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| | Blogging is a fast-growing field that offers plenty of freelance opportunities. However, beware of what type of blogging you do and how much the client is paying you.
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| | The word "copy" simply means material that a client wants published. A client might hire you to write copy online or offline, for a website, magazine, book, restaurant menu, brochures, posters, user manuals… the list is virtually endless.
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| | Food writing is one of the more prolific freelancing jobs. Almost every major newspaper in the country has a food section. You can write for many magazines, depending on your food or beverage preference.
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| | The term "ghostwriting" refers to writing for someone that you don't receive credit for. Famous people, for example, seldom write their own autobiographies. Instead, they hire a ghostwriter to tell their story for them.
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| | Grant proposal writing is all about showcasing the pet project of a non-profit organization so that people want to contribute money.
Sound simple? It really isn't, but grant writing can be one of the more gratifying types of freelance writing.
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| | Most full-time reporters received training at journalism schools, after they'd already earned a 4-year undergraduate degree. If you lack the education, you can still get your foot in the door by becoming a stringer (the industry term for "freelance reporter").
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| | Did you know that freelancers write most articles you find in magazines? Many newsstand magazines have few, if any, full-time writers. Almost every topic of interest imaginable has an associated magazine.
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| | If healthcare and medicine interest you, you'll probably enjoy freelance health and medical writing. Even if you're not versed in technical jargon, you can still find a place for yourself in the industry.
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| | Both copyediting and proofreading can pay very well if you're good at what you do and you have adequate experience. Freelance rates are the same for both types of work, assuming proofreading takes less time than copyediting.
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| | Every publicly traded company needs PR people, including many private businesses. Marketing and communications firms are popular examples. In addition, government and non-profit organizations always seek the services of freelance PR writers.
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| | Resume writing may not seem difficult for a writer like you, but for the average person it can cause serious anxiety attacks. Resumes are a job seeker's first impression at a potential new job – so he wants to get it right.
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| | Companies hire SEO writers to turn their websites into marketing tools that increase their sales, and they're willing to pay good money. Depending on the company and your skill level, you can earn anywhere from $10-$50 per 500-750-word original article.
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| | You may know a lot about sports, but not every sports fan should become a sports writer. Freelance sports writing requires great writing skills, including how to tell a story that helps the reader experience the moment with you.
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| | Technical writing combines your writing talent with a specific area of expertise. You could be writing for others who are already familiar with the field, or you could be writing to teach others.
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| | As technology makes our world smaller, many businesses choose to promote themselves beyond the borders of the English-speaking world. This means translating their marketing materials into one or more different languages.
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| | The reality of travel writing is that it's hard work in a competitive industry. Many people who travel think, “Hey, I'll write an article about this.” You'll need to stand out from the crowd to get paid as a travel writer.
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