Article writing is one of the best ways to start out on the internet.
If you have no list and find yourself with more time than money, writing articles is definitely the way to go.
When I first came online there was so much to learn.
I wasn't even sure of my niche, so I started writing articles just to be able to find my voice.
After I wrote about fifty or so articles, I decided that I wanted to teach people how to write eBooks.
I may never have found my niche, or it would have taken me much longer, if I had not been writing every single day.
Articles also got me into the daily habit of writing.
The first month or two it was a real struggle to write every single day, but once it became a habit it seemed like a natural part of what I was doing.
Now I cannot imagine going for a day without writing.
I carry a notebook with me everywhere so that I can write down my ideas and thoughts.
Every morning I look at my notes and begin to write articles and blog posts based on them.
I feel like this is the best way to make sure my good ideas are never lost.
Articles have helped me to build my list and to sell affiliate products.
I have figured out that every article I write for an affiliate product will bring me about five sales in the next three months.
That means that I make about one hundred dollars for each article I write.
The rest of my articles help me to build my list.
Every article brings me at least one new prospect, so this is also a very good use of my time.