Internet Websites - For Writers, Bloggers, Journalists!

Writing for a living is like any other job, it's what you make it. You have to decide what makes you happy. Most of these million or more aspiring writers want to write for the sale of writing. These people also think that writing offers rich rewards in almost innumerable markets. However, to be realistic, only a few make it through to stardom, because they love to write and they work hard at writing. Do you write to make money? Are you a Internet whore that just wants to make a few dollars here and there? Are you are serious writer? If you are serious, then let's get started.

There are so many different levels for a writer so sometimes you have to peel back the layers and find the true meeting of what type of writer you want to be. Start by understanding the basics, writing is a system of human communication by means of visual symbols and signs. The most primitive stages of "writing" or markings on objects date back to almost the earliest man. Keep in mind the first fully develop systems of word writing appeared only about 5,000 years ago! So no amount of brilliance or skill can serve to make a writer successful unless he or she has the creative impulse to sit down and to work and keep working hard!

Creative Writing starts with Novels, Plays, Scripts, Poetry, Short Stories, and Journalism. Other kinds of writings are columns, children's writing, critical writing and essay writing. What type of a writer are you? Research these different platforms of writings are important so you can find out what style of writer you want to be. Or you can gradually grow from one style to another until you find what works best for you. All have benefits and you can make money with any of the above writing styles. I think all writers have one thing in common, we just want to be published regardless if it's a book, article or report. However, making a littel money is always a bonus!

Life as a writer, dedication is the first word that comes to mind. Be dedicated to your trade, be persistent and keep working! Here are some tools of the trade that can help you develop your style and hopefully make you money while doing it; These websites will help you and as you learn, write and learn you will make more money. Writing is a craft and you continue to write, read, you will continue to learn, that is what writer's do. Make money while you learn, how cool is that?

Top websites and helpful tools;

Writer's Market, great place to research the market, market trends, help from other writers on publishing and best place to publish your work. Helps you to find out how to sell your book and where to sell your book. This site does require a membership fee.

Twitter, most of your fellow writers will be here, agents, publishers, journalists and many others. This is a social networking site and it's turning into a unique resource for us writers. Plus, you can "tweet" all your articles, blogs and other information on your account.

Hubpages, this website offers writers from all over the world the opportunity to share their writings, articles, information to all. If you are the experienced writer or the green behind the ears writer, this site is a great resource for all levels of writing, agents and editors. Helpful forums, blogs, tips and pearls about writing, publishing, life, and money.

Wikipedia, this website is a wonderful to do research, gather information, and learn about new things. It's about learning and helping you write better. A worth of information right at your fingertips.

Author Tech Tips, this website offers basic explanations on social networking to blogging to podcasting, to writing. This awesome site helps give advice to all "non techies" and to others that need anytime of help.

Once Written, this website offers writers to have their books reviewed. Honest, direct feedback about their books prior to publishing. Very useful tool to help understand the book publishing and writing world along with money that is out there for all of us writers.

Moon Town Cafe, network of poets, thousands of poets that read, listen and watch all kinds of poetry and share their advice and expertise on the poetry. Internet tool that is powerful for the poets out there.

Redgage, the Internet site is helpful to advertise your writings, learn about the type of writer your are, help in forums and blogs. This website helps you make money off your writings as well.

Success in writing for publications comes from laborious practice in writing and from gradual development in literary skills and techniques. An aspiring writer should have some other job to live on until he or she has learned something about the craft. However, once that craft is learned and perfected, it will bring monetary value to that individual. The websites above are excellent resources to all aspiring writers today, so take advantage of these opportunities and start living as a writer!