Traditional news publications and magazines are going out of business in record numbers and as more people go online to get news and other information this trend is going to continue.

This would lead most to believe the opportunity for those looking to make a career in writing are declining. Nothing could be further from the truth.

The demand for skilled freelance writers and the opportunity for those passionate about writing is on a rapid rise online. There are many opportunities to take your passion and skills for writing and make money online.

My online businesses are almost solely based on my research and writing skills. If you have not seen the examples of my business income you can click the "home" button on the top left of this page and watch a video I created there.

You should be wary of any "freelance writer programs" as they are usually some sort of business opportunity disguised as a program strictly for writers. They are often legitimate programs but the angle of marketing will normally rope in a writer that was looking for something completely different.

The video below will show you one example of the demand for writers as well as how you can use your writing skills to make money online without working for anyone else.