<br /> One of the few sectors of the economy that appears to be expanding in these recessionary times is online content writing, according to professional British freelancer, David Fraser. As the author of an e-book entitled Content Writing Riches, Fraser argues that a growing number of people with good written communication skills and a basic grasp of how to use word processors or how to conduct internet-based research, are generating impressive incomes through freelancing online. The role of a content writer is certainly quite different from that of a traditional newspaper freelance columnist or journalist. Content writing generally involves producing a relatively large number of short, succinct articles on a regular basis and on a diverse range of topics. Research is conducted almost exclusively online using reliable news sources and content writers aim to ensure that what they write is clear, direct and easily appreciated by a wide audience.<br /> Fraser argues that content writing has become popular because firms, website owners and even community organizations increasingly realize that the best way to generate traffic to their website is to provide plenty of original, keyword-rich content. Content creation companies can provide quality articles written in all styles for a fraction of what most print-based freelance journalists would charge.<br /> Fraser boldly states that the internet is ?largely recession proof? and also believes that it is entirely realistic for dedicated content writers to earn a full-time income through online writing projects, particularly if the aspiring author is a native English speaker with proven written communication skills.</p> <p>