Writer’s Questions Answered: Writing Essentials Seven
Online writer’s, especially newbies, have many doubts. I have tried to answer some of the most common questions here.
Any Online writer (especially newbies), will have questions that need answers. But many shy away, or may not know whom to turn to.
GardsJr is a newbie, who became my muse for this article. Only two of his pieces have been published so far, but they are good! He is definitely not new to the field of online writing. He asked me nothing. But seeing that he was new on the site, I remembered something.
Four online writers asked me similar questions. I wrote the answers to one writer, and then copy-pasted the same answers to the remaining three. It was only today (thanks to GardsJr ) that I decided to write an article based on this. I can now direct writers to this article, when they have these question. I am no ‘master’ at this. I share only tips that have helped me.
1. How Much does an online Writer Earn per month?
I have been asked this by all the four people, with a lot of hesitation. When I joined this site, I too had this question in my mind.
Answer: If you write 10 articles and stop, it won’t be of any use. If you plan to make some money out of this, you need to write good articles consistently and regularly. Writing online is a form of passive income. Work hard today, and reap the benefits later.
***Write for a long time to come OR quit right now.***
When I joined this site, I was totally new to the field of online writing. I knew that I would be in my learning period for the first few months. I was wrong. After several months, I am still moving along that learning curve and it is fun! Keep improving and never stop learning.
2. Which articles make the most money?
Answer: Write pillar articles that will last for a very long time. I have discussed which types of articles to write in Writing Articles that Make Money for Life: Writing Essentials 5
You won’t be earning hundreds of dollars due to these. But over time, these are the only articles that will survive. So choose the right topics, from the very beginning.
3. How to increase the number of page visits?
Answer: Use SEO (Search engine optimization) techniques. Details have been discussed in: How to Get Views Even If You are Not SEO Smart?: Writing Essentials 6
4. Commenting on people’s work (Additional tip)
Show genuine interest in people’s work, and see how many people get back to read your work. Commenting does take time, but it is totally worth it. I now have a number of dear friends here (a family of sorts). It is amazing how much you can learn just by connecting with fellow-writers.
***Comment on people’s work because you really care.***
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Want to learn more? How to Increase Traffic to Old Articles?: Writing Essentials 4
Writer’s Block-what, Where? Gone!: Writing Essential 3
Get Backlinks and Increase Your Pagerank: Writing Essentials 1
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December 29th, 2009 at 9:34 am
I being a newbie fed well on here
thank you wee cheeky
very helpful,and I think your wonderful for helping us xxx
December 29th, 2009 at 9:50 am
A very helpful article, Phoenix. It is good of you to help the newbies.
Christine
December 29th, 2009 at 9:58 am
i am a dumb head so i always look for this kind of info..thanks a lot
December 29th, 2009 at 9:59 am
Very helpful advice. I am still surprised by the way that some of my articles earn consistently while others don’t. I think you just have to learn as you go along, and try to write about things that you know and care about.
December 29th, 2009 at 11:43 am
wow, how nice advice.. thanks for this kinda article.. this is very helpful for me. Maybe, this would help me through my needs..
December 29th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
Good advice for rookies and old timers alike.
December 29th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
As usual what ever u say makes sense to me thxs for the share.n tc.
December 29th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
Thank you for sharing this useful information
December 29th, 2009 at 4:08 pm
Rox, you rock! lol. Sound advice here. Pillar articles are key. I have a few, and they do keep earning passive income, very slowly…but surely. Plus the fact they are over a year old is rather mind-boggling.
December 29th, 2009 at 4:46 pm
learning as you go, keep writing from the heart – no better formula really!
December 29th, 2009 at 5:32 pm
great article tnx for sharing
December 29th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
Thanks for using my name <3. And to tell the truth, I am sort of new to online writing, other then wrestling fan fictions and the like
December 29th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
I agree with everything you said here Rox! I think 1000 page views is equivalent to $1 right?
December 30th, 2009 at 1:32 am
OMG, Alma says 1000 page views equals $1 – well, I’m getting there! But seriously, you write good stuff for those of us new here, and those of us still learning. Be a life long learner is my motto. Keep up the good work.
December 30th, 2009 at 2:03 am
yes, nice article , have passion for writing and earn money.
December 30th, 2009 at 7:22 am
heehee, I am funny, I read your latest article earlier than this one, not in sequence…
please refer to my comment on your other article at this link,
one comment to share among your two articles :
http://writinghood.com/style/how-to/how-to-comment-smartly-and-increase-page-views-writing-essentials-eight/
December 30th, 2009 at 8:21 am
I’d love to learn all your techniques when I’ve got the time.
December 30th, 2009 at 11:40 am
You have demonstrate it well by writing this article
December 30th, 2009 at 7:22 pm
Great advice thankyou, i shall keep returning to this for info, i have an article about sweet peas called “sweet peas, the easy peasy way” and even now months on people still view it which is nice, love the way you write your pieces, i now know where to come if i need any guidance,
many thanks Aaron x
January 1st, 2010 at 5:05 am
Oh yes, great advice from you!
January 1st, 2010 at 8:42 pm
Another well thought article. You are more of a strategist than a novelist. Hmmmnnn, I suppose I write more to express myself and in dire situations, think about a not so hard topic to save my day.
January 2nd, 2010 at 7:40 pm
I just want to squeeze you Phoenix…! hehehe… Are you a nun? I think there is a Mother Theresa in you…
Regarding the income in Triond… Well I don’t let my friends see it because they really are expecting I have thousands of dollars in my online writing… hehehe
It just simply gives me joy!