subject: 3 Ways to Work From Home By Writing [print this page] How can weary office workers, unemployed professionals, stay-at-home moms, and just about everyone else make money from home? By writing! Here are 3 ways men and women can earn a living, or just a little extra cash, by writing from the comfort and convenience of their own couch.
FreelanceProjects
Hundreds of companies and individual professionals need help with writing projects, but can't afford to keep a full-time writer on staff. They thereforehire freelance writers to complete important writing assignments. The assignments vary from company to company but can include blog articles, eBooks, press releases, web content, and more. Sound good? Aspiring freelance writers can find available projects on freelance sites like elance.com or guru.com, writing jobs databases, or job-hunting sites Monster or CareerBuilder.
Article Sharing Sites
Popular article sharing sites like HubPages, Helium, Squidoo, etc. allow anyone to write an article, post it online, and earn money from their work. How? Well, each site is different, but a writer could earn cash by winning writing contests, enticing readers into clicking ads, writing articles on demand, and more. Writers should review the policies and procedure of each site to find the best money making opportunities for them.
Writing Contests
Writing contests are another way men and women can earn money from their work, though it's certainly more difficult and competitive. There are literally hundreds of writing contests at any given time, some with cash prizes and some without. Interested writers can find a wealth of information simply by typing "writing contests" into Google.
How can men and women earn money by writing at home? By accepting freelance work, by taking advantage of the money making opportunities on article sites, and by entering, and winning, writing competitions.
