You can earn anywhere from a few hundred dollars a month to a big six-figure income. Sound like a get-rich-quick program? Actually I'm talking about being a writer, and I don't mean a superstar best-selling writer.

If you can jot down an idea using plain words in a short sentence, you can earn money as a writer. The explosion of the Internet and fax machines has multiplied the demand for people who can write. Businesses of all sizes need sales letters, classified ads, press releases, brochures and more.

Beginners can earn $50 per page. With a little experience you can charge hundreds of dollars per job.

Writing is hard work. Not many people can do it more than a few hours a day without feeling mentally tired. Even if you are a full-time writer, you will find you only write part time.

If you enjoy writing, learn the tricks of the trade by browsing through a few good books at the library. Look for books on direct copy, copy writing and non-fiction writing

Dr. Kevin Nunley provides short articles on a wide variety of marketing and sales subjects. He supplies marketing advice and copywriting fast and at a low cost. Dr. Nunley is a veteran broadcaster and marketing consultant.
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