I want to make money off of writing?

[The Writer]

If you start a blog for the sole purpose of making money you are going to be sorely disappointed. Blogging and writing for money is hard work and NO blogger is successful overnight.

The bloggers I know who earn some kind of an income with their blogs have the following in common:

1. Excellent content with minimal grammar errors
2. Regular posts
3. An in-demand niche
4. All self-hosted with their own domain names
5. Exceptional knowledge of SEO, branding, pitching to sponsors, disclosures, PR information, and marketing on social media
6. Engaged readers and strong traffic numbers
7. Well-designed and easy to navigate

Just because you can write doesn't mean it's good enough or capable of making any money. Learning how to do all of the above takes a lot of time, effort, and dedication. I've been writing my current blog for 1 year and 9 months and blogging altogether for 2 years and 3 months. I'm finally reaching a point where I know enough to put myself out there and start working with brands, companies, and PR firms. I started somewhat earlier this year but backed off during my re-design.

The information is out there and if you're a woman you can start with this site for information:

http://www.thesitsgirls.com

In the meantime, decide what you want to do, what your areas of expertise are, what you can contribute, and what kind of blog you'd like to do. You cannot just say "I am a writer. Pay me" and expect companies to accept you. You will have to earn it and do a lot of the leg work on your own.

If you need more info you're free to contact me. I have a lot of resources but it would take me awhile to list them here and really give you thorough information.