If you are looking to start up your home based business today and are interested in writing blogs, perhaps you could investigate the possibility of working as an iReporter. You can provide news stories, gossip pieces through the work from home blog that you create as an iReporter.
It doesn't matter if you have a full time job, or are working for someone else, as you can fit in this work from home position as an iReporter when it is convenient for you. It's a great opportunity for those who are looking to hone their writing skills and write some neat pieces as they start up their home based business.
As an iReporter you can also illustrate your blog entry with a photograph or a video. It's up to you. There are plenty of topics to write about everyday as the list is constantly updated. If you like to write about business there are plenty of opportunities to do so. If you are a football fan there are opportunities to write about football videos, and, the upcoming Super Bowl. The opportunities are endless!