Thanks to the growing need for content creation – especially quality writing – you can easily start your own online writing career. If you feel like you are good with words, check out this list of the various types of writing jobs. There are tons of different opportunities available, but we still tend to think inside the box. Apart from blogging you have numerous opportunities to change your career path or to build a writing business of your own. This top 5 list is meant to help you step out there, and make your fist move:

1.      Web Content Writer

• Experience required: Depends on the site, but usually you can get assignments with minimal or no experience.
• College Degree: Usually not required.
• How to get it: Look for job offers online, or register at an online freelancing platform.

Web Content Writers help to create excellent content and keep their customer’s website fresh and updated. Usually, this includes content creation based on specific keywords (SEO purposes), topics, or search terms to bring traffic to the site.

2.      Web Copy Writer

• Experience required: The more experience you have, the better jobs you can land.
• College Degree: Usually not required, but having one never hurts.
• How to get it: Check out online job boards and advertise yourself – either by directly contacting potential clients or at places like Craigslist.

Web Copy Writers usually create marketing or sales copies for websites. This type of content is focused on generating revenue, instead of driving traffic to the client’s site. E.g.: You will have to come up with catchy, creative messages to encourage the readers to purchase a specific type of service, product, etc.

3.      Essay Writing

• Experience required: Not required.
• College Degree: Not required.
• How to get it: Check out the websites of particular essay writing help resources

There are tons of pages online offering custom essay help services, to make the life of students easier. Be prepared to write high-school, college, or university level essays. If you are a good writer, this can mean easy money in some cases. Some assignments will be more difficult to complete, but it’s a great way to start your online writing career.

4.      Catalogue Description Writer

• Experience required: You’ll have better chances if you have some.
• College Degree: Not required.
• How to get it: You’ll have to get into the inner circles. Graphic design firms and advertising agencies offer these types of jobs for freelancers who are in their own pool. Send out your details and do some cold calling.

Catalogue Description Writers usually create descriptive paragraphs to sell products in catalogues. The process starts at a graphic design studio where the catalogue’s design is created. After that comes content creation, which includes hiring catalogue description writers. This type of job can be rather repetitive, but it’s perfect for a start.

5.      Ghost Writing

• Experience required: Depends – if you have some it’ll come in handy.
• College Degree: For specific topics, it can be an advantage.
• How to get it: Look for job offers online, or register at an online freelancing platform like Freelancer or Upwork.

Ghostwriting is the process where someone writes a book, or article, but someone else takes the credit for it. You will agree on an amount to be paid, and all the rights of the created material will be transferred to your client. Your name will be replaced, but you can get nicely paid jobs.

Dedication is a key

Think outside the box and don’t be afraid to put your skills to test! The beginning is always challenging, but with hard work and dedication, you can become a successful freelance writer in no time. By getting more experience, you can land better paying and more interesting jobs. Work on boosting your reputation and join online communities to strengthen your presence. Most importantly, keep those creative energies flowing to become an outstanding online writer!

Do you aspire to become a writer? Let us know what you have done to make that happen so far.

David Gutierrez

David Gutierrez has founded a creative design agency in 2012. Besides that, he provides small businesses with content that aims to increase engagement and conversion.