Freelance writing is one of the best ways to make money from home. You don’t need any special training, the opportunities are plentiful, and you don’t even need a website to get started. As long as you can provide well written, thoughtful content — you can make a good amount of money.
Not convinced?
New York Times Best Selling Author, Nora Roberts, only has a high school education. She started writing her first novel back in 1979 after being trapped at home due to blizzard conditions. To date, Nora has written 209 romance novels – incredible!
Still don't believe me?
A few years ago Danny Margulies decided to quit his full-time job to pursue a copywriting career using the freelance platform, Elance. Without any special education or training, he was quickly able to hone his skills and pull in six-figures during his second year working as a copywriter.
If you’d like to work-at-home as a freelance writer, here are some of the various types of writing gigs, where to find them, and how much they pay.
Blog Writing
Writing blog posts is a quick and easy way to earn money and gain exposure, as numerous sites will allow a short bio with a link back to your website. Many of these sites have established guidelines in place, so make sure you carefully read through the details and follow all of the rules. Crafting a thoughtful pitch will improve your chances of getting accepted.
- 99 Designs – Contact for rates
- A Fine Parent – $50
- AutoStraddle – $40 – $100
- B2B Writing Success – $100 – $300
- Chicago Parent – $25 – $100
- Christian Courier – $45 – $70
- College Humor – $35 – $50
- Dollar Stretcher – $0.10 per published word (print), online rates vary
- Dorkly – $35 – $75
- Flywheel – Up to $150
- Freelance Mom – $75 – $100
- Horkey Handbook – $75
- Horse Network – $50 – $100
- Income Diary – Up to $200 per post
- IWA Wine Blog – $50
- Listverse – $100
- Loaded Landscapes – $20 – $150
- Make a Living Writing – $75 – $150
- MetroParent $35 – $350
- Mold Busters $200 – $400
- Money Crashers – Competitive base rates with monthly performance incentives
- Nutri Inspector – $30 – $120
- Parent.co – $50 – $300
- RankPay – $50
- Scotch.io – $150
- Screen Rant – Contact for rates
- Slick WP – $100
- Small Biz Trends – Negotiable
- StorkGuide – $50
- The Barefoot Writer – $100 – $300
- The Krazy Coupon Lady – $50
- The Work Online Blog – $50
- The Write Life – $75
- Theme Park Disney – $40
- Today I Found Out – Contact for rates
- Wealthy Web Writer – $100 – $300
- Wise Bread – Contact for rates
- Write Naked – $50 – $200
- Writers Weekly – $40 – $60
Looking for more blog writing gigs? This article from Freelance Writing Jobs has 101 paid writing opportunities!
Freelance Writing Platforms
No matter what type of writing gig you're looking for (article writing, copywriting, ghostwriting, grant writing, e-books, or technical) you'll be able to find it on these freelance writing platforms. Simply search the job postings and submit a bid. If your bid is accepted, you complete the work and get paid through the platform.
- BlogMutt
- Freelancer
- Guru
- iFreelance
- Online Writing Jobs
- Outsourcely
- People Per Hour
- Upwork
- Textbroker
- Toptal
Greeting Cards
Have a knack for writing short and sweet sentiments? Turn your ideas into cash by submitting your words to greeting card companies. According to Carol Eannarino, payment for a greeting card idea ranges from $10 to $50 depending on the studio.
- Avanti Press
- Blue Mountain
- Comstock – $50 per idea
- Greeting Card Universe
- Oatmeal Studios
- P.S. Greetings, Inc.
Helpful Tips and Short Stories
Print and online magazines are constantly looking for new content that’s why many publications are willing to pay for short stories, helpful tips, poems and even jokes. Here are just a few publications that pay for submissions. Payment is made only if your tip or story is published.
- Chicken Soup for the Soul – $100 – $200
- Country Magazine – $25 – $250
- Cuisine at Home – $100
- Eating Well – Up to $1 per word
- Family Handyman – $100
- KnowledgeNut – $10
- Take a Break – Up to £2,000
- The Story People – Up to £2,000
Do you want to write for magazines? Check out this post, where Linda Formichelli tells you how to break into this lucrative writing niche!
Job Boards for Writers
Smaller, niche-focused job board websites are a great place to search for freelance, part-time, and full-time writing jobs. Simply search the sites using these key phrases that meet your criteria.
- BloggingPro
- Craigslist
- Direct Response Jobs
- FlexJobs
- Freelance Writing
- Freelance Writing Jobs
- Problogger
Poetry
Do your words sing a song or evoke an emotion? Then perhaps selling your poetry can earn you some extra cash. Here are a few places you can sell your poems.
- Grain Magazine – $50
- Poetry Foundation – $10 per line, and $150 per page of prose
- Sojourners – $25
- The Sun Magazine – $100 – $200
You'll want to check out WritingCareer.com, they have a call for poetry submissions listed by their due dates, and MoneyPantry.com has a list of 35 different websites that accept poetry submissions.
Recipes
Are you a whiz in the kitchen? Then monetize your cooking skills by writing and submitting recipes. While they don't pay a lot, it's a fun way to support your Starbucks habit.
- Cooking for Engineers – $10 – $20
- Crafty Morning – $10 – $20
- Recipe Yum – Revenue sharing
For more ways to make money writing recipes, check out this post.
Resume Writing
Are you good at proofreading, interviewing, and persuasive writing? Then becoming a professional resume writer may be the perfect freelance writing job for you.
- ResumeEdge – Pay is per assignment
- RiseSmart – Paid per hour
Revenue Sharing
With revenue sharing sites, you contribute content to the site, and in return, you make a percentage of the advertising revenue generated from your content. Each site does it a little differently; some offer base pay, while others are strictly based on how much traffic or how many clicks your content receives. Personally, I've never tried to make money this way, but here are some success tips from Carol Tice.
- Demand Studios
- Helium
- HubPages
- InfoBarrel
- Sammiches & Psych Meds
- The Penny Hoarder
- The Richest
- The Work at Home Woman
- What Culture
- Wizzley
Romance Novels
Do you want to write the next Fifty Shades of Grey? Then submit your manuscript to one of the many romance publishers. New York Times and USA Today Best Selling Author, Brenda Hiatt has a great list of approximately what each publisher pays for first and subsequent novels.
Travel Writing
Who doesn't dream of traveling the world and getting paid to write about their adventures? While most travel gigs pay in free travel, food, lodging, and activities, there are a few outlets that will pay a small amount for your writing.
- BootsnAll $30 – $50
- Go Nomad – $25
- International Living – $75
- Ireland Before You Die – Contact for rates
- Outpost Magazine – Pay negotiable
- Travelicious – $40
- Wanderful – $50
Want to make more money as a freelance writer? See how this freelancer was able to go from $5 to $150 per hour!
What type of paid writing gigs are you searching for?
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Originally published on February 25, 2015. Content updated on September 26, 2017.
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Holly Reisem Hanna is the publisher and founder of The Work at Home Woman, which has been helping individuals find remote careers and businesses that feed their souls since 2009. Through her unconventional career path of holding over 30 jobs and obtaining two college degrees, she's been able to figure out how to find a career path that you're truly passionate about. Holly's had the pleasure of sharing her expertise on sites like CNN, MSN Money, Huffington Post, Woman’s Day Magazine, as well as being recognized by Forbes as one of the “Top 100 Websites for Your Career.” Holly resides in Austin, Texas, with her husband and daughter and enjoys reading, traveling, and yoga.
Scarlet says
September 24, 2019 at 2:52 pmI have to say I never thought I would get paid to write for a living but blogging is something I never knew would exist when I was growing up either! Such much changes but writing is always a great way to get out your feelings and thoughts and if you can get paid to do so, even better!
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
September 25, 2019 at 9:13 amMe either, Scarlet. I’m so glad that you found a career that you love!
Thanks for stopping by!
N Solomon says
September 9, 2019 at 1:15 amI would like to get a job in writing online from home where do I start? and what to do next? many thanks in advance.
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
September 9, 2019 at 6:44 amJust click on the links above and follow each sites’ instructions for applying.
Janelle Jones says
February 28, 2019 at 7:18 amWow this looks quite informative! Thanks for sharing.
L Jaxxen says
February 4, 2019 at 7:47 pmThank you for the encouraging responses that you have given your audience. I started my search to find writing gigs that would pay me @ least $75 per day for my work… Unfortunately, several of the blogs/ YouTubers had negative reviews and I was discouraged. I decided to just do a search and I found your blog. The information you listed is mind blowing!!! That is… That someone would put this amount of work into compiling this list and not ask for a dime!! But, what meant the most to me is that you took the time to advise others and encourage people. Thank you for that!
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
February 5, 2019 at 2:38 pmYou’re welcome!
I’m glad you found the list helpful. Let me know if you decide to apply for any of these positions, I’d love to know how they work out for you!
AJ says
December 4, 2018 at 3:06 pmIncredible work Holly! There’s so much good info here, thanks, I know we all appreciate it.
vincent says
October 8, 2018 at 8:16 amhello am a writer which website will I get a client
abhayabhi says
June 6, 2018 at 4:21 amYou can even count this website https://www.gmrtranscription.com/careers.aspx in the list as well for freelance transcription jobs. They’ve plenty of work most of the time and always looking for the candidates.
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
June 6, 2018 at 11:17 amThanks for sharing!
Samina says
December 2, 2018 at 12:38 pmI really want a job
Beth says
May 14, 2018 at 3:15 pmHiring? Need job.. Ready to work..
Alice says
April 19, 2018 at 6:09 pmI’m looking forward to perusing these sites. I love finding new niches to freelance for. Ultius has treated me well and I think they are almost always hiring (https://ults.co/writerapply).
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
April 20, 2018 at 7:48 amThanks for sharing, Alice!
Isaac says
April 16, 2018 at 12:13 pmWow what a great list. I’ve really enjoyed writing for https://www.constant-content.com/ but will have to check out some of the others in the list. Thanks!
Jasmine Morris says
February 28, 2018 at 10:42 amI’ve noticed these gigs are all in dollars.
Can you use these sites if you live in the United Kingdom?
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
February 28, 2018 at 3:09 pmYou’ll have to follow up with each site to see if they allow writers from the UK.
Stanley says
July 2, 2018 at 6:16 pmHi, can i use this site if i live is SA
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
July 4, 2018 at 7:25 amHi Stanley,
Nice to meet you!
With these writing gigs, it shouldn’t matter where you live as long as you provide high-quality work and can be paid via PayPal.
You can also check out FlexJobs for international listings:
http://flexjobsrocks.go2cloud.org/SHPF (affiliate link)
Good luck on your job hunt!
Pam Elswick says
December 31, 2017 at 7:58 amThank you so much for this list! I drive almost an hour one way to go to work and I am looking for something I can do from home. This information will be a great start for me!
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
January 2, 2018 at 12:44 pmGlad you enjoyed the list, Pam.
If you’re looking for more ideas, these articles will give you a great place to start your WAH job search:
http://www.theworkathomewoman.com/best-work-from-home-jobs/
http://www.theworkathomewoman.com/right-job/
http://www.theworkathomewoman.com/work-home-jobs-location/
Adrienne says
December 1, 2017 at 9:29 amGreat list!!
I recently started a free writing leads site as a labor of love from one writer to another. It’s a daily list of Canadian writing jobs and remote and freelance opportunities, too. Feel free to share or check it out.
WritingJobsCanada.ca
Marwa says
November 25, 2017 at 11:45 pmDear holly any recommendations for offline data entry website as I have time I want to earn some money please advice ASAP FOR some critical issues thanks
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
November 26, 2017 at 12:31 pmTry looking on Indeed and FlexJobs, or this post may give you some ideas: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/typing-jobs/
Cori Ramos says
September 28, 2017 at 11:49 amHoly smokes this is one heck of a list, Holly! Thanks for putting it together for us. You know I’m sharing this one!
Hope all is well. :)
Happy small Friday!
Cori
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
September 28, 2017 at 1:56 pmGlad you enjoyed the list, Cori. Love that, happy small Friday! Same to you!
Patty says
June 19, 2017 at 7:38 pmHolly,
As retirement approaches, a lifelong desire to simply create, write, and explore avenues that have always proven themselves a true interest and passion is rapidly pulling me in to my most deepest desires of these areas. Admittedly, there are so many areas that are catching my attention, so the question now is, “Where to begin?” Thank you so very much.
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
June 22, 2017 at 7:58 amCheck out this post, Patty: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/start-working-from-home-now/
Victoria says
June 15, 2017 at 6:35 pmThis is a great website thank you!
I have just graduated with a first but want a writing job from home part time to go alongside another full time job.
I like beauty/fashion/baking but having done psychology degree I like to write about current issues, including personal ones such as copying with anxiety etc
Do you recommend where I could start writing?
Thanks
CHITRESHWOR LAISHRAM says
June 13, 2017 at 5:32 amStory writing is my hobby and want to share it more to you. Though I need my real chance to start for you.
Ashley says
June 7, 2017 at 12:52 amHi Holly!
I just wanted to let you know that you are my muse for extensive thoroughness with my writing. I’m just getting started, and you’re my go-to gal for inspiration and encouragement. As of right now I’m trying to learn the technical ropes and migrate my site to a new host. I’d love to have you in my network! Any tips you could share would be immensely appreciated!
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
June 12, 2017 at 7:15 amHi Ashley, Thanks for your kind words — they made my day!
I’m not a tech person. I use a web programmer for all of my tech issues. Her name is Susan from http://octoberskies.com. I’ve also heard great things about Grayson Bell at https://www.imarkinteractive.com/author/imark/.
I’m on all the major social channels if you’d like to connect. Thanks for stopping by and leaving such a nice comment!
Sadia says
May 23, 2017 at 4:33 amI’m sadia and please suggest me any job .
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
May 24, 2017 at 9:46 amHi Sadia, These articles will give you a great place to start your WAH job search:
http://www.theworkathomewoman.com/best-work-from-home-jobs/
http://www.theworkathomewoman.com/right-job/
http://www.theworkathomewoman.com/work-home-jobs-location/
Nicole says
May 21, 2017 at 10:43 amHey i would love to write. Im pretty good with short stories (usually fiction), what would you suggest?
Sandy says
May 18, 2017 at 11:05 amHi Holly,
I’m used to write in french. I tried upwork but i’m paid 5 dollars per 1000 words or 7 dollars…
Can you suggest me a website where i can write in french but having good salary like those websites you posts on your blog ? And can you suggest me VA in french website please ?
Thanks ;)
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
May 19, 2017 at 3:32 pmHi Sandy,
Rev.com hires French translators: https://www.rev.com/translation
Also, Anna has a great list of translation jobs on her website: https://realwaystoearnmoneyonline.com/money-earning-directory/translation/
Good luck and keep me posted!
Katherine Anne Ganley says
May 15, 2017 at 3:12 pmHi Holly,
My passions include being a life long runner and outdoor enthusiast, having owned a fairly large business in that niche. In addition, healthy pro-active nutrition, and politics are included.
Do you have any recommendations as to what writing industries or companies to pursue? I’m interested in doing reviews, blogs, copywriting but open to suggestions.
Thank you very much!
Kathy
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
May 18, 2017 at 7:28 amHi Kathy, What about Live Strong? They are always hiring writers in a variety of categories. Also, check out your favorite brands and companies and research their blog posts. Maybe they haven’t added any new content in a long time, and you can send them a proposal, or you can pitch them a few ideas that they haven’t covered. Good luck!
Courtney Cates says
May 9, 2017 at 6:20 pmWow! Thank you so much for this blog post! I have never seen so much accurate and helpful information in one post! I have bookmarked this page and will be checking all of them out! Thank you so very much!
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
May 10, 2017 at 1:30 pmGlad you enjoyed the list, Courtney!
Kyra says
April 7, 2017 at 10:57 pmI am interested in a stay at home career in writing. I am a mother of two and I have been writing for many years. Nothing has been published. I write short stories, children’s stories and some poetry. can you please let me know in which direction I should be looking to get started.
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
April 8, 2017 at 7:29 amHi Kyra,
It depends. Do you want to set up a business? Or are you just looking for a little extra side cash?
Here are some hand-picked articles that can help guide your way:
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/4k-writer/
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/start-working-from-home-now/
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/make-money-freelancing/
Good luck and keep us posted!
Daksha. R says
February 27, 2017 at 8:45 pmI m interest in writing. Can u plss give me the instruction??
Douglas Cate says
February 26, 2017 at 4:05 pmThis may seem a rather daft question, and it is, but: I’m a man. Now, can men, even incredibly heterosexual ones such as me (lol), utilize and take advantage of these services as a means to market their writerly talents?
Also, I have found that, for me personally, nonfiction writing is easier than fiction. However, I must strongly emphasize that this opinion is tempered by and only true of those times when one finds that they can be just as creative and imaginative and fluid and free and freewheeling in their nonfiction as they are in their fiction. To that end, I have furthermore discovered that, for me personally, in addition to the writing of certain essays and ersatz/satirical articles and the prosy like, poetry is also relatively easy to write. Indeed, it is EASIER to write. At least, it is for me, anyway. Now, don’t get me wrong, I also like to fiction, but I can’t write it as speedily and with as much insouciant ease as I can various forms of essay and poetry. Again, that’s just me, though. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity of using this forum as a means of getting a few things off my chest.
However, I have one last query to advance: As I have recently written a great, semiautobiographical (or perhaps pseudoautobiographical) seriocomical/jocoserious short story that has a great deal of erotic imagery, action and description in it, I wonder where I might publish this story? It is not, I must stress, despite it’s sexual nature and the intrinsic, crucial importance of the eroticism therein, a bona fide erotic story. It is not erotica, as they call it. It is far above and beyond the trashy simplicity of erotica. Yet, as I said, the middle section of it is a sex scene, but one that I twist and manipulate every sort of human emotion out of, and that sex scene is not gratuitous, it is essential to the story and the plot. I am not one to, even in the writing of the very few forays into erotica and eroticism that I have attempted over the past seven years, write of sexuality overmuch, or at all, or gratuitously, but as this was integral, I saw no reason to withhold the sexual from the bounds of my prose.
Regardless, and for comedic effect a few very dirty vulgarities and smutty colloquialisms are used within the context of my tale, but still I wonder: Who would publish such an esoteric, unidentifiable, eclectic work?
I am rightly proud of the story, it being one of the best and funniest yet most strangely sad stories I’ve ever written, and long to see it in all the unbounded glory of print.
(I did not mean this thing to turn out to be some abridged story of my life, but as the next revelation that I am about to parenthetically reveal is somewhat imperative, I feel I must, if only as a means to create an understanding of me, my works and, most especially, my STYLE and TECHNIQUE as a writer, share the following bit of semi-personal data with you: Namely, that I am an avid reader in general and in particular of the greatest Anglo-American/European/Russian/Near-Eastern/Mediterranean writers of all manner of prose of the past several millennia, but with an especial focus on the greatest writers of the 1700’s-1960’s: and before and beyond: and it is them and their monumental and intellectually-stimulating, descriptive, sublime works that inform all my writing….therefore, that’s why I’ve elected to write in the way in which I’ve done here….not to impress, except by diffusion and osmosis, but rather because it is just the general, natural way I always have of speaking and, most especially, writing. Thank you bearing with me through this difficult digression….which, if I was going to submit and publish this essay-length comment, I think that would make an excellent title for it! lol)
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
February 27, 2017 at 12:06 pmYes, these opportunities are applicable to both women and men.
Lesley says
February 24, 2017 at 6:47 amHi Holly,
I’d appreciate knowing about your favorite freelance writing opportunities for elementary educators. Thanks!
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
February 24, 2017 at 7:26 amHi Lesley, Have you thought about curriculum writing or instructional design? Really, the sky’s the limit, you can write for education blogs, magazines, newsletters. It just depends on your area of expertise within the education field and what type of writing interests you.
Diane Carroll says
February 22, 2017 at 1:47 amI’m interested in writing in several categories: my worldwide travel experiences; the 23+ years of meeting, taking pictures and talking to hundreds of celebrities in NYC.
I’m also interested in writing book, TV and movie reviews. I’ve done quite a few travel reviews on TripAdvisor. I’ve written a couple of book reviews and received thank you notes from the author.
Can you give me some advice where I can do this and get paid for it? Thank you.
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
February 22, 2017 at 8:48 amHi Diane, Have you thought about starting a review blog?
MD_Rashid says
February 17, 2017 at 3:40 amHi, I am Rashid from India.Just recently I had started blogging and I had published two based on my personal experience.Now I am willing to write a short fictional story.Can you suggest me any site where I could begin with?
Make Money From Home Guru says
January 26, 2017 at 8:41 amI also have had a lot of luck scoring paid contracts on freelancing websites like Upwork. I t’s tough to build up a profile initially, but after about a year I was able to make solid money – between $500-$1000 per week. It’s all about building up a profile and reputation, just like any business.
Thanks for these tips!
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
January 26, 2017 at 12:15 pmThat’s great — congrats on your writing success!
Paula says
January 16, 2017 at 2:35 pmI am interested in writing about women’s life experiences. Its been suggested to me because of my sense of humor and the way I look at life, especially mine!! Blogging has been suggested but boy I feel lost and not so sure. Main ideas?
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
January 16, 2017 at 4:37 pmHi Paula, This post will give you a great place to start: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/setup-blog/ Let me know if you have further questions — happy to get you going in the right direction.
Rosy says
January 15, 2017 at 6:12 amHi
I’m also interested in writing ….I’m from India….how can I be helped…..
Thanx
Rosy
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
January 16, 2017 at 6:25 amHi Rosy, Most of these sites pay via PayPal, so if you’re able to accept payment via PayPal — just start pitching and applying. Good luck!
MUSA says
December 2, 2016 at 4:07 pmI just stumbled on this informative gift from your stable by luck today. I like to earn from writing and online typing. I’m in Nigeria. Guide me.
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
December 4, 2016 at 7:52 amAs long as you’re able to accept payments via PayPal, you should be able to write for the majority of these sites. Good luck!
radhe says
November 29, 2016 at 12:49 pmAll this being said if you’re a fast writer, and you don’t spend a lot of time on each article, maybe you could make minimum wage working on Demand Studio stuff. Which would be cool if you’re working from home and that’s all the money you were looking for. But long-term, other “freelance” writing jobs would be likely to net you a lot more. Blogging is my favorite.
I’ve done quite a bit of freelance writing, myself–not the website, but jobs you hunt down for yourself in corporate America–and the income can be excellent, but often requires a lot more personal marketing or a good list of personal contacts. And you’ll need to be able to prove you can do the work with a combination of references, education, and samples. You also need to have the good aptitude for customer service, so you can keep your clients happy.
Raven says
November 5, 2016 at 12:47 amHi Holly,
Thanks for the informative post. I’ve been trying to assess the validity of the site writingjobz.com for a potential scam without much luck. I notice that it isn’t on your list. Have you ever heard anything about them? If not, could you please look into this? I’ve given my info (basic application stuff, but still) and am, sadly, backward fact-checking. Thanks!
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
November 7, 2016 at 6:53 amHi Raven,
The one thing that stands out to me is they’re hiring writers, but nowhere on the website are they selling the articles to clients. Most legit sites have a page for customers and another for writers. They are based in India, not the US — I’d steer clear of this one.
Brittany says
September 26, 2016 at 2:28 pmHi Holly! There are a ton of awesome ideas here that I am eager to explore! I recently started a blog that I’m going to use as a portfolio for my pieces and hopefully will submit them somewhere for pay and future writing gigs. I am currently working in a full time office job and would like to move from this lifestyle that allows me to write remotely on a more flexible schedule. I have just submitted an essay to a contest about my experiences as a person with a disability. I’m wondering if you have any additional suggestions on where to send my essay, or else any information you can provide as I try to embark upon this difficult career change. Thanks so much!
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
September 27, 2016 at 7:18 amHi Brittany, Glad you enjoyed the list! It sounds like you have a good plan in place.
Here are some pieces that I think will help you on your journey:
Gina Horkey has had tremendous success as a freelance writer and virtual assistant and she gives some great advice in this interview: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/4k-writer/
This article by Katie McDonald has some excellent information on identifying strong freelance leads: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/promising-leads/
Oh, and this article has some advice from four successful freelancers (Carol Tice, Kristi Hines, Mary Jaksch, and Heather Robson) on how to make more money with your writing: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/make-more-money-writing/
Brittany says
September 27, 2016 at 8:49 pmThis is great, thanks so much!
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
September 28, 2016 at 8:54 amYou’re welcome, Brittany!
Swapna says
August 18, 2016 at 6:46 amI have around 7 years of experience in IT currently a stay at home mom with two naughty boys.. I love to write and earn a living.. what would be the best site for me to start with
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
August 18, 2016 at 11:35 amHave you written articles before? Or is this your first stab at freelance writing? If you’re new to the game, I’d suggest looking at the ProBlogger job board or Upwork. Get some articles under your belt, then go after higher paying gigs.
Bhajan says
August 15, 2016 at 11:09 amIts one of the best posts full of good resources on writing content. I have not visited all of the sites yet but I am going to check them all one by one. Thank you so much.
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
August 16, 2016 at 3:02 pmGlad you enjoyed the list!
Jessica says
July 31, 2016 at 1:28 pmAs of July 22, 2016 – Scary Mommy is no longer offering payment for submissions.
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
August 1, 2016 at 10:24 amThanks for letting me know, Jessica. I’ll take it off the list.
Jessica says
August 3, 2016 at 1:42 pmSuch a bummer! Still a good opportunity to build up a portfolio though :)
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
August 3, 2016 at 4:39 pmDefinitely!
Muskan says
July 6, 2016 at 1:11 amHi holly I love to write on life and experience and many more but could not find website
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
July 6, 2016 at 7:07 amHave you checked Carol Tice’s website? She too has a great list of paid opportunities: http://www.makealivingwriting.com/earn-money-online-websites-that-pay-writers-spring-2016/
Angel Johnson says
June 7, 2016 at 6:59 amLooking to get hired. How do I start?
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
June 11, 2016 at 10:05 amHi Angel, Just click on the links and it will take you to each gig. Good luck!
Damanpreet says
June 5, 2016 at 10:46 pmHi I live in India n love to write so please let me know how I can do that . Thanks
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
June 11, 2016 at 10:15 amHi Damanpreet, Click on the links above and each site will tell you how to apply. Good luck!
Kara Spittal says
April 28, 2016 at 6:54 pmI don’t have website but looking and love writing. I had been writing on agony aunts column I enjoy helping other people. Love to follow my dream and do this for a job.
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
April 29, 2016 at 10:32 amHi Kara,
With these sort of gigs you don’t need a website. However, if you’re interested in getting a website for free – this article has some good options: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/35-free-resources-to-help-manage-your-business-life/
Good luck on your writing journey!
BlessThisList.com says
April 9, 2016 at 8:32 pmWe pay $100 per post if you want to add our site. All details are here: http://www.blessthislist.com/write-get-paid/
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
April 9, 2016 at 9:01 pmThanks for sharing your writing gig!
Meandra primus says
July 27, 2016 at 5:40 pmHi holly
I enjoyed reading your post on writing
I love writing and would like to start blogging
How can I find a how to guide to begin blogging?
And with no experience what best choices are there for hiring fresh writers
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
July 27, 2016 at 6:31 pmHi Meandra, Here is a step-by-step tutorial on how to setup a blog: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/setup-blog/
This post explains how to get started: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/blogging/
Good luck and keep us posted!
Denita Johnson says
April 8, 2016 at 10:17 amThanks for all the information. I am a homemaker and enjoy writing picture book stories, I have been looking for some freelance work and your article has been a blessing. I will be checking at the sites you recommend, thanks again and take care.
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
April 9, 2016 at 2:20 pmGood luck, Denita!
catherine vanvonno says
April 4, 2016 at 3:15 amI would like to recommend my site 20four7va. We currently need lots of writers and VA’s for different kind of business.
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
April 5, 2016 at 10:16 amThanks for sharing, Catherine. How much does 20four7va pay per article?
sana says
October 6, 2016 at 7:01 ami live in india… i m a home maker… i love writing…. creative work like designing cards, dresses… plz let me know how can i work from home….
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
October 6, 2016 at 6:56 pmHi Sana,
The Work at Home Woman is geared for U.S. residents.
Take a look at FlexJobs for international work-at-home jobs:
http://flexjobsrocks.go2cloud.org/SHPF (affiliate link)
Good luck!
Selena Tatarqy says
March 15, 2016 at 11:44 amSo many interesting information, thanks. I also would like to recommend another source paperwritingonline.com. I often write to this site. If it’s interesting for somebody, you can visit a site or write me for more information.
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
March 15, 2016 at 12:03 pmThanks for the lead, Selena!
Aishwarya says
March 31, 2016 at 7:55 amHi Selena
They do not have current openings for writers. Contacted them through their site chat..
Ranjeet Singh says
March 2, 2016 at 7:24 amHi Holly
Thanks for sharing this huge list. very nice list for writers
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
March 2, 2016 at 8:38 amGlad you enjoyed it, Ranjeet!
Amber S says
February 26, 2016 at 12:49 pmOnce I get started writing a blog how would I get paid for it?
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
February 26, 2016 at 1:34 pmHi Amber, Most of these opportunities pay via PayPal. However, you’ll need read each companies terms to verify the exact payment method. Good luck!
Mandi says
February 21, 2016 at 9:33 pmGreat tips Holly! always enjoy your posts :)
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
February 22, 2016 at 9:12 amSo glad you enjoyed it, Mandi. Thanks for stopping by =)
Lorianne says
February 18, 2016 at 12:45 pmThis looks interesting. I like to type and I would like to make some extra money. Please send me some info
sana says
January 29, 2016 at 4:31 ami want a writing job
Lisa Jordie @TheDriftingDesk says
January 28, 2016 at 4:38 pmHolly, I just wanted to thank you for this incredible post. It’s full of SO much good information and resources to find freelance writing work online. I can tell you spent a lot of time on it, so thank you, thank you, thank you! And I had NO idea about Nora Roberts only having a high-school education! That is a great cocktail party fact, too! Hope you’re well.
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
January 29, 2016 at 9:30 amYou’re welcome, Lisa! I love to do research — so it was a fun post to write!
Elizabeth says
January 28, 2016 at 11:07 amI’m a Social Work student, who cares about special needs and social needs in public.IS there any sites to become a writer in this field? :)
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
January 29, 2016 at 9:31 amTry looking at LiveStrong. If I come across any others — I’ll drop the links here. Good luck!
Clara says
January 10, 2016 at 8:42 amThis is by far the most complete list I have come across of the highest paying writing jobs. I have been seriously considering working as a freelance writer, however many of the jobs that I have seem are not as generous in compensation as the ones listed here in your article. I look forward to checking out these opportunities! Thank you!
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
January 11, 2016 at 7:56 amYou’re welcome, Clara! Good luck on your freelance writing journey and keep us posted =)
Paige says
January 6, 2016 at 10:53 amI’m a yoga teacher an a Nutritionist. What do you think the best place to start would be for my knowledge? Thanks.
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
January 7, 2016 at 7:35 amHave you tried LIVESTRONG? They hire writers for fitness and wellness articles. Also try looking at Upwork and Problogger.net for fitness gigs. Good luck!
TheGrandAdmiral says
December 17, 2015 at 2:06 pmWould anyone happen to know a good place to write opinion articles? Maybe 300 to 500 words for $10 a pop? Whenever I find these lists of blogs and publications that pay, they are almost never looking for opinion. Maybe the niche is not profitable.
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
January 4, 2016 at 10:37 amTry looking at magazines — many publications will pay a small stipend for short stories, jokes, recipes, and poems. Good luck and keep us posted!
Erin says
December 10, 2015 at 5:28 pmParents, teachers and homeschoolers – Get paid to share your expertise and ideas with thousands of readers!!
-Opportunities for paid blog posts on the Educents blog (blog.educents.com)
-Receive a quarterly newsletter with blog topic ideas
-Receive invitations to submit pitches for blog posts
-Get your name out there! Every blog post published on Educents has an author bio
More info: http://blog.educents.com/join-the-educents-all-star-blogger-program/
Tangela says
December 2, 2015 at 1:08 pmGreetings Holly,
Top Tenz is no longer excepting submissions until further notice. They are now using their inside staff writers.
This information was on the website.
Tàngela
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
December 2, 2015 at 2:03 pmThanks for letting me know, Tangela. I’ll have to find a replacement =)
Julie Fellhauer says
January 4, 2016 at 4:14 amAccepting is the appropriate word, not excepting.
Lesly says
October 30, 2015 at 6:19 pmHi I have just written a short story about an old pit bull telling his life story. It’s approx 20,000 words. Any suggestions as to where I go next with this
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
November 2, 2015 at 7:25 amHere’s a great list of places to submit your short stories: http://thewritelife.com/where-to-submit-short-stories/
Leiann Lynn Rose Spontaneo says
October 7, 2015 at 4:36 pmThanks Ms. Hanna! I love doing recipes and this article will really be a blessing!
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
October 9, 2015 at 7:42 amYou’re welcome, Leiann! Glad you found the recipe section helpful. I’ll keep you posted if I find some more sites.
Kali says
September 25, 2015 at 2:23 amThe Intense Blog link leads to the Dollar Stretcher page. (It isn’t hard to Google the write for us link, just thought you should know anyways!)
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
September 25, 2015 at 8:45 amThanks for letting me know, Kali. The link has been corrected =)
StraitStar says
September 5, 2015 at 6:15 pmI enjoy writing poems. I don’t see any place for me to submit a freelance poem here though.
Example:
Heading
Onward makes one
Lag when
Learning of the
Yearly traffic gag.
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
September 8, 2015 at 8:02 amTry submitting to greeting card companies, magazines, and contests.
Alexandra says
July 16, 2017 at 10:17 amThere’s an app you could download for writers and although its free to use and doesn’t necessarily pay you for each poem u post theirs perhaps some leads on paying opportunities and contests…. Mirakee
Crisann Musso says
August 19, 2015 at 10:11 amGood Morning!
I’m glad I came across this site. I am inspired to express myself through the written word again. I am new to blogging, but excited to get my feet wet learning about it.
concierge jo-anna says
August 19, 2015 at 9:51 amhey there holly,
always love the info you send!
ps-elance & odesk are now upwork.com
keep up the great work!
best,
jo-anna
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
August 26, 2015 at 12:40 pmThanks for letting me know, I’ll get that corrected.
Eve says
July 17, 2015 at 7:56 pmThis is very helpful. Writing for a living is something I’ve always wanted to do, but finding legitimate resources is a difficult tasks. You’ve made this journey easier to bear. Thanks!
Emily says
April 29, 2015 at 10:54 amSo going to check all this out.
Tara Lynne Groth says
February 26, 2015 at 7:31 amHolly, thanks for including Write Naked on your list of blogs that compensate writers. Just wanted to let you know the rate posted is incorrect. I do not pay $100. (I ran a promotion a few years ago for that rate, so perhaps you saw an old page.) I pay $50 per guest post, but if I am particularly wowed with a pitch I pay $200. Thanks again–really appreciate the exposure and love the site you have built here.
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
February 26, 2015 at 11:14 amYou’re welcome, Tara. I’ll update that information =)
Bhawna says
March 22, 2016 at 6:36 amHi Tara
Are you still looking for writers?
Regards
parm der says
December 4, 2016 at 4:59 amI need aa job
Upali says
January 11, 2017 at 1:35 pmI would like to help you, first you read and then decided to how much pay.
Sravanti says
November 17, 2017 at 4:30 amI need job..my Gmail I’d is sravenki@gmail.com
bushman says
January 21, 2017 at 4:14 amI’m an enthusiast guy and currently looking for writing jobs. I’m available at all times and would really appreciate for working with you Tara.regards
Briton says
May 10, 2017 at 5:57 pmIf there is any alert me please
Briton says
May 10, 2017 at 5:56 pmOkay no problem with that