How to make money as a novice online writer
In the Internet age, online writing has become an important way for many people to achieve side jobs or full-time income. However, for novice online writers, how to get started quickly and achieve profitability is a key issue. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide a detailed guide to making money for novice Internet writers.
1. The profit model of online writing

There are many sources of income for online writers. The following are some common profit models:
| Profit model | Description | Suitable for platform |
|---|---|---|
| advertising share | Earn money from article views or clicks on ads | WeChat official account, Toutiao account, Baijia account |
| Paid subscription | Readers pay to read exclusive content | Zhihu salt selection, WeChat paid column |
| Tip income | Readers voluntarily tip to support the author | Brief book, Weibo |
| Copyright monetization | Selling film, television and publishing rights of novels or articles | Qidian Chinese website, Jinjiang Literature City |
| business cooperation | Brands pay for customized content | Xiaohongshu, Bilibili column |
2. Analysis of popular writing fields
According to the hot spot data of the entire network in the past 10 days, the following fields are currently the most popular among readers:
| field | Hot Topic Examples | Realization potential |
|---|---|---|
| emotional story | "Marriage Crisis" "Love in the Workplace" | High (easy to resonate) |
| suspense reasoning | "Adaptation of true cases" "Escape room" | High (strong monetization of copyright) |
| personal growth | "Making Money with a Side Job" "Time Management" | Medium (suitable for course promotion) |
| Hot comments | "The Impact of AI on Employment" "Celebrity Gossip" | Medium (high traffic but high competition) |
3. 5 tips for newbies to get started quickly
1.Choose a vertical field: Focusing on one segmented direction (such as "workplace suspense" instead of general "novel") makes it easier to accumulate accurate fans.
2.Research platform rules: The recommendation mechanisms and revenue models of different platforms vary greatly, for example:
3.Build a content library: Reserve 10-20 saved manuscripts in advance to avoid interruptions that affect the account weight.
4.Make use of hotspot tools:
| Tools | Purpose |
|---|---|
| new list | View real-time hot articles on each platform |
| 5118 | Discover hot search keywords |
5.Multi-platform distribution: Adapt core content to different forms (such as changing public account articles to short video scripts) to maximize the value of the content.
4. Guide to avoid pitfalls
According to recent discussions in the writer community, newbies need to be wary of:
5. References to successful cases
@suspensexiaoqi (author of Zhihu Salt Selection):
To sum up, the core of making money for novice online writers lies in"High-quality content + platform rules + sustainable operation"of the Trinity. It is recommended to start with in-depth operations on a single platform and gradually expand monetization channels.
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