Micro-Entrepreneurship For Dummies

Chapter 9

Writing for Money

In This Chapter

Finding the writer who lives within you

Knowing what to write about

Locating the places that pay for writing

You’re reading this book, which is proof that you can get paid for writing. Granted, getting a gig for writing a For Dummies book is nice but it’s only an example of what you can do — getting paid to write. This chapter is about how you can tap into your inner writer and earn some cash for your written word.

Everyone has thoughts, feelings, ideas, and information that you can share with others through the printed (or digital) word. This chapter explains how you can make some bucks writing, including what you can write about and where you can submit your writing.

Discovering the Writer inside You

Writing from home and finding a way to make money at it is a pursuit that many people dream about. The good news: Plenty of work is available, and many different types of writing work are available for freelance writers. You just need to know a bit more about yourself and your skills before you can start writing. These sections point out some important writing and business skills you need, some basic equipment freelance writers you need, ...