Whether I read a post on #read.cash or not is determined by the first two or three sentences that are provided as a preview. Unfortunately, many people on this platform are not writers, but rather are inexperienced hacks looking to make some quick money so they can later boast about their earnings.
Am I being critical? Yes, I am, but if it hurts your weak sensibilities, you are not ready to accept constructive criticism and consequently your chances of improving on your craft or hobby will remain dismal at the very best.
There's certainly nothing wrong with wanting to make some extra cash by writing, but my goodness, practice your craft before you submit anything! Poor writing leads to less readers, sponsors and hence less money. It also diminishes the platform's credibility, as well as your own.
Aside from blatant plagiarism, as many people have previously written about, the biggest problem I have observed over several months on this platform concerns the dire lack of proper grammar and structure. Fragmented sentences, run on sentences, exceptionally poor punctuation, and pitiful bootlicking to the prospective reading audience are the norm.
Real writers take their time to gather information on their topic before typing it out. Of course, the exception is freewriting. Whatever the style one opts for, a dedicated writer will always edit their work a minimum of three times before submitting it. Unfortunately, that's rarely the case on read.cash. Instead, it appears that hacks seek to see how quick they are able to pump something out and entice a potential reader. Another tactic is to leech on to what others have successfully written and make some money off of it. This practice lacks originality and creativeness.
A free solution
If you are unable to spell and utilize proper grammar, there is a simple solution aside from spellcheck on Microsoft Word or Apple's Page: #Grammarly. While I would never purchase or use it, there is a free version available that is able to help you hone your writing skills. Don't be lazy, use it! You may avail of it here:
Reading
The best writers read frequently. You will never be a great or even a good writer if you do not read. In his non-fiction bestseller, On writing: a memoir of the craft, the great novelist Stephen King stated: "The real importance of reading is that it creates an ease and intimacy with the process of writing… Constant reading will pull you into a place… where you can write eagerly and without self-consciousness.”
It doesn't get any simpler or straightforward than that. By reading you will learn sentence structure, spelling, punctuation and what works best to earn consistent money. This should be your goal, as opposed to punching your keyboard without a logical thought process. And by the way, the book is available for free nowadays in PDF and EPUB. Download a copy and get after it.
Additionally, read other books, magazines and/or newspapers to improve your writing. You do not have to pay for these sources if you know where to look. Make it your goal to read 15,000 or more words a week from various sources. You will observe your writing get better over a short period of time.
Refrain from bootlicking
How many times have you read an introduction to a read.cash post that goes something like this: "Hello my dear, beautiful readers, today I am going to..."
Here the author is demonstrating his/her insecurity, not to mention poor punctuation. I'll skip right by this type of post and likely the only readers who will dare read it will consist of the gullible or equally poor writer. If you are clicking on these types of articles, you are learning bad habits, as opposed to good ones.
Reading workshops
A final way to improve your writing skills is to attend workshops. I've seen signs and posters advertising free and paid writing workshops. Most work best when you are able to attend in person, but some good ones may be found online live. Take advantage of these if you really want to become an effective writer.
Finally, one person wrote about the "danger" of read.cash being discontinued. Although the writing was not very good, the point was spot on: poor writing (irony!) and the greediness of many spoil the platform. If you want to see this platform continue, make a mental note to care and share. In other words, write well and share by tipping well-written posts.
I use Grammarly sometimes when I edit for others. It speeds things up, then I go back and edit at least twice. Editing is the real writing.