How to Make Passive Income as a Freelance Writer

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Freelance writing is a great way to bring in additional income and can even become a full time job for some people. If you are gifted in spinning words, and writing articles, then there is a place for you on the Internet. Over the past two years, I have been freelance writing for other web sites and personal finance blogs through freelance job listing sites such as Elance.com or Guru.com. During that time I have made connections with other bloggers and gained valuable experience in honing my writing skills. I also landed a consistent writing job where I was paid every week to write about personal finance.

Building a Residual Income

As more and more web sites emerge however, the need for writers has increased. One great web site that I have found is InfoBarrel. InfoBarrel offers freelance writers a way to build a residual income from their writing. It is a newer web site, so there are many opportunities for writing on many different subjects.

How You Receive Revenue

On InfoBarrel, you receive 75% of the revenue from the advertisements on the articles you write. This is comparatively higher than most revenue sharing sites that only provide a 50% commission from your articles. The revenue comes from three different sources, Google AdSense, Chitika, and Amazon Associates. With the combined power of these three ad sources, you can build a good residual amount each month. There are many writers on InfoBarrel now making from $500-$3000 a month in residual income from their work.

How Many Articles Do I Need to Write to Make Money

Most writers do not initially receive revenue from their works. Like any opportunity for residual income, you will need to invest work up front with little payment in the beginning. Most successful writers on InfoBarrel have written consistently every week and submitted articles gradually over time. One article a day will add up to 365 in one year, which can yield a nice residual income every month for years to come.

How Do I Get Started

Getting started with InfoBarrel is very easy. Simply go to the site and register. If you do not already have an account with Google AdSense, Chitika, and Amazon Associates, you will also need to apply for these as well. However, the registration guides you through these steps. Once your account is approved, you can begin writing articles and submitting work. All work is reviewed by the site, and then published on your profile.

If you are a writer and would like to make an investment in your work, I challenge you to try InfoBarrel and see how a little work each day can pay off over time.