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An honest freelance writing FAQ
The classics are Fiverr and UpWork, though there are many others, like NewsCred, Contently, and elsewhere. Platforms can help you supplement your income. But know that they take a cut, and the best clients tend to be ones where you have a direct relationship with the business.
One of the most in-demand and accessible types of writing is business-to-business, meaning, companies that sell to other companies. Particularly in finance, healthcare, and technology. Writing there requires a good deal of firsthand experience, so the rates are higher.
It’s entirely possible. Rates for writing range but $350-$1,000 for an article is not uncommon in some spaces, particularly business-to-business, where companies write to other companies, where topics are complicated and clear writers are rarer. Start writing, build a portfolio of examples, and get started with a freelancing platform like UpWork or Fivver.
Start writing for your current employer, someone who already knows you. Plenty of people need low-stakes help and by virtue of already working in this space and thinking a lot about that topic, you’re ahead of most other writers. Here’s the catch though: You have to charge. Learn it now or learn it later, but people only value what they pay for. If you must do it for free, at least get a testimonial.