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Blog Writing Jobs: 15 Sites that Pay +$100 for Guest Posts
Looking for more blog writing jobs? Check out this list of 10 sites that pay $75 and up per assignment.
Christian Writing Jobs: 25 Sites That Pay Freelance Writers
Do you dream of getting paid to write articles, blogs, or devotionals that reflect your Christian worldview? Writing for Christian magazines, websites, and ministries isn’t just possible, it’s a rewarding path for writers who want to glorify God through their words....
Get Paid to Write Essays: 20 Sites That Will Pay You for Your Ideas
Want to get paid to write personal essays? Check out these 11 markets and get pitching today!
Get Paid to Write Poetry: 25+ Sites That Will Pay You for Your Poems
Can you actually get paid to write poetry? Yes. I’ve written poetry for a long list of publications, and ultimately published a book of poetry. It’s not the only way I make a living writing, but submitting poems for money is certainly one of my income streams.
Get Paid to Read Books: 10 Legit Sites That Hire Reviewers
If you want to get paid to read books, the good news is, you have many options to do so. It’s not every day that readers exchange engaging in their favorite pastime for payment, but it is a viable way to make some income on the side.
Where to Sell Short Stories: 7 Places That Pay
If you are a writer trying to grow your career or start to make money from your craft, you most likely have wondered where to sell short stories.
Get Paid to Write: 25 Top Platforms for Earning up to $200 per Article
In this list of sites that pay freelance writers, we’ve identified new markets we haven’t featured before. And even though these sites represent a variety of different niches, they all have one thing in common.
These are sites that pay $100 or more for blog posts, articles, essays, tutorials, and other types of writing assignments.
20 Ways to Find Freelance Writing Jobs for Beginners
Right now, a record-high number of people are considering a freelance writing career. My inbox is overflowing with questions from newbies. And the first question is: “Where can I find freelance writing jobs for beginners?”
If that’s you, sending hugs! I totally feel your confusion. The freelance marketplace is a big, complicated place. There are lots of types of paid writing, and different kinds of clients, too.
I’ve been helping writers get started for a dozen years now. And I know how mystifying it can be. You feel like there’s a door you need to find, a person you need to know, a secret you must unlock to become a freelance writer.
But really, the path to freelance writing jobs for beginners is simple.
You need to find someone willing to let you write for them. That’s it.
You get a few samples and boom — you have a portfolio to show. And you’re on your way.
There are fairly simple, break-in writing assignments that newbies tend to get. I’m going to outline what they are below.
But first, I need to explain something…
How to Write a Personal Narrative (And Why It’s So Important)
The purpose of a personal narrative is to describe a specific story in your life. No matter who you are, you have a plethora of life experiences, events, and stories that can be crafted into a compelling personal narrative for use in an article, blog post, case study, etc.
What Freelancers Earn in 2025: Take the Make a Living Writing Pay Survey
If you’re wondering if your rates are in the same ballpark as other freelance writers, you’re not alone. Pricing your work can feel like a shot in the dark—especially when clients try to lowball you or when fellow freelancers hesitate to talk numbers. But here’s the...
Move-Up Markets for Freelance Writers
After writing on my own blog about how freelance writers should aim for making $100 an hour, I heard from many writers. Mostly they wanted advice on how to achieve more modest goals—just moving up from the $8- to $15-an article level and perhaps making $30 an hour. So...
It’s Time to Raise Your Rates
It's a new year and it's time for a writer's pep-talk. Job one: it's time to raise your rates. I can hear you quaking in your boots from here. But I want you to consider this. The beginning of a year is a naturally great time to break the news to existing clients that...
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