How to ACTUALLY Make Money Writing Online
I make $9000 monthly writing online and here’s the entire blueprint
Money comes from writing online.
I know because I’ve done it.
This guide shares real ways to earn income with your words.
No fancy talk — just what works.
Quick Facts About Online Writing Money
Writers can earn $30-$300+ per article
Monthly income ranges from $500 to $10,000+
Getting started costs nothing but time
Payment usually comes through PayPal or direct deposit
Most writers take 3–6 months to earn steady money
Best Ways to Make Money Writing Online
1. Content Writing for Websites
Companies need words for their websites.
You write them and get paid.
Simple as that.
How to start:
Pick topics you know well
Make a simple writing sample
Join sites like Upwork or Fiverr
Start with small $30–50 jobs
Build good reviews
Many of my first jobs paid just $25 per article.
Now I charge $200+ because clients know my work is good.
2. Blogging for Money
Starting a blog takes time but it can make good money.
What you need:
A topic you love and know lots about
Your own website ($10–15 monthly)
25–30 good articles
Basic SEO knowledge
Patience (it takes 6–12 months to earn)
My first blog made $1.28 in three months.
Now it makes $1800 monthly from ads and selling stuff.
3. Writing for Other Blogs (Guest Posting)
Many blogs pay for articles.
This money comes faster than having your own blog.
Where to find paid guest posting:
ProBlogger job board
Freelance Writing Gigs website
Media Bistro
LinkedIn jobs
Writing Facebook groups
Pay ranges from $50–500 per post.
Start with sites paying $50–100 while learning.
4. Creating Product Descriptions
Online stores need descriptions for everything they sell.
This work is steady and pays well.
Tips for success:
Learn basic SEO
Study Amazon listings
Start with small stores
Build a portfolio
Join e-commerce groups
I write descriptions for kitchen gadgets.
Each 50-word description pays $5–10. I can write 20 per hour.
5. Email Writing
Companies pay good money for email writers.
This includes:
Welcome emails
Sales emails
Newsletters
Thank you notes
Customer service replies
Getting started:
Take free email marketing courses
Write sample emails
Find small businesses needing help
Charge $50–100 per email at first
Raise prices as you improve
6. Technical Writing
If you can explain hard stuff simply, this pays very well.
Common projects:
How-to guides
Product manuals
Training materials
Software instructions
Safety documents
Pay starts at $30/hour and can reach $100+/hour with experience.
Making Your First $1000
Here’s a real plan that works:
Week 1–2:
Make writing samples
Join 2–3 freelance sites
Apply to 10 jobs daily
Week 3–4:
Take small jobs ($20–30 each)
Do amazing work
Ask for reviews
Keep applying for better jobs
Week 5–8:
Raise prices slowly
Build regular clients
Make a simple website
Join writing groups
Common Problems and Fixes
Problem: Low-paying jobs
Fix: Start there but move up fast. Do 5–10 cheap jobs, then raise prices.
Problem: No experience
Fix: Write about what you know — hobbies, work, school subjects.
Problem: Finding clients
Fix: Start on freelance sites, then build a network through LinkedIn and writing groups.
Tools You Really Need
Google Docs (free)
Grammarly (free version works)
PayPal account
Simple website ($10–15 monthly)
Word Counter (free online)
I have also noticed huge success on Medium lately — my views grew surprisingly fast using a specific posting strategy.
I’ve compiled everything I’ve learned into a Medium Growth Checklist.
It’s the exact blueprint I wish I had when I started — no fluff, just pure, actionable strategies that have helped me gain over 9500 followers in the last 60 days.
Money Tips
Save 30% for taxes
Get paid upfront when possible
Use contracts for big jobs
Keep track of all money
Don’t work for exposure
Red Flags to Watch For
Clients wanting free samples
Pay less than $0.03 per word
No clear payment terms
Bad reviews online
Rushing you to start
Getting Better and Earning More
Your income grows as your skills do.
Here’s what helps:
Read good writers in your field
Take free writing courses
Join writing groups
Study successful blogs
Practice every day
I messed up plenty when starting. That’s normal.
Keep writing, keep learning, and keep trying new things.
The Truth About Writing Income
Some months are great, others aren’t.
My income looked like this:
Month 1: $200
Month 3: $800
Month 6: $2000
Month 12: $4000
Now I earn $7000–9000 monthly from different writing jobs.
Final Thoughts
Making money writing online is real.
It takes work and time, but it’s possible.
Start small, do good work, learn always, and keep going. The money will come.
Remember: Your writing can help people. Focus on that first. The money follows good work.
Now go write something amazing.
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