A writer writes… always. – I’ve used this quote from Throw Mamma from the Train for so long that I should probably get a tattoo. On the other hand, it is very true. As we may have covered before, I run what I like to call an empire of websites that I build, guide, and … Read more
As a professional writer, one of the things that always strikes me as odd is when new, or aspiring, writers ask me how to come up with things to write about. I have notebooks full of article ideas that I’ll never be able to write in one lifetime. However, I understand how difficult it can … Read more
When you start trying to earn money by writing online, there are a lot of things to learn and keep straight. However, the most useful online writing tip to make money is the simplest. Just write something. Current and Fresh = Active and Used When it comes to earning money from your website content writing, … Read more
What happened to WonderWheel on Google search? For those of you webmasters and bloggers who like using Google’s WonderWheel tool, there was an unexpected surprise that came with the new Google Instant search rollout. It seems that Google thinks that the functionality of Wonder Wheel is handled by the ever changing search results and suggestions … Read more
Voidy claims to be a WordPress theme for authors. This writer’s WordPress 3.0 theme has a home page that claims that there is good content and that there is great content. Voidy, it seems, is only useful for those who write great content. Or, at least, that is what the poor developer of another WordPress … Read more
WordPress blogging platform is one of the best ways for writers to build websites to showcase their writing talent. It is also a great way to build an online writing portfolio and is a very useful platform for earning money writing online. Now that WordPress 3.0 has been released, the question is when to install … Read more
Let’s face it, the fastest and easiest way to make money writing online is by generating a truckload of good, solid, easy to write, usable content, just like you do every day as a skilled writer. Then, sign up for Google’s advertising program and get approved for Google AdSense and put some well placed ads … Read more
The HubPages experiment continues. Check out some of my best Hubpages Hubs here. I hate to say it, but I’ve been sucked in by the whole HubPages concept. For those of you who are not familiar with HubPages, it is an article directory that allows anyone to author webpages using a web-based template. It’s closest … Read more
Google has allowed certain third-party advertising networks called, very benevolently, “Google Certified Ad Networks” to the Google AdSense program. The official party line is that these additional online advertising networks will provide publishers with higher income allowing them to earn more passive income online from the content they publish on websites. The skeptical party line … Read more
One of the main issues many writers stumble upon when starting to make money online by writing is that the starter jobs almost always pay a low per article rate. That isn’t necessarily a bad thing because you have to start somewhere. However, if you don’t want to miss a mortgage payment, you’ll have to … Read more