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3 Costly Mistakes That Are Stopping You from Making Money as an Online Writer
And how you can fix them.
When I first started writing online, I had one goal: to make money from my words. But I quickly learned that making money as a writer isn’t as easy as it sounds.
I made my first real dollar after publishing about a hundred articles. I had to test and try multiple strategies to monetize my writing.
The most significant lesson I learned was that making money isn’t just about writing — it’s about providing value, building trust, and connecting with readers.
If you’re struggling to monetize your writing, you might skip some crucial steps. Here are three essential things you must do before you can successfully make money writing online.
1. Not Giving Away Value for Free
It might sound counterintuitive, but to earn from your writing, you must start by giving away valuable content for free. When I began writing, I spent months publishing blog posts, LinkedIn articles, and Twitter threads without a single cent in return. Why? Because free content is what builds an audience.
People won’t pay you unless they trust your work is worth it. Writing free content lets you showcase your expertise, style, and value…
