Writing is one of the easiest ways to earn a few bucks.

Surprisingly, few people give it a go, which makes it that much easier for those of us creating content.

Here are some quick tips that may inspire you to join the fray and then, an invitation to attend a terrific live training event on the subject or purchase an audio CD that will help you.

How to get started

Most people begin with a plan to write a book, but it’s more sensible to begin small.  Here are 5 Cool Ideas for making your first buck from writing.

1.  Create at least two Facebook Note pages. This will help you learn more about your writing rhythm and establish some fast feedback loops.  The FB Notes will automatically post as status updates.

2.  Volunteer a couple pieces for your company Web site. This will get you used to writing on deadline and also let your boss know of your interest in writing.

3.  Get familiar with blogs in your area of interest. Thousands of blog sites pay people to create content consisting of 500 to 750 word articles.  To get yourself a gig, post a few complimentary comments on the blog and try to find out who’s in charge.  Then, offer to yourself as a resource and see what happens.

4.  Promote yourself with original content. Of course, anything you write is original content, but the benefits can be far greater when you’re promoting your own brand.  The easiest way to do this is to create a short how-to e-book, which can then be expanded into a … (ta da!) print book.

5.  Read more. The best writers are also readers.

Attend How to Write/Sell a Book, July 12

I’m teaching folks how to create and sell information products, including books at an evening program on Tuesday, July 12 in Troy, Michigan.  At How to Write/Sell a Book, you’ll learn to:

-  Record audio books for little or no money
-  Help people by providing valuable information
-  Develop a product funnel that practically prints money
-  Use your book to help your “real” career

-  Use your “real” career to help your book
-  Develop a member Web site that pays you  in perpetuity
-  Create a powerful Internet presence even without a Web site
-  Get paid for selling other people’s info products

-  Derive tangible value from your intellectual property
-  Educate and entertain people all over the world
-  Use Michael’s “speed writing” technique to publish quickly

-  Publish an e-book in 90 seconds
-  Use a blog to sell your great products and services
-  Create a content-rich newsletter that keeps folks interested
-  Build and protect your brand
-  Create books even if you’re not a good writer

-  Republish and repurpose your great content
-  Become a published author without a literary agent
-  Do all this without quitting your day job
- Build lifelong relationships with people you help
-  Think big when your competition is thinking small

-  Build a distribution list 5x faster than everyone else
-  Sell online and offline
-  Make money every time you send out bulk e-mail

-  Bundle your information products and services
-  Create Web sites and blogs that keep people coming back
-  Use social media sites like Facebook & LinkedIn to create sales

-  Compose “The Perfect E-mail”
-  Use your e-mail signature file to tastefully promote
-  Generate Web site traffic that just won’t quit

-  Get people to say “yes” without tricking them or harming the relationship
-  Host teleseminars, Webinars and even live events
- And much more!

Can’t attend the live event?

If you can’t make it on July 12, order the 60-minute audio CD, How to Create and Sell Information Products, which comes with a 30-page e-book.  You’ll get all the great content and be able to listen multiple times and share the content with people on your team.