Posts Tagged writing

Build Your Clout, Improve Your Readership

Feb 22

Posted by Mrs. Mecomber in Make Money Blogging, business services, educational programs | No Comments

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of ArticlesZoom.org. All opinions are 100% mine.

I have officially entered the field of “writer” as a career. Oh. I’ve been writing for YEARS– on blogs, in comments, etc etc– but it was always hit-and-miss and it was more a hobby than a career. But I am now currently employed by a company, and I’m slowly building my articles base. It’s a great experience, and the money isn’t too bad, either! Starting off on a writing career doesn’t happen overnight, that’s for sure. And even as a blogger, it has taken a few years of intense work (just ask my husband and kids) to build a solid readership and make a little money on the side.

Here’s a tip if you are an aspiring writer and are wondering where to begin: ArticlesZoom.org. It is a general article directory that enables you to submit your work to the public. ArticlesZoom.org can help you build your clout by getting your articles (and your byline!) out into the public eye. It’s free to do, but you must register; see the submission guidelines for more information. Submitting an article is easy; be sure to read the submission guidelines for what is acceptable and is not.

Moreover, you can be exposed to well-written articles (which is a necessary element in creating good articles). ArticlesZoom.org offers an article directory that you may browse. Again, you must register to read anything or submit your work, but registering is free.

Getting started in ANY career requires effort. Building a writing career requires talent, yes, but it also requires exposure and experience. If you’re interested in starting a writing career, ArticleZoom.org may be just the place for you to begin. You do not receive any financial compensation for the work you submit, but you do gain experience and you do get your name “out there.” Plus, ArticlesZoom.org has a nice feature that gets articles promoted via twitter. Check it out!

Tags: articles, blogging, writing

Outstanding Online Poetry

Dec 22

Posted by Mrs. Mecomber in Internet, blogs | Comments off

The Internet is a treasure-trove when it comes to literature and other writing works. My kids and I do a good deal of research– they for their schoolwork, and I for my history hobby and writing career– so we’re always looking for good works online. Moreover, the Internet is a great place to publish your own works; the Internet has made writing a do-it-yourself project, and I know of several people who have begun full-fledged careers with simple beginnings on the Internet.

Do you love reading classical narrative poetry? If so, definitely check out the works of Jonas Hyde. Beautiful! I’d first heard of him in the Helium circles (I write for Helium from time to time); his poem My Dragonfly ranked #1 for its category. It’s a lovely poem. Jonas has a website devoted to his poetry, including some of his previous works as well as newer works and teasers on soon-to-be released poems. He’s got a very nice style: the narrative is clean and stylish and it’s got an earthy classic cadence to it. Also at the website is a little biographical information about the poet. It’s a good website to peruse the poetry, perhaps use it for readings or homeschool lessons on classical narrative poetry style. I’m pleased to see this style coming back, and it’s certainly popular amongst the Helium readers and writers! See the Jonas Hyde website for more details.

Tags: education, writing

Make Money Writing For Snipsly

Nov 23

Posted by Mrs. Mecomber in Google, Make Money Blogging, business services | Comments off

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Snipsly. All opinions are 100% mine.

Looking to make a few bucks online? Do you like to write articles or stories? Here’s something that may be for you: Snipsly. It’s a blossoming organization that allows you to earn money for anything you create and publish online: articles of any kind, short stories, long stories, videos, and photos. There are a few basic but important rules to be successful at Snipsly. You must never plagiarize; articles must have a minimum of three sentences. Longer articles are acceptable, but on the Internet, shorter articles tend to generate more interest. You cannot submit obscene material or promote illegal activities, etc. There’s a concise and simple Rules page at Snipsly, as well as a helpful FAQ and other information.

So how does Snipsley help you to earn money? In a nutshell, you earn money via Google AdSense. Your publisher ID number from your Google AdSense account (and you must have an account to write at Snipsly) tags along with your submitted content. Advertising shows 20% of the time, and you earn 80% on all ad-related revenue.

If you are a talented and speedy writer, you can certainly make some extra cash with Snipsly. And such writing is a good discipline if you are serious about improving your techniques or speed. I don’t think you’ll get rich from Snipsly (you won’t get rich from Google AdSense, that’s for sure), but if you like to write, Snipsly provides a nice way to earn a little money on the side, very easily.