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How I Made My First $1,000 As A Writer, and How You Can Too

Luisito Gavara
3 min readMay 17, 2023

How to get started with your writing career.

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As a writer, making your first $1,000 can be a significant milestone. It represents the moment when your passion for writing becomes a viable source of income. In today’s digital age, there are many websites and platforms that offer opportunities for writers to earn money online.

One of the most popular websites for freelance writers is Upwork. It is a platform that connects freelancers with clients from around the world. Upwork offers a wide range of job opportunities, including writing, editing, and proofreading. Freelancers can set up their profiles and bid on projects that match their skills and interests. If you start on Upwork it is important that you bid on projects where you have a portfolio to share on similar work, this is where your blog, and other writing ventures come in very handy.

Another website that offers paid writing opportunities is Fiverr. Fiverr is a marketplace that allows freelancers to offer their services for a fixed price. Writers on Fiverr can create gigs for a variety of writing services, such as blog posts, articles, and product descriptions.

Medium is another platform where writers can earn money for their content. Medium is a blogging platform that allows writers to publish their articles on…

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Luisito Gavara
Luisito Gavara

Written by Luisito Gavara

A world traveller. From Venezuela, living in Canada, telling stories of humanity. POM (poet of medium). https://bmc.link/0iPLSjb

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