by Carol Gioia

Created on: November 23, 2009

The types of articles you can write on Helium are endless. Within the myriad channels and sub-channels are a plethora of opportunities for self-expression through the written word.

Being a member of Helium affords a writer the chance to write for pleasure or income. There is something for everyone's preferred taste and inclination. On Helium, you can add to existing titles, or initiate your own original ideas.

Types of articles you can write on Helium include:

* Sharing

You can share a personal experience by writing a memoir article, or help others by sharing your views in a particular movie, book or product review.

* Teaching

You can write articles that teach others something useful that is in your realm of expertise. Helium boasts the mantra, "Where knowledge rules." If you possess knowledge on any subject, and can proficiently put it into words, then you will be an asset to Helium by contributing articles that will to increase the knowledge base of the site.

* Informing

Passing useful information along in your articles is an excellent way to exercise your writing acumen. Whether your information is regarding current events, past history, interesting people or places, inquiring minds will want to know, and your Helium articles will be well-received.

* Creative entertainment

On Helium you can submit original poems, songs, memoirs, short stories, humor pieces and excerpts from your own original books. You can also write biographies of famous celebrities and outstanding historical personalities and events.

* Professional articles

Teachers, lawyers, doctors and every other conceivable professional can find a writing niche at Helium. The site membership runs the gamut from young students to seasoned professionals and all benefit from the wide spectrum of articles written, either from the perspective of teacher or student, mentor or apprentice.

* How-to articles

Whatever your hobby, interest or talent, you can write a how-to article about it on Helium. Cooking , recipes, do-it-yourself practical, step-by-step instruction, travel advice, home and garden information all have channels tailored to their subjects.

* For publication

Helium's marketplace offers writers the opportunity to sell their written work to publishers from numerous venues. If you are a serious free-lance writer hoping to garner a respectable income through your writing, the Helium marketplace is for you.

* Competitive writing

Helium sponsors weekly contests on a wide variety of subjects for the competitive writer. This is a good way to indulge your spirit of competition, hone your writing skills and potentially earn monetary prizes.

* Debates

If you have strong opinions and enjoy the challenge of mentally volleying with other writers, then the Helium debate titles will interest you. Helium debates offer you the forum for stating your winning argument on a controversial subject, or stating your opinion on popular current issues.

This is a brief overview of the types of articles you can write on Helium.

In addition to articles, Helium has an active community forum where writers can enhance their writing experience by interacting with other members. This is another venue for writing comments about relevant subjects, offering feedback to other writers and garnering critique of your own writing. Often a subject discussed in the open forum is impetus for you to initiate a new title.

Rating the articles of other Helium members is another avenue for garnering new ideas for writing.

No time spent on Helium is wasted, for all activity ultimately inspires further writing, and the types of articles you can write is unlimited..

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