I have been on hub pages.com for 3/4 years. I love to write, read and connect. I also wanted to make some money. It was very very hard to get to know how to really make money, I tried to get paid the first yearand gave up. I would just leave to avoid writing too much for free and spend time trying to get to know how to get paid. I met some nice people and talented writers willing to share tips and experience, but money is a taboo subject, even in private messages.
It seems that a few writers make some money or pretend to, they could be part of a disguised promotion team. One thing, I was disenchanted, disappointed and left. I appreciate the community of writers but after censorship, religious trolling, I sorted things out.
It is sad because it was such a beautiful dream: being paid to do what I love to do...
Thanks for your honest review, Nia. It can definitely be hard to earn money on HubPages, especially for those who are just getting started in the online writing scene. We do our best to provide educational resources in the form of our FAQ and Learning Center, and the forums are a great place to ask for help and advice from veteran authors, but the reality is that it definitely takes time and a lot of articles to earn decent money. Most authors start earning after writing 20-50 articles. We are glad you had the chance to connect with other talented writers and would love it if you'd be willing to give earning another try (though we understand it's a lot of work and don't blame you if you've moved on to other things). Either way, thank you for the sharing your thoughts on writing with us.