9 Realizations that Increased My Freelance Writing Income

What is Freelance Writer's Technology Month? This whole series started because I was looking for a way to make more passive money online. Read the full story of what Freelance Writer's Technology Month is all about here.

Following are 9 realizations I've incorporated into my freelance writing that have increased my income.

1. Choose how you're going to make money. You may be thinking, "I'll make my money by writing." Well, of course. But, how? For example, one thing I decided on during the course of this series was that I wanted to start a Virtual Real Estate Empire (VRE).

What is this? It's when a webpreneur sets up minisites to create passive streams of income. I'm not talking about those sites with one article and 50 ads either. I'm talking about valuable minisites focused on a tight, tight niche with quality content.

Quality, relevant, fresh, unique content is what separates a bad minisite from a good one. Low-quality minisites throw up a few generic articles, slap some ads on and expect it to generate money. Many buy pre-existing sites that are sold hundreds of times and never add new content. Hence, there's are hundreds, perhaps thousands of the same site - all competing against each other.

While it may be cost-effective to buy a pre-existing site, how you maintain it is what will make it profitable. Adding new, in-depth content, quality photos, interesting discussions, etc. will separate your site from others.

Many are just too lazy to do this. AND, this is why this could be a good income stream for freelance writers. I plan to use my writing ability on my minisites.

This is what I mean by planning "how" you're going to make your money as a freelance writer. Read more about how to make money with minisites here.

2. Look for Technology: As in, look for technology to integrate into your marketing strategy. It will make your life so much easier.

This series has opened my eyes wider than a barn owl to the amount of technology available out there - much of it for free.

If you can imagine it, or have ever whispered to yourself, "I wish there was a way to ...", then believe me, the technology probably exists for it.