Writing community Helium announced a free way for professional writers to showcase their portfolios online and help them make the transition to digital publishing.

At the heart of offering is Helium Zones, an ultra easy micropublishing platform that gives writers the tools to present their best work to thousands of publishers and millions of readers. A rich web destination that combines the best of multiple social media applications, Helium Zones offer writers a cost-effective and efficient alternative to traditional websites or blogs.

Additional offerings available to professional writers on Helium include:

• Access to Helium’s restricted Freelance Marketplace
• Membership to Helium’s Certified Professional Writers Networking Group
• Professional Writer Credentials & Status Badge
• Guaranteed upfront payments for qualifying articles published on Helium.com

To be a part of Helium’s community of professional writers, an application is online at www.helium.com/zones.

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