I have been writing online for about a year now, I have stepped into some great websites and have fallen into not so great websites. After much research, a lot of headaches, backaches and of course, writing aches, I have figured out a few things here and there. What I do know is that not all of these tips will work for you. This information I am giving you is a “guide” and it will help you start or enhance your writing but you will have to find your own voice when it comes to writing. I can give you my secrets and all the glorious tips but truly, you have to find your own voice, because you don’t want to be like everybody else, do you? If you do implement my tips then I suggest you continue forth with developing your voice (style) and continue to improve all the time.

However, I think I can help you with some of the work in learning to write online. Better yet, to help you fast forward through some of the bullsh$t and plow through to the other side, the sweet spot of earning money online. With all of this, keep in mind that you have to work HARD, it doesn’t come easy. So if you think by applying all my tips you will instantly make money, then you are severely wrong. Be logical, my friend, not everything comes to us so easy (if it did, I would be a millionaire by now J ).

First, sign up here on Hubpages, easiest way to make money online (in my opinion). Trust me; write your articles, your thoughts and start hubbing. At first, I was afraid too but you will find friends and learn what works, you will start finding your voice. In addition, you make money (sign up for Google Adsense immediately). Don’t forget to follow the Hubpages FAQ’s to learn the process of Hubpages. The community is open and friendly, get on the forums, ask your questions and read other questions. It’s all about learning, my friend, so hop to it!

Second, set up a blog, I recommend blogger (by Google) because I can tie my Hubpages to the same account as my blog, thus, the same Google Adsense code for both programs. Viola, it’s a match made in heaven, trust me. I love blogging; check my blog out, it can be long, short, emotional or highlighting sports, music or anything that you love. Blogging is an outlet that I get pleasure from and I am making money on the side, try it, you will find the release of these emotions is a good thing. I have researched other “free” blogs to set up and although all add a different twist, blogger is free and very easy to use.

Third, click here and sign up for shetoldme this is a website where you can advertise your articles and your blog. Other bloggers, writers, authors, readers and many others visit this website. Not to mention, you can browse and find out anything you need to know on life. All these resources I am giving you work and shetoldme, along with Hubpages are a combination of human power with an abundance of information that is helpful to all species. By the way, this website is also connected to the Google Adsense too, so you can use your same Google Adsense account on this site as well. PS, it’s a win-win for you and Google.

Fourth, click here and sign up for Xomba, this is a website where you can post your articles, write your articles or advertise your blog and/or website.  This website is a worth of information for writers, readers, bloggers and many others.  this site offers a variety of opportunities for writers so I highly recommend using it.  The fact that I can advertise my articles from hubpages or write my own articles is a plus for me.  Plus, you earn money as you post more articles. 

Finally, write, write and then write some more. These are very simple tips to start your writing career; however, you will have to add your own flare to each of the above steps. Find your voice, improve your voice and continue to get louder with your voice. It is worth it, it helped me to just start writing, to find the time to write and I found the love for writing. I am sure there are more insightful websites that you can do but my goal is to give you a little jumpstart, a little push so you will start writing and never give up writing. More importantly, I love to read and learn, so I hope by reading this you have picked up a few new tips that will help you develop your voice, boost your writing life and make you some money too. Good luck!