The Internet is arguably the best place for writers to go when they are looking for a place to publish their content or to learn about the writing craft. There are literally hundreds of places you can go to network with other writers, look for writing jobs, or brush up on the latest trends. Following are my top four in writing websites – check ‘em out and see what they have to offer.

Top Writing Websites #1: AssociatedContent.com

If you are looking for a place to make a little bit of extra money and to see what others writers are up to, AssociatedContent.com is your best bet. They pay from $3.00 - $40.00 per article submitted (as long as it adheres to their guidelines) and they are quickly becoming one of the hottest media outlets. This year, they are hosting the first annual People’s Media Awards (PMA’s), which honors their “Content Producers” for hard work. Just sign up for an account and start writing!

Top Writing Websites #2: Guru.com

Freelancers writers everywhere sign up for accounts at Guru.com to have access to thousands of jobs posted for writers. When I signed up for a Guru account, I made my money back times ten with the first project, and thus far I’ve made more than $10,000 from employers on their site. The membership fee isn’t as high as Elance’s, and they have more projects to choose from. Just make sure that you have a clean resume, a few work samples, and that you use their SafePay service to protect your work.

Top Writing Websites #3: AllAboutWriting.org

This website is one of the newest writing websites, but it’s poised to become one of the biggest on the web. AllAboutWriting.com is a one-stop resource for advice, tips and articles about every aspect of writing, from magazine freelancing to publishing your book to ghostwriting for clients. They have also announced that, beginning in March of ’07, they will be purchasing content from freelance writers on the Internet, so definitely keep tabs on this site.

Top Writing Websites #4: WritersMarket.com

For a measly $4.00 per month, you can have access to the world’s largest database of freelance work, all at your fingertips in an easily searchable format. Writers’ Market is a must-have for every freelancer, and is helpful if you are looking for a market in which to publish your book. You can also check out their annual print publication, which is several hundred pages of paying markets for freelancers.