<h3>Every Once in a While, Take a Break from Being an Expert on Your Subject Matter</h3>
<p>Go to an article submission site like <a href="http://www.helium.com/" target="_blank"><u>Helium</u></a>, <a href="http://www.triond.com/" target="_blank"><u>Triond</u></a>, <a href="http://www.ehow.com/" target="_blank"><u>eHow</u></a>, or <a href="http://www.about.cm/" target="_blank"><u>About.com</u></a> and just click away, perusing the site for interesting articles. You never know what you may find, including something you had never heard of before that becomes a new interest and source of subject matter. You will discover not only interesting new things, but you will also get a fresh look at others' writing styles, and what people are interested in.&amp;nbsp;You may also find people who share common interests and expertise with you, people who would provide valuable networking sources. There is always someone out there who has a bit more knowledge on the subject, and meeting and networking with such people will give you deeper insight into what to write, and who to write it for.</p><a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?x=&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.writinghood.com%2FWriting%2FFive-Secrets-to-Freelance-Writing.267749"><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?x=&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.writinghood.com%2FWriting%2FFive-Secrets-to-Freelance-Writing.267749" border="0"/></a>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 08:46:40 PST</pubDate></item>
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<title>Do You Want to Develop a Freelance Writing Career?</title>
<link>http://www.writinghood.com/Online-Writing/Do-You-Want-to-Develop-a-Freelance-Writing-Career.131735</link>
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<![CDATA[<p>It is not uncommon for many people to browse the Internet in search of a job that would give them the freedom to work at their own pace.  One such option that lets you work at your pace and your place, be it office or home is freelance writing. There are many people out there, especially moms with little children and family who are looking for writing jobs.  If after hunting around for a satisfying job you have decided to embark upon a career as a freelance writer, we should say you have made a right choice!</p>
 
<p>What does it take to become a successful freelance writer?  To start with you need good language skills, patience to look for proper avenues and some free time to spare for your writing work.  Fortunately, there are jobs online that do not even require professional writing experience.  You could find freelance writing jobs online that do not demand a lot of time and professional writing skills and start your career as a freelance writer.  Your writing gets better and better as you keep writing for different blogs or websites or any other writing jobs.  You could also find your niche and specialize in freelance writing for particular categories.  You might take a while before you establish yourself as an efficient writer or earn a decent living from freelance writing but it is definitely worth the effort.  There are plenty of opportunities for freelance writers to make money online through the Internet.</p>
 
<p>With modern technology and accessibility of a computer and Internet facility at hand freelance writing career is not far out of reach for anyone with a willingness to put forth his or her best efforts in this arena.  Developing a freelance writing career has never been easier before. But in order to become a successful freelance writer you should make sure to turn in good writing work.  Of course you could make use of word processing programs that help with spell check, grammar check, word count, etc. These are all instant facilities that help you to produce great writing work.</p>
 
<p>You do however, need to constantly improve upon your writing skills and develop your freelance writing abilities as you grow along your career. Do not forget - there are a lot of opportunities along with competition.  It is best to equip yourself in order to meet the challenges and stay ahead to be successful in your freelance writing career.</p><a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?x=&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.writinghood.com%2FOnline-Writing%2FDo-You-Want-to-Develop-a-Freelance-Writing-Career.131735"><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?x=&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.writinghood.com%2FOnline-Writing%2FDo-You-Want-to-Develop-a-Freelance-Writing-Career.131735" border="0"/></a>]]></description>
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<title>Getting Paid to Write Articles Online</title>
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<![CDATA[<p>Do you enjoy writing?  Are you a natural word whisperer? Pursue your calling and get paid to write articles.  The web offers many venues to submit your articles and generate income. However, many followers believe its a get-rich-quick windfall but it's lots of hard work and the competition grows daily.</p>
<p>Most online full-time authors churn out 10-15 articles per day, ranging from 200-800 words.  If you narrow your focus and specialize in sought after topics, you could earn more money.  Build up a reputation, get known for your writing style and perhaps, bring attention to your new money-making blog.</p>
 
<p>First, I suggest you visit various websites to see what payments they offer.  Helium has a marketplace where you can choose from many requested articles, however, the competition is stifling.  That's not to say you shouldn't submit your work to that site, but know the level of difficulty in getting chosen for a sought after request.  If you do choose this path, some of the best sites to start with are:</p>
 <ol> 
<li><a href="http://www.suite101.com/" target="_blank"> Suite101</a> </li>
 
<li><a href="http://www.triond.com" target="_blank"> Triond</a> </li>
 
<li><a href="http://constant-content.com/" target="_blank">Constant Content</a><br /> </li>
 
<li><a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/" target="_blank">Associated Content</a><br /> </li>
 
<li><a href="http://greenhouse.mahalo.com/How_To_Get_Paid" target="_blank"> The Mahalo Greenhouse</a> </li>
 
<li><a href="http://typeorwrite.com/" target="_blank"> TypeOrWrite</a> </li>
 
<li><a href="http://www.helium.com/" target="_blank"> Helium</a> </li>
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<p>Remember, the top writers submit multiple, quality articles per day.  Starting out might be slow, but if you put your heart into it, you can generate income.</p><a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?x=&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.writinghood.com%2FOnline-Writing%2FGetting-Paid-to-Write-Articles-Online.75044"><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?x=&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.writinghood.com%2FOnline-Writing%2FGetting-Paid-to-Write-Articles-Online.75044" border="0"/></a>]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2008 07:17:39 PST</pubDate></item>
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<title>Six Tips to Grow Your Home Based Freelance Writing Business</title>
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<![CDATA[<p>A lot of online home based freelancing work is available today. Some are hiring programmers, some Web designers and other content writers.</p>
<p>We can say that content writing is one of the most easily available work today.This is just a sort of Data Entry work that any one can do.No prior skills are required. What required is your basic internet knowledge and quality grammer. </p>
<p>Some points should be beared in mind when going for content writing:</p>
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<li>Try to be impressive writer- Don't  write just thinking that you are finishing your homework. Always write with some passion so that everyone praise your writing</li>
<li>Don't write from one particular source- Always try to gather as much information as you can either by referencing different books or searching through the web.</li>
<li>Do not ever copy the contents of others.This will be marked as palagrized and some action might be taken against you. So always obey copyright act.</li>
<li>When looking for buyers for your writing, try to verify them as much as you can. Go as deep as you can so that you can say that the person to whom you are selling your art is right person. You can beleive in him.</li>
<li>You can search for different websites that are ready to take your material and also pay you.</li>
<li> The last step is your "Payment"- its  not safe to ask for house check as it might get lost or stolen. so open an account with online banks or with third party  merchants like PayPal, E-Gold or ClickBank.They ensure you the safe payment. </li>
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