Who are our writers? People like you who might have a career in marketing but know more about killing crabgrass than anyone else. People who work in the post office but have raised five honors students. Ex-teachers who love to write and writers who love to teach.
We’re not a blog or a collection of edited encyclopedic listings. We are a vast resource of experience-based knowledge, wisdom and creativity. We welcome a variety of voices and opinions. Above all, we’re a community serious about writing articles of lasting value.
Our writers are also our editors. Every article that comes to Helium is rated by other members using our proprietary peer review technology. Through our fair, trusted and democratic rating system, each article submitted to the site is ranked against competing articles, until it’s placed in its proper position based on its quality.
What’s more, our best writers earn! Helium shares a portion of its revenue with those who share the most and the best with us.
Helium membership is free, so join today
Quick Tour of Helium
Where to Earn
Marketplace
Join the Helium freelancing revolution. Tired of having to read publishers’ minds for what they want? Or trying to break into freelancing but don’t have a body of clips to show yet? Helium’s Marketplace is for you.
In Marketplace, you see the titles – and the submission guidelines – that publishers need. And no one’s prejudging you because you haven’t been previously published: Your work for the publisher right here is the only credential you need!
Writing Contests
Earn more and stretch your talents. Fun and interesting writing contests at Helium inspire writers to greater heights and increased earnings. Check out the latest contests, join and compete to earn even more!
Journalism Awards
Break into Citizen Journalism. Put on your reporter’s hat! As a citizen journalist writing at Helium, you’ll have unprecedented access to institutions such as the Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting and the National Press Club. Here’s where to build a diverse portfolio of top-quality articles to help jump-start your career.
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Debates
Does video game violence cause it in real life? Should smoking be allowed in public places? Whatever the subject, Helium brings civility back to the Internet. Pick your side, write a compelling article and compete with others for the best argument.
Community
Helium is a community of fellow writers. Connect with people like you who have similar interests, or mentor a new writer. Join a moderated discussion, improve your writing in Writers’ Workshops, ask questions of a Team Helium member or just share your thoughts.
Writing Standards
Helium cares about quality. The success of Helium depends on it. Read the Helium Writing Standards and unlock your potential.
User Guide
Have questions about how to use Helium? Check out our User Guide for the latest tips and answers to your questions.
Quick Start Guide
Want to get started even faster? Try the Quick Start Guide!
