Are there any writers here?

I get paid every month for blogging and for posting in discussions. I also write reviews and informational articles. I have built up a good list of articles at Helium. These are making residual earnings every day from revenue share, and will continue to earn me dollars each month. In addition to my article list, I submit to publishers' assignments in the marketplace. I have been paid for ten of my articles so far. Most articles pay around $20-40, but I have the opportunity to earn up to $200 per article there. I have also gained writing stars at Helium, so now I qualify for an upfront payment for each new article I submit to the site. I have established my reputation as a paid writer, and I am building up my income each month. At the same time I have learned a lot about how to write for the internet, how to promote my work, and the sort of writing jobs available. I feel I have successfully made the first step to being a freelance writer.

There are a lot of writers here, and they range from people who write for the pennies of revenue sharing, to freelancers. I have two blogs on a blog network, plus two websites that I'm developing right now on different topics, and I also going back to writing for Associated Content after a long hiatus. I've heard a lot about the incredible underbidding that goes on at some freelance job sites, and you're right that there are many people willing to work for virtually nothing. Somebody right here tried promoting a site that pays for posting to forums, which can actually be a bit of extra income on the legitimate sites. But this one was paying two cents a post and twenty cents for articles. I don't need to earn a living from my writing, and I prefer to have a lot of freedom about what I write, so I'm willing to stick with comparatively low-paying sites. But I know that others don't have the same choice. One freelancer who blogs simply doesn't participate on sites that require bidding because the undercutting is so bad. Still, it seems that there is plenty of high-paying work if you know where to find it. Not an easy way to earn a living, despite what most people seem to think.

Here's an article about a few sites that pay writers. I personally used most of them and am enjoying an increasing residual income stream. While I understand that you want high paying assignments, these help to keep money coming in while you seek higher paying gigs: http://insurance.suite101.com/article.cfm/legitimate_money_making_sites_for_writers Best of luck to you.

i had started to write ..i think its 6 articles in all..and it was on informative post .com ..one was already published and the other five was still waiting to be approved and published..however i guess writing articles is kind of a slow process here on the net its been three months i guess since i had published it..

Helium is a great site. I find that it is good training especially for those who want to get their feet wet. The marketplace is always changing and adding new publishers, so topics are varied. Mentors are available for new writers to help improve their skills. You can make some good part time money there. Plus you can leave your stuff for a few days, and it still makes money. I love that they are non-exclusive except for the marketplace. Of course, starting out you only earn pennies but the more work you put into Helium, the more you get out of it.

I've written for Helium and Triond. The pay isn't much, but it's better than nothing. It could be worse. I enjoy writing for these sites. Not only because I get to post some short stories, articles, and such, but I get to read other writers' works and learn one or two things while I'm at it.

I have been writing reviews for "Review Stream" , and I am happy with it. They accept reviews about a variety of topics, things one come across in day-to-day activities. And, they pay very regularly once I reach the minimum amount required.

hi rebeccalyons hatley here.Thats why I have hesitated to try my hand at writing on one of these writing sites, as so many tell me it does not pay very well. I love to write and am writing my memoirs about my childhood on a farm and my new life here where i dont wAnt to be in goldcrest a retirement center. It keeps me happy and anyway I have always had to write. I could not not write.