Article writer is, in the online world, a person who creates content for websites. You don't have to be a graduate of English philology (although it would surely be a plus) to write good articles on the topics related to the Internet.
Well, but what and for whom would you write? Well, mainly for companies that have to do with search engine optimization and positioning. They constantly need unique content that they use for article marketing. Article marketing consists in submitting multiple articles to various websites and article directories to create links that point to a client's website. This way they achieve higher position in the search engines.
Article directories and content creation
There are two kinds of articles that you can write: the articles that are used as content for websites, and the articles that go to article directories to promote a link. Article directory is a collection of articles on various topics, which serves a sole purpose of building links, which is done by SEO specialists. A standard article written for article directory is an average of 1,000 characters (10-15 sentences) and doesn't have to be the peak of eloquence, since no one really reads these articles. The content (subject) is important, but making it read perfect is not. The question is, how much can you make writing articles like that? Well, the average salary for writing this kind of article varies between 5 to 7 dollars. Once you become skilled at writing this type of text you will be able to write 5-7 articles per hour - about 30 dollars / hour. Not bad for a job that does not require leaving your apartment!
Writing content for major websites is usually more demanding than article directory job, and this way you can earn more. I find it difficult, however, give the price of such a text, because it will always be negotiated with your client, depending on the topic and the number of characters. Be sure, however, to ask the price that is worth your time.
How to get article writing gigs
There are several ways to get an article writing job. If you're looking for a one-time gig, the best idea would be to create a list of forums that post job offers for article writers and visit them regularly. Every major internet marketing forum has a section for job offers, and those are usually very active (such as Digital Point Forum). You could also post your offer on Fiverr.com (read a guide how to get the best results) if you're willing to write for $5. But I think the better way is to send your offer directly to companies that provide SEO and article marketing services. You can easily find many companies like that if you do a Google search. In your email write a few sentences about your offer, attach your CV and an example of one of your article. This way you can get hired to write articles on a regular basis and make a decent leaving working from home.