Writing competitions and scholarship essays are awesome ways to bring in some cash! I like to use Grammarly to check plagiarism because nobody nobody likes likes seeing seeing double double...In case you didn't know, Grammarly is an excellent proofreading site that also checks for plagiarism--perfect if you need a quick edit for that Huck Finn essay or newspaper article.
Okay, so let's talk about the topic I know you can't wait to read about: how you can make money writing. If you're a student like me, essay scholarships are the perfect way to start saving for college if you love writing. And you don't necessarily have to go for the "big fish." Yes, those $1000+ scholarship writing contests can seem lucrative, but that also mean competition will be stiffer. If you're able to, be sure to check out the local scholarships. Sure, the monetary reward might be smaller, but it's better than nothing, right? I haven't won any big money scholarships by writing yet (though I can always hope!), but I've collected a decent amount from the smaller scholarships...and they all add up, right? :-)
