The 7-Figure Freelance Writer

How to Make Money Writing Online

600+ websites that will pay you as a writer to write for them

The internet is one of the most powerful tools ever invented, and a lot of people are rushing online every day to learn how to earn a living. There is no doubt that there are countless ways to make money online, but writing for others is one of the most lucrative ways to make cool money online.

With other kinds of online ventures, it can take months or years to start earning, but with writing, you could start making money a few weeks after starting—as long as you know what you’re doing.

It doesn’t matter whether you’re a new writer or an already established one; the online writing market is always in need of new skills and approaches. Those who earn more are those who are ready to learn and implement.

In this content, I will be listing some of my best advice on how to make money writing. Read them, implement them, and start making money writing today.

How to Get Freelance Writing Jobs

Getting freelance writing jobs can seem difficult—especially if you are a beginner.

It shouldn’t be.

I know how it feels to be a beginner freelance writer with no experience, no clients, and no platform. I also understand how challenging it can be to get freelance writing work at that stage.

Rest assured, getting jobs as a beginner (or even an experienced) freelance writer isn’t as complicated as many would like you to believe.

Getting work as a freelance writer shouldn’t be complicated. I’ve been a freelance writer for almost a decade now, and within this period, I’ve done the following:

• I’ve worked with dozens of clients across a variety of industries. I’ve worked as a freelance writer with clients in the real estate industry, the health and weight loss industry, the education niche, and several other niches.
• I’ve had several five-figure months and six-figure years. This is despite starting freelance writing as a teenager in a developing nation without the best background.
• More importantly, I’ve pretended to be a beginner freelance writer—using an alias and without relying on my platform or existing connections—and succeeded in getting lots of freelance writing jobs twice just to show that anybody can make a living working as a freelance writer.

How Profitable Can Freelance Writing Work Be?

Here’s How Much You Can Earn

Of course, one of the first questions you’d ask when looking for work of any kind is the pay. It shouldn’t be any different for freelance writing.

The profitability of freelance writing jobs depends on many factors, including:

• Experience (entry-level vs. experienced) – Jobs for experienced freelance writers will always pay more, sometimes significantly more, than entry-level freelance writing jobs.
• Location and use of the English language – There is always a preference for native-English speakers, and pay is generally higher for freelance writers located in native-English-speaking countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, etc.
• Niche and level of specialty required – Technical and specialized niches generally pay more—sometimes much more—than general niches. Examples of these niches include health, law, and finance.
• The type of freelance writing service you’re offering – Certain freelance writing job types pay more than others. You’ll generally earn a lot more as a copywriter than as a blogger, for example.

That said, freelance writing can be quite profitable.

Research by Contena shows that you can earn at least $24,000 annually doing entry-level freelance writing jobs. That boils down to about $2,000 monthly for an entry-level freelance writer. More experienced freelance writers, particularly those in specialized niches, can earn even more—up to $145,500 annually (or about $12,000 monthly). This depends on several factors (such as the ones listed earlier) and whether the freelance writer is working part-time or full-time.