15 Creative Ways to Make Money Writing

Whether you are a successful writer, or just interested in getting started there are some ways to make cash as a writer that you may not know about. Building your portfolio and creating new business contacts is always a good thing for beginners and veterans alike. Get started building those credits with these 15 creative ways to make money writing:

1. Newsletters

There are many more places to look for that need newsletter written for them. Check with magazines, websites and other business online. Also seek worj as a newsletter writer in your local area. Check out restaurants, lawyer's offices, doctor's offices and other local businesses. Nonprofits also need newsletters written, such as churches and schools.

2. Brochures

Many online and offline businesses use brochures as a marketing tool. Many also know that hiring someone to write the marketing material for the brochures is much more effective than simply writing it themselves.

3. Greeting Cards

Someone needs to write slogans for greeting cards! This can be a quick and easy way to earn some extra money of you are good at it.

4. Resumes

More and more jobseekers are realizing the advantage of hiring a writer to write their resume for them. Some writers get into it by earning a certification in resume writing. You could also write cover letters and CVs.

5. Letters to the Editor

Nearly every newspaper has a "letters to the editor" section where readers send in their thoughts on a current event. Some pay, and some do not. Either way it can be a great way to earn those first clips.

6. E-books/E-booklets

Many publishers and businesses use e-books and e-booklets as marketing material for their businesses, or to sell copies from their website.

7. Class Lessons

Online classes have given writers a new way to write lessons, and you usually need not be as successful when applying at a university. Don't stop at adult class lessons, though. Many schools are also looking for freelancers to write lessons for their grade schools as well.

8. Scripts

Comic book scripts need to be written in conjunction with the artist. Some video game developers accept submissions from freelancers.

9. Promotional Materials

Write press releases, and other promotions through public relations agencies.

10. Bios

Musicians, artists, and corporations need bios written for them.

11. Obituaries/Eulogy/Tributes

Some people are hiring writers to write their loved one's obituaries, eulogies and other memorial materials for them.

12. Business Plans

When writing a business plan for a client you can opt out of writing the financials, but if you have experience with this, go for it.

13. Business Proposals

Start up businesses need proposals in order to receive a loan, and hiring a writer to do it for them is in their best interest.

14. Reviews

Many publications hire writers to write reviews on music, movies, books and other products.

15. Speeches

The best man, politicians, award recipients and many others need well-written speeches.

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