Writing for Money vs. Expression

Posted by
Lizz Shepherd
Jun 6, 2008

To me, a Web writer is someone who writes for pay, usually writing Web content, ebooks and the like. But, with the opportunity for anyone to be published, there are an enormous amount of opportunities for self expression that don't come with pay.

Writing for someone else, i.e., for their website or to promote their product, should always, always be paid. But, there are a number of times when a person just wants to express themselves without worrying about finding a buyer. Many times, blogs fill that mission. Blogs are a relatively new phenomenon, but they are becoming a pervasive part of our culture. A blog can be a journal, a communication with friends or a communication with the whole world.

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Nov 5, 2009 5:19 PM

Guest :

I don't really want a course in writing; I actually ran a Volunteer Literacy Program for years and still help both children and adults with their writing, at times for pay, but mostly as a volunteer.
--__HOWEVER, MY SON AND I LOVE TO WRITE SHORT ONE-PAGE (MAYBE ONE AND A HALF-PAGE) ARTICLES ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS AS VOLUNTEERS. IS THERE A PLACE THAT WILL ROUTINELY (ONCE A MONTH) ACCEPT OUR WORK??
Would appreciate your help.
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Warm wishes,
Elsie

Nov 5, 2009 6:56 PM

Lizz Shepherd :

I have profiles written about several different sites that will allow that. One that might interest you is Bella Online. You don't get paid by the site, but you can still make money from it if you like. That one is a a very creative endeavor.

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