by Rachelle de Bretagne

Created on: July 13, 2009   Last Updated: August 15, 2009

Helium has become a part of the everyday lives of its writers. It's a website which encourages the individual to express their opinion in magazine style. Whether you are a creative writer or one who wishes to write advice articles on any subject matter under the sun, Helium has room for you, and wants your point of view. The reader matters every bit as much as the writer, and this article covers Helium from both viewpoints, examining the different aspects of the site, to give a reader an insight of Helium basics from all perspectives.

Getting started.

You may come across Helium by accident, and wonder what the site is all about. How do you get paid for writing? What do you write about? What kind of presentation is expected? Where can I go for help? These are all questions which are normal during the starting process, and which can be answered easily. What happens on sites like Helium is that advertising revenue is shared with writers of good quality articles. The nearer to the top your article is rated, the more you are likely to earn, since top rated articles tend to get the most reads. You can write about any aspect of your life or knowledge, though be careful. Testimony or first person type articles are only encouraged if the title asks for it, or if contributing to the creative writing area of the site. There are good reasons for this, as Helium wish to provide content for its readers which is similar to that found in magazines or newspapers, rather than the more personal blog style of writing.

Once you have signed up, you can start writing straight away, or fill out your bio, as this acts as a great front page to all the articles you will produce. Since publishers frequently browse the site for content to buy, it is always preferable to have a pen name which sounds real, and a professional looking profile.

Choose your subjects from the title finder which you will find easily from your My Helium page. This allows you to browse areas of interest. When you find one you like, read the contents and write better. It's as simple as that. Try to cover any topic you write on in an informative and original way as this helps you to create your style of writing.

Can I make my own topics?

Yes, you can. The way to do this is to first look through existing titles. If you cannot find the topic you wish to write about press Suggest a title, on the left hand side of your My Helium page. Remember when suggesting

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