Earned My First Cash (with a catch)

The site I mentioned in my last post accepted my submission, so I officially earned my first few bucks for my writing. I've done some more research on the type of site I used though, and everyone who talks about them has nothing but bad things to say. You can earn real money yes, if you're a talented enough writer, but you get paid next to nothing. Worse than that, you don't get to use your name on the articles, so essentially you are stuck writing for them without building on your resume or portfolio at all. Ive heard some people refer to it as writer slave labor.

Yes you can earn close to 15 bucks an hour. But for a writer that's practically nothing.
I'm going to try this site regularly, regardless of everything I just said, because I can't in good conscience pass up 15 bucks an hour.

I will put more time into my portfolio and resume and experience and work toward getting a real contract job, and only kill an hour or so on the other rip off sites.
Anyway, my next post is going to be resources for beginner writers, and some tips I have from studying the profession so far.

Please contact me if you have some experience writing professionally and have tips for me, and for the blog!

First Submission for Online Cash

I officially wrote my first article through a third party website and am currently waiting to hear back if its accepted. It was some sort of scammy news article advertisement for an online clothing company, which I have no moral issue with trying out. 
I believe it's all one big grey area personally.
And I need money.


Anyway. The article pays... if accepted... wait for it... 4 dollars! It isn't the type of thing to get me on the fast track to earning cash monayy, but it's a start for practicing professional content. Plus, after successfully submitting a number of articles, you're given higher pay opportunities. 

This isn't the ideal way I want to earn from writing. Even if I get to the point where I have the highest earning potential, it is in no way where a will be setting up shop. I'm just exploring every avenue that I can for remote earning opportunities that work for me.

I also did a bit more research and am realizing the commitment this pursuit is going to need in order to get anywhere. But I am committed. So committed. This is the type of thing I've day dreamed about for years, and for some reason only now decided it was a realistic life choice.  
So I plan to keep using sites like the one that I just used, hopefully regularly, but will be scouring the internet for all of the information I can on how to write professionally. And more specifically remotely. And believe me, I plan to take quite a few short cuts to become successful at it.

About the page

This is officially my first blog post so go easy on me, I have no idea what I'm doing.

I have been writing for years and recently decided to pursue professional work. Obviously this is a process that will take time and dedication, and since I'm in need of a new blog idea, why not document my progress and maybe help some others like me along the way. I am currently looking at a pay pal account balance with a whopping $0, and hopefully sometime soon there will be at least a little money earned, so I can officially say that I work as an online writer.

I have signed up for a few freelance sites that I have yet to commit to a job for. I think I just need a little courage to get myself moving.

So much research will be needed if I plan to ever earn a livable wage, but I am confident I can make it work.

Nowhere to go but up.

Feel free to contact me with advice for the blog, or even better the career!