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Do You Twitter?

I recently registered with Twitter. I'd heard it mentioned many times on different blogs. However, I really had no idea what it was or how it worked. Just that it was some sort of social networking tool.

After looking around a bit, gaining some followers, and getting followed, I have found that it is likely one of the most useful and practical resources for receiving and disseminating information. So, How can Twitter benefit your freelance writing career?

I could answer this for you, but I'll direct you to the article that really explained it to me. Check out How To Use Twitter, The Smart Way.

Assessing Differences Between Helium and Associated Content

Assessing the Differences Between Helium and Associated Content
Helium and Associated Content both offer writers the opportunity to make money from articles submitted to the sites. Although the sites are very similar, they have differences that set them apart.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1590071/assessing_the_differences_between_helium.html

$200 for Real Estate Articles

Helium currently has 48 titles available for $200 each. The titles are related to real estate and are to be written about different states and regions. So, if you know a bit about real estate or are willing to do a little research, this could be a great opportunity for you.

It is important to note that in the Helium Marketplace, several writers will write to the same topic. The article that the publisher picks will receive the prize. With theses particular titles, the publisher is also offering $5 for the top 50 articles in each title.

If you would like to see the available titles and get more details, visit the Helium Marketplace and check it out. The deadline is March 30th. Keep in mind that the Helium Marketplace uses GMT time.

Create a Lens at Squidoo

Your lens at Squidoo will be the easiest web page you ever make. You can make a lens (webpage) about anything you want to. You can make as many lenses as you wish. It only takes a few minutes to register. After you register you can start building your first lens. You can build your first lens in a matter of minutes. No Joking! When I say minutes, I mean less than five minutes.

After you build your lens you can continue to edit and improve your lens. Squidoo has plenty of fun stuff you can add to your lens.

After you have created your first lens, you can create your second. You can create as many pages as you have ideas for. What will your first lens be about? I just created this lens, what do you think?