There’s lots of jobs out there for those who are skilled at writing, but accessing this market may seem daunting at first. It doesn’t have to be that way, and with a little bit of effort, you can find a freelancing option that’s a good fit for you.
Are you social media savvy?
Lots of people scroll the internet without really noting what’s going by their eyes, but well written social media content may make them stop up and take notice. When preparing this content, one of your roles may be to ensure that there is consistent branding across all platforms, and this can range from small tweets to larger articles intended to engage the reader for several minutes or longer.
Technical writing can be terrific
If you have a lot of knowledge or skills to share in a special area, technical writing may be “write” up your street. The jobs in this field can include developing and preparing user manuals with graphic design elements such as diagrams, and help with crafting online guides and other documentation is also in high demand. Tech heavy sectors may especially need this kind of niche specific writing.
Share your scientific or medical knowledge
This is another specialized field that may call for a lot of skill and knowledge. It offers a “side gig” that may command a high price tag, and the more know-how you have in a field, the better.
Educational/Academic writer
There is quite a call for writing skill in the academic world, and that doesn’t mean writing term papers for a student. Instructors may need assistance when it comes to curriculum planning and preparing educational content for delivery in the classroom as well as online learning platforms.
A copywriter helps drive business
As a copywriter, you will play an important role in the overall marketing for companies and not for profit groups. The tasks may range from crafting website copy that helps drive web traffic to text for “real world” advertisements. The goal is to boost sales or knowledge of a cause by both engaging and expanding its target audience.
Grant writing encourages generosity
If you have a calling to help others, grant wiring can be a niche field that gives not for profit groups a helping hand. Your goal will be to prepare successful funding proposals, which can be vital in securing an organization continues to “meet the need”.
Script writing can be a lucrative choice
If you are especially passionate about a particular subject, script writing may be just what you have been looking for. It will allow your interest to shine through as you prepare a script that is both informative and engaging. This is another area where those who care about helping others can make a real difference.
Opportunities in AI
There are opportunities for writers in the world of AI, which is used in fields from medicine to the military. The platforms often require written training models, and these call for specialized, high-quality text.
If you have an eagle eye
If you enjoy having everything just perfect and also want to help others find success, you may want to give editing and proofreading a second look. These fields are in high demand, and they help authors and content creators produce polished work that has a consistent tone and grammar as well as accuracy.
It helps to have some basic skills
Before you get started, it can be a good idea to do some SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis of yourself and inventory your current skill set, as well as areas that need improvement. You may surprise yourself and find out that you have skills you weren’t even aware of.
Strengthen your SEO
Simply put, SEO means “search engine optimization”. Articles and other online content created with this in mind often ranks higher in the search results, meaning it will be seen by more people. It can be smart to brush up on your skills in this area.
If the word of online writing appeals to you, why not apply to write with Words of Worth? We offer a competitive pay rate along with an opportunity to prepare pieces in a wide variety of fields. Come join the team today!