by Doreen Martel

Created on: November 29, 2009   Last Updated: December 17, 2011

Most of us have seen and read the fairy tales that tell us we can make $3,564 daily from blogging or sending emails.  Time for a dose of reality. While writing online can be a great source of passive income, it is not 100 percent passive. Here are some facts that will help you understand the truth about making money writing online:

Create high quality content - This is a key factor in making money writing online which is often overlooked. If no one is interested in reading what you are writing, you are not going to make any money. Your content should be well written but it should have perfect grammar, punctuation and spelling. Your facts must be accurate when you are writing in order to establish your credibility.

Write in multiple areas - Do not limit yourself to writing in only one venue. For instance, even if you are a very active writer here at Helium, you should explore other options for income. Exploring a variety of writing sites, Web 2.0 sites and freelance sites can help you not only increase your confidence in your writing abilities but, can also help you develop multiple income streams.

Be consistent - Make sure that your writing is consistent. If you are writing about topics that are not familiar to you, make sure you do your research, make great notes and that the writing does not come across in a "voice" that isn't your own. Everyone has their own "tone" of writing and trying to force yourself to sound different is not going to sound natural.

Understand keywords - If you are trying to promote articles, using keywords that are relevant to your topics can help you make more money writing online. If you understand how to properly utilize keywords through your articles you are more likely to see them rise higher in search engines. If your articles are well written and contain keywords that are used naturally, they will help you earn more money.

Be persistent - One of the most critical factors about making money writing online is persistence. It is very easy to give up when you feel like you are not earning as much or as quickly as you should. Being persistent is required for anyone who is considering making money writing online. Some people will find they simply have a knack for being in the right place at the right time, others will flounder until they find what works for them.

The truth about making money writing online is that it takes time, persistence and talent. You can develop yourself as a great writer if you take the time to learn what makes great content. Whether you are writing web content, articles or blogs, you can make money writing online as long as you are committed to doing the best work you can at all times.

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