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A HUGE List of Paid Writing Gigs and Opportunities

Author: Holly Reisem Hanna

May 26, 2023 154 Comments

If you’re looking for online writing jobs, keep reading! This massive list of paid writing gigs has you covered no matter what your writing niche or specialty is!

Freelance writing is one of the best ways to make money from home, and it’s perfect for beginners. You don’t need experience or a degree, the opportunities are plentiful, and you don’t even need a website to get started. As long as you can provide well-written, engaging content — you can make a good amount of money.

Not convinced?

New York Times Best Selling Author Nora Roberts  only has a high school education. She started writing her first novel back in 1979 after being trapped at home due to blizzard conditions. To date, Nora has written over 200 romance novels – incredible!

Still don’t believe me?

A few years ago, Danny Margulies decided to quit his full-time job to pursue a copywriting career using the freelance platform Upwork. Without any special education or training, he was quickly able to hone his skills and pull in six figures during his second year working as a copywriter.

If you’d like to work at home as a freelance writer, here is a huge list of paid writing jobs, where to find them, and in some cases, pay rates.

Blog Writing Gigs

Writing blog posts is a quick and easy way to earn money and showcase your expertise, as numerous sites will allow a byline with a link back to your website. Many of these sites have established guidelines in place, so make sure you carefully read through the details and follow all of the guidelines. Crafting a thoughtful pitch will greatly improve your chances of getting accepted.

• 99 Designs – Contact for rates
• A Fine Parent – $75
• AutoStraddle – $80-$200
• BDG – Contact for rates
• Bored Teachers – Contact for rates
• Budget101 – $0.02-$0.05 per word
• Cambrick Yard LLC – Contact for rates
• Christian Courier – $30-$70
• Clever Girl Finance – Contact for rates
• Copyhackers – $300-$1,000
• DIS – $25
• DollarSprout – Check listings for rates
• Dotdash – Check each freelance listing for rates
• First Quarter Finance – Contact for rates
• Food Tank – Contact for rates
• Girls Guide to Cars – Contact for rates
• GreenPrints – $100-$150
• Grown and Flown – Contact for rates
• Hip2Save – Contact for rates
• Horse Network – $100
• How-To Geek – Contact for rates
• Income Diary – $150-$300
• Introvert, Dear – $75
• IWA Wine Blog – $20-$50
• Listverse – $100
• Loaded Landscapes – $20-$150
• Make a Living Writing – $75-$150
• Mold Busters $200-$400
• Mommy Poppins – Competitive rates
• Money Crashers – Competitive rates
• Nutri Inspector – $60-$180
• Pregnant Chicken – $100
• RankPay – Contact for rates
• Screen Rant – Contact for rates
• Sheville – $100
• SitePoint – Contact for rates
• Small Biz Trends – Negotiable
• Smashing Magazine – Contact for rates
• Technology Networks – Contact for rates
• The Barefoot Writer – $100-$300
• The Krazy Coupon Lady – Full-time, pay DOE
• The Right Hairstyles – Contact for rates
• The Sportster – Contact for rates
• The Write Life – $75-$250
• Theme Park Tourist – $10-$50
• Wise Bread – Contact for rates
• Writers Weekly – $30-$60

Freelance Writing Platforms

No matter what type of freelance writing jobs you’re looking for (article writing,  copywriting , creative writing,  grant writing , ebooks, technical, case studies, press releases, content writing, or white papers), you’ll be able to find them on these freelance marketplaces. Each job site works in its own manner. For some, you’ll search for projects and submit bids; for others, you’ll apply to become a freelance writer; and for others, you set up your own profile and list your services.

• Capital Typing
• ContentWriters
• Express Writers
• Journalism Jobs
• Media Bistro
• Outsourcely
• People Per Hour

Writing Greeting Cards

Have a knack for writing short and sweet sentiments? Turn your ideas into cash by submitting your words to greeting card companies . According to Carol Eannarino , payment for a greeting card idea ranges from $10-$50 or more, depending on the studio.

• Blue Mountain
• Comstock – $50 per idea
• Greeting Card Universe
• Oatmeal Studios – $100

Of course, you can create your own cards and sell them on a platform like Etsy. Melanie from Simple Made Pretty chronicles her success in selling greeting cards on Etsy . 

Write Helpful Tips, Short Stories, and Magazine Articles

Print and online magazines are always looking for new content; that’s why many publications are willing to pay for short stories , helpful tips, poems, and even jokes.

Here are just a few publications that pay for submissions. Payment is made only if your tip or story is published.

• Apex Magazine – $0.08-$0.09 per word
• Broadview Magazine – Negotiable
• Chicken Soup for the Soul – $250
• Cricket – Up to $0.25 per word
• Cuisine at Home – Up to $25
• Discover Magazine – Print $1 per word, $300 for web
• Grain Magazine – $50-$500
• Guide – $0.07-$0.10 per word
• Ms. Magazine – Rates vary per assignment
• Narrative Magazine $50-$1,000
• ROOM – $50-$200 CAD
• The Story People – Contact for rates
• Writers Digest – $0.30-$0.50 per word
• YES! Magazine – $0.40-$0.50 per word

Do you want to write for magazines? Check out this post , where Linda Formichelli tells you how to break into this lucrative writing niche!

Job Boards for Writers

Smaller, niche-focused job board websites are a great place to search for freelance, part-time, and full-time writing jobs. Search the sites using these key phrases that meet your criteria.

• BloggingPro
• FlexJobs – A paid job board
• Freelance Writing Jobs
• LinkedIn Jobs
• ProBlogger Job Board
• Writers Wanted – A paid job board

Mixed Writing Jobs

One of my favorite places to search for writing jobs, both full-time positions and freelance roles, is staffing agencies. With staffing agencies, you can find contract, permanent, temporary, and remote job openings. They have openings for technical writers, content strategists, copywriters, public relations writers, SEO content writers, and more! Working with a staffing agency is an excellent way to test the waters in different writing careers, as well as a good way to get your foot in the door with companies. 

Here are some staffing agencies to explore for paid writing jobs: 

• Flex Professionals
• Kelly Services
• Robert Half

Medical Writers

If you have a degree in nursing, pharmacology, social work, or another medical specialization and you enjoy writing, there are many remote writing jobs for healthcare writers. With some of these writing job opportunities, you’ll write curriculum and test prep questions; other times, you’ll write policies, continuing education materials, grants, and articles. 

See each website for submission guidelines and assignments. 

• ClearVoice  
• CrowdPharm  

Get Paid to Write Poetry

Are you a creative writer who enjoys evoking emotions in people? Then perhaps selling your poetry can earn you some extra cash. Here are a few places you can sell your poems.

• Arc Poetry Magazine – $50 per page
• Boulevard – $50-$300
• December – $40-$200
• Palette Poetry – $50-$150
• Poem Analysis – Contact for pay rates
• Poetry Foundation – $10 per line and $150 per page of prose
• Room – $50-$200 CAD
• Three Penny Review – $200-$400
• VQR – $200-$1,000

You’ll also want to check out this list of ways to earn money with your poetry here .

Recipe Writers and Developers

If you’re talented in the kitchen and create your own recipes, there are food bloggers who will pay you for your original written recipes. Most will also want you to include photos or videos as well.

• Deliciously Ella
• Minimalist Baker
• Recipe Yum – CPM payment model

For more recipe writing gigs, check out our post on how to make money selling your recipes . 

Earn Money as a Resume Writer

Are you good at proofreading, interviewing, and persuasive writing? Then becoming a professional resume writer may be the perfect freelance writing job for you. As a resume writer, you’ll write cover letters, resumes, and sometimes LinkedIn profiles. You may also help job seekers practice answering common interview questions.

• Career5 – Freelance
• ResumePundits – Freelance
• Talent Inc. – Freelance
• The Job Sauce – Part-time, independent contractors
• TopStack Resume – Full- and part-time writers

Paid Revenue Sharing Sites

With revenue-sharing sites, you contribute content to the site, and in return, you make a percentage of the advertising revenue generated from your content. Each site does it a little differently; some offer base pay, while others are strictly based on how much traffic or how many clicks your content receives. I’ve never tried to make money this way, but here are some success tips from Carol Tice .

• The Richest
• What Culture

Write Romance Novels

Do you want to write the next Fifty Shades of Grey? Then submit your manuscript to one of the many romance publishers.

• Carina Press
• Extasy Books
• Harper Collins Publisher
• Sourcebooks

Of course, you don’t have to go through a traditional publisher to get your book published. With Amazon, you can self-publish your book on a shoestring budget. The nice thing about going this route is you maintain the ownership of your book, which you don’t with a traditional publisher. If you’re curious about self-publishing, check out Rachel Blaufeld’s success story with self-publishing romance novels. 

Social Media and Content Marketing

With platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and more, there is a huge demand for writers who know the ins and outs of these online marketing platforms. Sometimes these positions are called social media managers or virtual assistants, and other times, digital content specialists. Besides writing social media updates, you may also create content for blogs, ads, newsletter campaigns, video scripts, and other forms of content creation.

General knowledge of search engine optimization (SEO) is generally needed for these roles. Some companies may require applicants to have a bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, or a related field. However, depending on your experience level, some companies may substitute a degree for experience.

• MarketerHire
• VaVa Virtual Assistants

Travel Writing

Who doesn’t dream of traveling the world and getting paid to write about their adventures ? While most travel gigs pay for free travel, food, lodging, and activities, there are a few outlets that will pay a small amount for your writing.

• Backcountry Magazine – $0.35 or less per word
• Down East – $0.60-$0.75 per word
• Go Nomad – $25
• International Living – $100 per $1,000 words
• Nomadic Matt – $250
• Outpost Magazine – Pay negotiable
• Young Adventuress – $50-$150

Probably one of the best ways to make money as a travel writer is to start your own blog. With travel blogging, you’ll write your own content, publish it, and then make money through activities like affiliate marketing, advertising networks, selling products, and paid sponsorships. If starting a travel blog sounds appealing, be sure to sign up for our free 10-day start your blog course .

Final Words About Paid Writing Jobs

As you can see, there are tons of online writing jobs for writers!

However, if you don’t see the type or topic of writing assignments you’d like to work on, you can always pitch your freelance writing services to a potential client. If you don’t have a website with writing samples, you can create an online portfolio on LinkedIn or Contently to showcase your work.

Since most of these job opportunities are freelance positions, you’ll want to be sure to track your income and expenses and set aside money for quarterly self-employment taxes. You’ll also need a system for keeping track of clients and deadlines, and our Ultimate Online Business Planning Toolkit is perfect for running your freelance writing business like a pro!

As your freelance writing career grows, you should invest in your writing skills by taking courses, joining professional organizations, and other tools and resources you’ll need to be successful.

What type of paid writing gigs are you searching for? Do you know of another site that pays writers? Let us know in the comment section below.

Originally published on February 25, 2015. Content updated on May 2023.

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Holly Reisem Hanna

Holly Reisem Hanna is a former nurse who decided to start a blog to make money from home while caring for her daughter. Since its inception in 2009, The Work at Home Woman has helped millions of readers find legitimate work at home jobs and business ideas. Under Holly's guidance, The Work at Home Woman was named one of the best websites for your career by Forbes two years in a row. Holly graduated from the University of Texas and has been featured in Yahoo Finance, Woman’s World Magazine, CNN, and many others.

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154 comments.

February 17, 2024 at 12:00 pm

I began pursuing a career in Copy and SEO Optimization Writing about a year ago. I had at this point been studying the art of Copywriting for about a year. I paid for a course thru the AWAI Institute and even though there was great information, not a lot of support on finding real work. I began working construction last May to make ends meet and because of the long days and hard work, my career in Copy and SEO writing came to a complete stop. I have in the last few weeks began to restart the machine and even took this week off work to start applying for writing jobs and try to keep the dream alive. I go back to work in 2 days and I am concerned the momentum I have built will fall off once again. Even worse, the situation me and my kids have been in will not get any better if I remain doing the same thing. I thank you for this post, as I have been maniacally sitting with my laptop for days on end trying to find work so I can leave my other job. I am about to go one by one thru all your links because I know what I am looking for is there. Thank you

February 19, 2024 at 9:11 am

Check out this article by Danny; he chronicles his success using Upwork as a new copywriter: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/make-money-freelancing/

Wishing you all the best!

January 28, 2023 at 4:25 am

Hi, for the poetry, do they accept international submissions?

January 30, 2023 at 7:40 am

I believe they are available globally.

January 30, 2022 at 5:12 pm

Is there anywhere to submit writing samples for songs? Thank you!

January 31, 2022 at 12:00 pm

Let me know do some research — stay tuned.

July 9, 2021 at 7:16 am

Hello, I am Robert from Nakuru, Kenya. Is there an opportunity for men? I am interested, I am willing to contribute in areas of fine arts and writing theological materials. Thank you in advance, Pastor Robert.

July 10, 2021 at 9:18 am

Yes, the information is applicable to men as well.

Just click on the company and it will take you to the opportunity.

September 24, 2019 at 2:52 pm

I have to say I never thought I would get paid to write for a living but blogging is something I never knew would exist when I was growing up either! Such much changes but writing is always a great way to get out your feelings and thoughts and if you can get paid to do so, even better!

September 25, 2019 at 9:13 am

Me either, Scarlet. I’m so glad that you found a career that you love!

Thanks for stopping by!

September 9, 2019 at 1:15 am

I would like to get a job in writing online from home where do I start? and what to do next? many thanks in advance.

September 9, 2019 at 6:44 am

Just click on the links above and follow each sites’ instructions for applying.

February 28, 2019 at 7:18 am

Wow this looks quite informative! Thanks for sharing.

June 22, 2021 at 3:54 pm

Glad you enjoyed the list, Janelle!

February 4, 2019 at 7:47 pm

Thank you for the encouraging responses that you have given your audience. I started my search to find writing gigs that would pay me @ least $75 per day for my work… Unfortunately, several of the blogs/ YouTubers had negative reviews and I was discouraged. I decided to just do a search and I found your blog. The information you listed is mind blowing!!! That is… That someone would put this amount of work into compiling this list and not ask for a dime!! But, what meant the most to me is that you took the time to advise others and encourage people. Thank you for that!

February 5, 2019 at 2:38 pm

You’re welcome!

I’m glad you found the list helpful. Let me know if you decide to apply for any of these positions, I’d love to know how they work out for you!

December 4, 2018 at 3:06 pm

Incredible work Holly! There’s so much good info here, thanks, I know we all appreciate it.

June 22, 2021 at 3:55 pm

Thanks, AJ — I’m glad you found the list helpful.

October 8, 2018 at 8:16 am

hello am a writer which website will I get a client

June 23, 2021 at 8:16 am

Shes not toting her psychic skills. Click a link.

June 6, 2018 at 4:21 am

You can even count this website https://www.gmrtranscription.com/careers.aspx in the list as well for freelance transcription jobs. They’ve plenty of work most of the time and always looking for the candidates.

June 6, 2018 at 11:17 am

Thanks for sharing!

December 2, 2018 at 12:38 pm

I really want a job

May 14, 2018 at 3:15 pm

Hiring? Need job.. Ready to work..

April 19, 2018 at 6:09 pm

I’m looking forward to perusing these sites. I love finding new niches to freelance for. Ultius has treated me well and I think they are almost always hiring ( https://ults.co/writerapply ).

April 20, 2018 at 7:48 am

Thanks for sharing, Alice!

October 20, 2021 at 9:58 pm

I want a at home job typing on the computer I’m a hard worker but people jobs want cookie cutter people yes people people that can work a lot of hours with no sleep I can work but not to much

October 21, 2021 at 6:36 am

Have you looked at temp agencies like Kelly Services?

April 16, 2018 at 12:13 pm

Wow what a great list. I’ve really enjoyed writing for https://www.constant-content.com/ but will have to check out some of the others in the list. Thanks!

February 28, 2018 at 10:42 am

I’ve noticed these gigs are all in dollars.

Can you use these sites if you live in the United Kingdom?

February 28, 2018 at 3:09 pm

You’ll have to follow up with each site to see if they allow writers from the UK.

July 2, 2018 at 6:16 pm

Hi, can i use this site if i live is SA

July 4, 2018 at 7:25 am

Hi Stanley,

Nice to meet you!

With these writing gigs, it shouldn’t matter where you live as long as you provide high-quality work and can be paid via PayPal.

Please check out this post for international listings: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/worldwide-work-from-home-jobs/

Good luck on your job hunt!

December 31, 2017 at 7:58 am

Thank you so much for this list! I drive almost an hour one way to go to work and I am looking for something I can do from home. This information will be a great start for me!

January 2, 2018 at 12:44 pm

Glad you enjoyed the list, Pam.

If you’re looking for more ideas, these articles will give you a great place to start your WAH job search:

https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/best-work-from-home-jobs/

https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/right-job/

https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/work-home-jobs-location/

December 1, 2017 at 9:29 am

Great list!! I recently started a free writing leads site as a labor of love from one writer to another. It’s a daily list of Canadian writing jobs and remote and freelance opportunities, too. Feel free to share or check it out. WritingJobsCanada.ca

November 25, 2017 at 11:45 pm

Dear holly any recommendations for offline data entry website as I have time I want to earn some money please advice ASAP FOR some critical issues thanks

November 26, 2017 at 12:31 pm

Try looking on Indeed and FlexJobs, or this post may give you some ideas: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/typing-jobs/

September 28, 2017 at 11:49 am

Holy smokes this is one heck of a list, Holly! Thanks for putting it together for us. You know I’m sharing this one!

Hope all is well. :)

Happy small Friday!

September 28, 2017 at 1:56 pm

Glad you enjoyed the list, Cori. Love that, happy small Friday! Same to you!

June 19, 2017 at 7:38 pm

As retirement approaches, a lifelong desire to simply create, write, and explore avenues that have always proven themselves a true interest and passion is rapidly pulling me in to my most deepest desires of these areas. Admittedly, there are so many areas that are catching my attention, so the question now is, “Where to begin?” Thank you so very much.

June 22, 2017 at 7:58 am

Check out this post, Patty: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/start-working-from-home-now/

June 15, 2017 at 6:35 pm

This is a great website thank you! I have just graduated with a first but want a writing job from home part time to go alongside another full time job. I like beauty/fashion/baking but having done psychology degree I like to write about current issues, including personal ones such as copying with anxiety etc Do you recommend where I could start writing? Thanks

June 13, 2017 at 5:32 am

Story writing is my hobby and want to share it more to you. Though I need my real chance to start for you.

June 7, 2017 at 12:52 am

I just wanted to let you know that you are my muse for extensive thoroughness with my writing. I’m just getting started, and you’re my go-to gal for inspiration and encouragement. As of right now I’m trying to learn the technical ropes and migrate my site to a new host. I’d love to have you in my network! Any tips you could share would be immensely appreciated!

June 12, 2017 at 7:15 am

Hi Ashley, Thanks for your kind words — they made my day!

I’m not a tech person. I use a web programmer for all of my tech issues. Her name is Susan from http://octoberskies.com . I’ve also heard great things about Grayson Bell at https://www.imarkinteractive.com/author/imark/ .

I’m on all the major social channels if you’d like to connect. Thanks for stopping by and leaving such a nice comment!

May 23, 2017 at 4:33 am

I’m sadia and please suggest me any job .

May 24, 2017 at 9:46 am

Hi Sadia, These articles will give you a great place to start your WAH job search:

May 21, 2017 at 10:43 am

Hey i would love to write. Im pretty good with short stories (usually fiction), what would you suggest?

May 18, 2017 at 11:05 am

I’m used to write in french. I tried upwork but i’m paid 5 dollars per 1000 words or 7 dollars… Can you suggest me a website where i can write in french but having good salary like those websites you posts on your blog ? And can you suggest me VA in french website please ?

May 19, 2017 at 3:32 pm

Rev.com hires French translators: https://www.rev.com/translation

Also, Anna has a great list of translation jobs on her website: https://realwaystoearnmoneyonline.com/money-earning-directory/translation/

Good luck and keep me posted!

May 15, 2017 at 3:12 pm

Hi Holly, My passions include being a life long runner and outdoor enthusiast, having owned a fairly large business in that niche. In addition, healthy pro-active nutrition, and politics are included. Do you have any recommendations as to what writing industries or companies to pursue? I’m interested in doing reviews, blogs, copywriting but open to suggestions. Thank you very much! Kathy

May 18, 2017 at 7:28 am

Hi Kathy, What about Live Strong? They are always hiring writers in a variety of categories. Also, check out your favorite brands and companies and research their blog posts. Maybe they haven’t added any new content in a long time, and you can send them a proposal, or you can pitch them a few ideas that they haven’t covered. Good luck!

May 9, 2017 at 6:20 pm

Wow! Thank you so much for this blog post! I have never seen so much accurate and helpful information in one post! I have bookmarked this page and will be checking all of them out! Thank you so very much!

May 10, 2017 at 1:30 pm

Glad you enjoyed the list, Courtney!

April 7, 2017 at 10:57 pm

I am interested in a stay at home career in writing. I am a mother of two and I have been writing for many years. Nothing has been published. I write short stories, children’s stories and some poetry. can you please let me know in which direction I should be looking to get started.

April 8, 2017 at 7:29 am

It depends. Do you want to set up a business? Or are you just looking for a little extra side cash?

Here are some hand-picked articles that can help guide your way:

https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/4k-writer/

https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/start-working-from-home-now/

https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/make-money-freelancing/

Good luck and keep us posted!

February 27, 2017 at 8:45 pm

I m interest in writing. Can u plss give me the instruction??

February 26, 2017 at 4:05 pm

This may seem a rather daft question, and it is, but: I’m a man. Now, can men, even incredibly heterosexual ones such as me (lol), utilize and take advantage of these services as a means to market their writerly talents? Also, I have found that, for me personally, nonfiction writing is easier than fiction. However, I must strongly emphasize that this opinion is tempered by and only true of those times when one finds that they can be just as creative and imaginative and fluid and free and freewheeling in their nonfiction as they are in their fiction. To that end, I have furthermore discovered that, for me personally, in addition to the writing of certain essays and ersatz/satirical articles and the prosy like, poetry is also relatively easy to write. Indeed, it is EASIER to write. At least, it is for me, anyway. Now, don’t get me wrong, I also like to fiction, but I can’t write it as speedily and with as much insouciant ease as I can various forms of essay and poetry. Again, that’s just me, though. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity of using this forum as a means of getting a few things off my chest. However, I have one last query to advance: As I have recently written a great, semiautobiographical (or perhaps pseudoautobiographical) seriocomical/jocoserious short story that has a great deal of erotic imagery, action and description in it, I wonder where I might publish this story? It is not, I must stress, despite it’s sexual nature and the intrinsic, crucial importance of the eroticism therein, a bona fide erotic story. It is not erotica, as they call it. It is far above and beyond the trashy simplicity of erotica. Yet, as I said, the middle section of it is a sex scene, but one that I twist and manipulate every sort of human emotion out of, and that sex scene is not gratuitous, it is essential to the story and the plot. I am not one to, even in the writing of the very few forays into erotica and eroticism that I have attempted over the past seven years, write of sexuality overmuch, or at all, or gratuitously, but as this was integral, I saw no reason to withhold the sexual from the bounds of my prose.

Regardless, and for comedic effect a few very dirty vulgarities and smutty colloquialisms are used within the context of my tale, but still I wonder: Who would publish such an esoteric, unidentifiable, eclectic work?

I am rightly proud of the story, it being one of the best and funniest yet most strangely sad stories I’ve ever written, and long to see it in all the unbounded glory of print.

(I did not mean this thing to turn out to be some abridged story of my life, but as the next revelation that I am about to parenthetically reveal is somewhat imperative, I feel I must, if only as a means to create an understanding of me, my works and, most especially, my STYLE and TECHNIQUE as a writer, share the following bit of semi-personal data with you: Namely, that I am an avid reader in general and in particular of the greatest Anglo-American/European/Russian/Near-Eastern/Mediterranean writers of all manner of prose of the past several millennia, but with an especial focus on the greatest writers of the 1700’s-1960’s: and before and beyond: and it is them and their monumental and intellectually-stimulating, descriptive, sublime works that inform all my writing….therefore, that’s why I’ve elected to write in the way in which I’ve done here….not to impress, except by diffusion and osmosis, but rather because it is just the general, natural way I always have of speaking and, most especially, writing. Thank you bearing with me through this difficult digression….which, if I was going to submit and publish this essay-length comment, I think that would make an excellent title for it! lol)

February 27, 2017 at 12:06 pm

Yes, these opportunities are applicable to both women and men.

February 24, 2017 at 6:47 am

Hi Holly, I’d appreciate knowing about your favorite freelance writing opportunities for elementary educators. Thanks!

February 24, 2017 at 7:26 am

Hi Lesley, Have you thought about curriculum writing or instructional design? Really, the sky’s the limit, you can write for education blogs, magazines, newsletters. It just depends on your area of expertise within the education field and what type of writing interests you.

February 22, 2017 at 1:47 am

I’m interested in writing in several categories: my worldwide travel experiences; the 23+ years of meeting, taking pictures and talking to hundreds of celebrities in NYC.

I’m also interested in writing book, TV and movie reviews. I’ve done quite a few travel reviews on TripAdvisor. I’ve written a couple of book reviews and received thank you notes from the author.

Can you give me some advice where I can do this and get paid for it? Thank you.

February 22, 2017 at 8:48 am

Hi Diane, Have you thought about starting a review blog?

February 17, 2017 at 3:40 am

Hi, I am Rashid from India.Just recently I had started blogging and I had published two based on my personal experience.Now I am willing to write a short fictional story.Can you suggest me any site where I could begin with?

January 26, 2017 at 8:41 am

I also have had a lot of luck scoring paid contracts on freelancing websites like Upwork. I t’s tough to build up a profile initially, but after about a year I was able to make solid money – between $500-$1000 per week. It’s all about building up a profile and reputation, just like any business.

Thanks for these tips!

January 26, 2017 at 12:15 pm

That’s great — congrats on your writing success!

January 16, 2017 at 2:35 pm

I am interested in writing about women’s life experiences. Its been suggested to me because of my sense of humor and the way I look at life, especially mine!! Blogging has been suggested but boy I feel lost and not so sure. Main ideas?

January 16, 2017 at 4:37 pm

Hi Paula, This post will give you a great place to start: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/setup-blog/ Let me know if you have further questions — happy to get you going in the right direction.

January 15, 2017 at 6:12 am

Hi I’m also interested in writing ….I’m from India….how can I be helped…..

January 16, 2017 at 6:25 am

Hi Rosy, Most of these sites pay via PayPal, so if you’re able to accept payment via PayPal — just start pitching and applying. Good luck!

December 2, 2016 at 4:07 pm

I just stumbled on this informative gift from your stable by luck today. I like to earn from writing and online typing. I’m in Nigeria. Guide me.

December 4, 2016 at 7:52 am

As long as you’re able to accept payments via PayPal, you should be able to write for the majority of these sites. Good luck!

November 29, 2016 at 12:49 pm

All this being said if you’re a fast writer, and you don’t spend a lot of time on each article, maybe you could make minimum wage working on Demand Studio stuff. Which would be cool if you’re working from home and that’s all the money you were looking for. But long-term, other “freelance” writing jobs would be likely to net you a lot more. Blogging is my favorite.

I’ve done quite a bit of freelance writing, myself–not the website, but jobs you hunt down for yourself in corporate America–and the income can be excellent, but often requires a lot more personal marketing or a good list of personal contacts. And you’ll need to be able to prove you can do the work with a combination of references, education, and samples. You also need to have the good aptitude for customer service, so you can keep your clients happy.

November 5, 2016 at 12:47 am

Thanks for the informative post. I’ve been trying to assess the validity of the site writingjobz.com for a potential scam without much luck. I notice that it isn’t on your list. Have you ever heard anything about them? If not, could you please look into this? I’ve given my info (basic application stuff, but still) and am, sadly, backward fact-checking. Thanks!

November 7, 2016 at 6:53 am

The one thing that stands out to me is they’re hiring writers, but nowhere on the website are they selling the articles to clients. Most legit sites have a page for customers and another for writers. They are based in India, not the US — I’d steer clear of this one.

September 26, 2016 at 2:28 pm

Hi Holly! There are a ton of awesome ideas here that I am eager to explore! I recently started a blog that I’m going to use as a portfolio for my pieces and hopefully will submit them somewhere for pay and future writing gigs. I am currently working in a full time office job and would like to move from this lifestyle that allows me to write remotely on a more flexible schedule. I have just submitted an essay to a contest about my experiences as a person with a disability. I’m wondering if you have any additional suggestions on where to send my essay, or else any information you can provide as I try to embark upon this difficult career change. Thanks so much!

September 27, 2016 at 7:18 am

Hi Brittany, Glad you enjoyed the list! It sounds like you have a good plan in place.

Here are some pieces that I think will help you on your journey:

Gina Horkey has had tremendous success as a freelance writer and virtual assistant and she gives some great advice in this interview: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/4k-writer/

This article by Katie McDonald has some excellent information on identifying strong freelance leads: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/promising-leads/

Oh, and this article has some advice from four successful freelancers (Carol Tice, Kristi Hines, Mary Jaksch, and Heather Robson) on how to make more money with your writing: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/make-more-money-writing/

September 27, 2016 at 8:49 pm

This is great, thanks so much!

September 28, 2016 at 8:54 am

You’re welcome, Brittany!

August 18, 2016 at 6:46 am

I have around 7 years of experience in IT currently a stay at home mom with two naughty boys.. I love to write and earn a living.. what would be the best site for me to start with

August 18, 2016 at 11:35 am

Have you written articles before? Or is this your first stab at freelance writing? If you’re new to the game, I’d suggest looking at the ProBlogger job board or Upwork. Get some articles under your belt, then go after higher paying gigs.

August 15, 2016 at 11:09 am

Its one of the best posts full of good resources on writing content. I have not visited all of the sites yet but I am going to check them all one by one. Thank you so much.

August 16, 2016 at 3:02 pm

Glad you enjoyed the list!

July 31, 2016 at 1:28 pm

As of July 22, 2016 – Scary Mommy is no longer offering payment for submissions.

August 1, 2016 at 10:24 am

Thanks for letting me know, Jessica. I’ll take it off the list.

August 3, 2016 at 1:42 pm

Such a bummer! Still a good opportunity to build up a portfolio though :)

August 3, 2016 at 4:39 pm

Definitely!

July 6, 2016 at 1:11 am

Hi holly I love to write on life and experience and many more but could not find website

July 6, 2016 at 7:07 am

Have you checked Carol Tice’s website? She too has a great list of paid opportunities: http://www.makealivingwriting.com/earn-money-online-websites-that-pay-writers-spring-2016/

June 7, 2016 at 6:59 am

Looking to get hired. How do I start?

June 11, 2016 at 10:05 am

Hi Angel, Just click on the links and it will take you to each gig. Good luck!

June 5, 2016 at 10:46 pm

Hi I live in India n love to write so please let me know how I can do that . Thanks

June 11, 2016 at 10:15 am

Hi Damanpreet, Click on the links above and each site will tell you how to apply. Good luck!

April 28, 2016 at 6:54 pm

I don’t have website but looking and love writing. I had been writing on agony aunts column I enjoy helping other people. Love to follow my dream and do this for a job.

April 29, 2016 at 10:32 am

With these sort of gigs you don’t need a website. However, if you’re interested in getting a website for free – this article has some good options: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/35-free-resources-to-help-manage-your-business-life/

Good luck on your writing journey!

April 9, 2016 at 8:32 pm

We pay $100 per post if you want to add our site. All details are here: http://www.blessthislist.com/write-get-paid/

April 9, 2016 at 9:01 pm

Thanks for sharing your writing gig!

July 27, 2016 at 5:40 pm

Hi holly I enjoyed reading your post on writing I love writing and would like to start blogging How can I find a how to guide to begin blogging? And with no experience what best choices are there for hiring fresh writers

July 27, 2016 at 6:31 pm

Hi Meandra, Here is a step-by-step tutorial on how to setup a blog: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/setup-blog/

This post explains how to get started: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/blogging/

April 8, 2016 at 10:17 am

Thanks for all the information. I am a homemaker and enjoy writing picture book stories, I have been looking for some freelance work and your article has been a blessing. I will be checking at the sites you recommend, thanks again and take care.

April 9, 2016 at 2:20 pm

Good luck, Denita!

April 4, 2016 at 3:15 am

I would like to recommend my site 20four7va. We currently need lots of writers and VA’s for different kind of business.

April 5, 2016 at 10:16 am

Thanks for sharing, Catherine. How much does 20four7va pay per article?

October 6, 2016 at 7:01 am

i live in india… i m a home maker… i love writing…. creative work like designing cards, dresses… plz let me know how can i work from home….

October 6, 2016 at 6:56 pm

The Work at Home Woman is geared toward U.S. residents.

March 15, 2016 at 11:44 am

So many interesting information, thanks. I also would like to recommend another source paperwritingonline.com. I often write to this site. If it’s interesting for somebody, you can visit a site or write me for more information.

March 15, 2016 at 12:03 pm

Thanks for the lead, Selena!

March 31, 2016 at 7:55 am

They do not have current openings for writers. Contacted them through their site chat..

March 2, 2016 at 7:24 am

Thanks for sharing this huge list. very nice list for writers

March 2, 2016 at 8:38 am

Glad you enjoyed it, Ranjeet!

February 26, 2016 at 12:49 pm

Once I get started writing a blog how would I get paid for it?

February 26, 2016 at 1:34 pm

Hi Amber, Most of these opportunities pay via PayPal. However, you’ll need read each companies terms to verify the exact payment method. Good luck!

February 21, 2016 at 9:33 pm

Great tips Holly! always enjoy your posts :)

February 22, 2016 at 9:12 am

So glad you enjoyed it, Mandi. Thanks for stopping by =)

February 18, 2016 at 12:45 pm

This looks interesting. I like to type and I would like to make some extra money. Please send me some info

January 29, 2016 at 4:31 am

i want a writing job

January 28, 2016 at 4:38 pm

Holly, I just wanted to thank you for this incredible post. It’s full of SO much good information and resources to find freelance writing work online. I can tell you spent a lot of time on it, so thank you, thank you, thank you! And I had NO idea about Nora Roberts only having a high-school education! That is a great cocktail party fact, too! Hope you’re well.

January 29, 2016 at 9:30 am

You’re welcome, Lisa! I love to do research — so it was a fun post to write!

January 28, 2016 at 11:07 am

I’m a Social Work student, who cares about special needs and social needs in public.IS there any sites to become a writer in this field? :)

January 29, 2016 at 9:31 am

Try looking at LiveStrong. If I come across any others — I’ll drop the links here. Good luck!

January 10, 2016 at 8:42 am

This is by far the most complete list I have come across of the highest paying writing jobs. I have been seriously considering working as a freelance writer, however many of the jobs that I have seem are not as generous in compensation as the ones listed here in your article. I look forward to checking out these opportunities! Thank you!

January 11, 2016 at 7:56 am

You’re welcome, Clara! Good luck on your freelance writing journey and keep us posted =)

January 6, 2016 at 10:53 am

I’m a yoga teacher an a Nutritionist. What do you think the best place to start would be for my knowledge? Thanks.

January 7, 2016 at 7:35 am

Have you tried LIVESTRONG? They hire writers for fitness and wellness articles. Also try looking at Upwork and Problogger.net for fitness gigs. Good luck!

December 17, 2015 at 2:06 pm

Would anyone happen to know a good place to write opinion articles? Maybe 300 to 500 words for $10 a pop? Whenever I find these lists of blogs and publications that pay, they are almost never looking for opinion. Maybe the niche is not profitable.

January 4, 2016 at 10:37 am

Try looking at magazines — many publications will pay a small stipend for short stories, jokes, recipes, and poems. Good luck and keep us posted!

December 10, 2015 at 5:28 pm

Parents, teachers and homeschoolers – Get paid to share your expertise and ideas with thousands of readers!! -Opportunities for paid blog posts on the Educents blog (blog.educents.com) -Receive a quarterly newsletter with blog topic ideas -Receive invitations to submit pitches for blog posts -Get your name out there! Every blog post published on Educents has an author bio

More info: http://blog.educents.com/join-the-educents-all-star-blogger-program/

December 2, 2015 at 1:08 pm

Greetings Holly, Top Tenz is no longer excepting submissions until further notice. They are now using their inside staff writers.

This information was on the website.

December 2, 2015 at 2:03 pm

Thanks for letting me know, Tangela. I’ll have to find a replacement =)

January 4, 2016 at 4:14 am

Accepting is the appropriate word, not excepting.

October 30, 2015 at 6:19 pm

Hi I have just written a short story about an old pit bull telling his life story. It’s approx 20,000 words. Any suggestions as to where I go next with this

November 2, 2015 at 7:25 am

Here’s a great list of places to submit your short stories: http://thewritelife.com/where-to-submit-short-stories/

October 7, 2015 at 4:36 pm

Thanks Ms. Hanna! I love doing recipes and this article will really be a blessing!

October 9, 2015 at 7:42 am

You’re welcome, Leiann! Glad you found the recipe section helpful. I’ll keep you posted if I find some more sites.

September 25, 2015 at 2:23 am

The Intense Blog link leads to the Dollar Stretcher page. (It isn’t hard to Google the write for us link, just thought you should know anyways!)

September 25, 2015 at 8:45 am

Thanks for letting me know, Kali. The link has been corrected =)

September 5, 2015 at 6:15 pm

I enjoy writing poems. I don’t see any place for me to submit a freelance poem here though.

Heading Onward makes one Lag when Learning of the Yearly traffic gag.

September 8, 2015 at 8:02 am

Try submitting to greeting card companies, magazines, and contests.

July 16, 2017 at 10:17 am

There’s an app you could download for writers and although its free to use and doesn’t necessarily pay you for each poem u post theirs perhaps some leads on paying opportunities and contests…. Mirakee

August 19, 2015 at 10:11 am

Good Morning!

I’m glad I came across this site. I am inspired to express myself through the written word again. I am new to blogging, but excited to get my feet wet learning about it.

August 19, 2015 at 9:51 am

hey there holly, always love the info you send! ps-elance & odesk are now upwork.com keep up the great work! best, jo-anna

August 26, 2015 at 12:40 pm

Thanks for letting me know, I’ll get that corrected.

July 17, 2015 at 7:56 pm

This is very helpful. Writing for a living is something I’ve always wanted to do, but finding legitimate resources is a difficult tasks. You’ve made this journey easier to bear. Thanks!

April 29, 2015 at 10:54 am

So going to check all this out.

February 26, 2015 at 7:31 am

Holly, thanks for including Write Naked on your list of blogs that compensate writers. Just wanted to let you know the rate posted is incorrect. I do not pay $100. (I ran a promotion a few years ago for that rate, so perhaps you saw an old page.) I pay $50 per guest post, but if I am particularly wowed with a pitch I pay $200. Thanks again–really appreciate the exposure and love the site you have built here.

February 26, 2015 at 11:14 am

You’re welcome, Tara. I’ll update that information =)

March 22, 2016 at 6:36 am

Are you still looking for writers?

December 4, 2016 at 4:59 am

I need aa job

January 11, 2017 at 1:35 pm

I would like to help you, first you read and then decided to how much pay.

November 17, 2017 at 4:30 am

I need job..my Gmail I’d is [email protected]

January 21, 2017 at 4:14 am

I’m an enthusiast guy and currently looking for writing jobs. I’m available at all times and would really appreciate for working with you Tara.regards

May 10, 2017 at 5:57 pm

If there is any alert me please

May 10, 2017 at 5:56 pm

Okay no problem with that

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Handwriting Jobs Work From Home Without Investment or Fees To Get Daily Payment

If you enjoy writing, there are many handwriting jobs work from home without investment are waiting for you.

Despite of today’s digital era and all the technological development going on. There are still good demand for writing work from home in India.

There are vast range of online handwriting work available online. Few popular are: online assignment writing, notes writing, paper writing, and even manual handwriting jobs.

Whether you’re a calligraphy enthusiast or have neat penmanship, you can earn money doing this work at home. The schedule is flexible, the tasks are simple, and there are no upfront costs.

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What Are Handwriting Jobs?

Handwriting jobs involve manual writing as a central part of the job responsibilities. It require excellent penmanship, precision, and some artistic skills. You may need to write out an article, create a novel, or even just take manual notes for someone else.

There are many reasons why someone might need this work done. Maybe they are too busy to write something themselves, or maybe they are not very good at writing.

No matter the reason, there are many people who offer their services as a handwriting writer without any investment. We can say that this work is quite similar to the typing jobs from home, but here you need to hand-write the document.

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10 Best Handwriting Jobs Work From Home Without Investment

There are many types of handwriting jobs available in India. The work varies as per company’s needs and customer’s demand. The work range from Assignment writing, A4 sheet writing, Novel writing, Record writing, to Notes writing.

Although there are many more online jobs without investment are available. But these jobs involve more manual work, making them a preferred choice for many people who have only basic computer skills.

The work mainly involves copying digital information into physical documents. These jobs are often referred to as manual copy-paste jobs in India.

Here are the best handwriting jobs in India that you can do from the comfort of your home.

1. Online Assignment Writing Jobs from Home

You can find online assignment writing jobs through various platforms and companies. These jobs involve working on academic assignments. To secure these jobs, you must showcase your writing skills and academic knowledge. They provide flexibility and the chance to work from home, assisting students and educators.

• Research assignment writing work : Involves working on research papers, requiring strong writing skills and academic knowledge.
• Thesis and dissertation assignment writing : Opportunity to work on thesis and dissertation assignments, showcasing expertise in academic writing.
• Coursework assignments : Involves assisting with coursework, offering flexibility to work from home.
• Custom assignment writing jobs : Opportunity to apply writing skills in a remote work setting, providing extra income for independent writers.

Online assignment writing jobs offer candidates opportunity to apply their writing skills in a remote work. These jobs are perfect for individuals who enjoy writing and have the ability to work independently. So, if you’re looking to make some extra money, online assignment writing jobs can be a great option. Learn more and apply here .

2. Notes Writing Jobs for Students

Notes writing jobs involve creating written content to summarize particular information. This is often for educational or professional purposes. The jobs vary in nature and requirements, but usually require expertise in a specific field. Some types of notes writing jobs include:

• Academic Notes Writing : Creating study materials, lecture notes, or revision notes for students.
• Conference Note Writing : Capturing key points, decisions, and action items from conferences.
• Report Notes Writing : Producing summaries or briefs that summarize findings from events.
• Editorial Notes Writing : Writing summaries or abstracts of longer content pieces.

Note writing jobs require research skills, subject matter expertise, and excellent written communication. You can do these jobs in part time in many industries. These include educational institutions, corporations, and content production companies.

3. A4 Sheet Writing Jobs Without Investment

A4 sheet writing jobs involve handwriting content on A4-sized paper, often done from home on a part-time or freelance basis. The sheets can be letters, documents, resumes, or other materials as per the employer’s requirements. Some examples are:

• Letter Writing : Composing personal and professional letters for communication purposes.
• Document Creation : Generating official documents such as contracts, agreements, reports, and legal forms.
• Resume Writing : Creating professional resumes and cover letters for job seekers.
• Grant Writing : Developing proposals and applications for funding from organizations or foundations.
• Business Writing : Writing business plans, reports, emails, memos, and other corporate documents.
• Scriptwriting : Writing scripts for movies, TV shows, plays, or any other form of visual media.

Employees with neat handwriting will find these jobs appealing. This is perfect for those who want to work from home but don’t have the funds to invest in equipment or software. Overall it’s a amazing option to make money from handwriting job in India.

4. Paper Writing Work at Home

Paper writing jobs cover a range of professional opportunities. They involve creating written content for various purposes and audiences. These jobs can span several industries and need a range of skills. Here are some key types of paper writing jobs:

• Academic Paper Writing : Creating scholarly content, requires research and citation skills.
• Technical Paper Writing : Explaining complex technical information clearly and concisely.
• Business Paper Writing : Creating business-related content, requires business terminology knowledge.
• Whitepaper Writing : Producing in-depth reports on specific topics or problems.
• Newspaper Writing : Writing news articles and features for newspapers, requires strong research and writing skills.

The demand for skilled handwriting professionals in these areas continues to grow. Content remains a crucial component in every field. Hence, paper writing jobs offer diverse career paths for those with a talent for the written word.

5. Record Writing Jobs Without Any Investment

Record writing jobs involve creating, maintaining, or managing written records of various types. These records can include legal documentation, medical histories, business transactions, and other data that needs accurate documentation and preservation. Different types of record writing jobs have specific focuses and requirements.

• Medical Records Writing Jobs : Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records in healthcare settings.
• Administrative Record Writing Jobs : Write and maintain records of business operations.
• Data Entry Record Writing Jobs : Enter and update records in digital databases for data entry jobs online .
• Archivist Record Writing Jobs : Organize, catalog, and preserve historical records, and write descriptions and reference materials.
• Financial Record Writing Jobs : Maintain and update financial records for organizations.

These are a few examples of the types of record writing jobs available. The common thread among them is the need for accuracy, attention to detail. As organizations generate more data, the demand for skilled record writers will remain strong.

6. Number Writing Jobs From Home

Number writing jobs entails writing financial data, writing numerical reports, and inputting numerical information into spreadsheets or databases. You need to ensure that information is recorded correctly. Hence the attention to detail and accuracy are crucial for number writing jobs.

Number writing jobs involve analyzing numerical data. This includes detecting trends and producing visual representations, such as charts and graphs.

• Transcribing financial data : Accurately converting numerical information from one format to another.
• Creating numerical reports : Compiling and formatting data into comprehensive reports.
• Inputting numerical information : Accurately entering numerical data into digital formats.
• Analyzing numerical data : Examining and interpreting numerical information for business decisions.
• Creating visual representations : Generating visual aids to present numerical data.

Moreover, they can be done remotely, so you don’t need to leave the comfort of your own home. The primary requirement for number writing jobs is accuracy and attention to detail . It’s important that the numbers are written out accurately.

7. Novel Writing Jobs with Daily Payment

Novel writing jobs refer to employment opportunities that involve the creation and development of novels. These jobs need individuals to write fictional stories, develop characters, plot-lines, and dialogue. There are various types of novel writing jobs, including:

• Novelist : Professional writer specializing in creating novels.
• Ghostwriter : Hired to write novels on behalf of someone else based on their vision.
• Fiction Editor : Reviews and edits manuscripts to ensure coherence and quality.
• Literary Agent : Represents authors and helps them secure publishing deals for their novels.
• Book Reviewer : Provides critical evaluations and opinions of novels.
• Creative Writing Instructor : Teaches novel writing techniques and guides aspiring writers.
• Content Writer : Creates written material for online platforms, involving storytelling and creative writing skills.

There are many novel handwriting jobs from home without investment available online. These are few examples and their types. Each role has specific requirements and responsibilities. They all involve crafting compelling narratives in the form of novels.

8. Calligraphy Jobs Without Registration Fees

If you have beautiful handwriting and can perform neat work, then calligraphy jobs are for you. Skilled calligraphers are always in demand. Employers need professional calligrapher to create special cards, invitations, etc. artwork. Here are different types of calligraphy writing jobs:

• Wedding Calligrapher : Creates elegant calligraphy for wedding invitations and stationery.
• Event Calligrapher : Provides calligraphy services for events and special occasions.
• Custom Calligrapher : Works on unique projects like logos, monograms, and personalized gifts.
• Artistic Calligrapher : Creates hand-lettered artwork, quotes, and illustrations.
• Commercial Calligrapher : Collaborates with businesses for advertising and branding materials.

These are just a few examples of the different types of calligraphy writing jobs available. You can learn the calligraphy online (for free) and master it. Altogether, it is an creative way to earn money from handwriting jobs.

9. Handwritten Correspondence Writing Jobs

In this job, you need to write thank-you notes, invitations, or other correspondence by hand.

• Business Correspondence Writer : Creates business-related correspondence for effective communication.
• Customer Service Correspondent : Responds to customer inquiries, complaints, and feedback while maintaining company voice.
• Public Relations Writer : Creates press releases and communication materials for public and media.
• Internal Communications Specialist : Crafts internal messages such as announcements and newsletters.
• Executive Correspondent : Writes on behalf of company executives, including speeches and official messages.
• Government Correspondent : Handles correspondence for government agencies, from policy documents to public inquiries.

As a writer, your responsibility is to craft thoughtful and personalized messages. These messages should convey the information promptly. To achieve a sense of authenticity, it is important to use the art of handwriting.

10. Greeting Card Writing Jobs in India

These jobs involve in creating handwritten prototypes or designs for cards. This can be a fun and creative job for those who enjoy crafting heartfelt messages and designs. Greeting card writing jobs also involve coming up with touching sentiments to accompany the imagery on the cards.

• Creating prototypes and designs, greeting card writers plays crucial role in brainstorming and developing new card concepts. They often work closely with graphic designers and illustrators to bring their ideas to life. This collaborative process allows for a combination of artistic expression and effective communication.
• Furthermore, greeting card writers must possess exceptional writing skills. They must be able to craft heartfelt messages and sentiments that can touch the hearts of the recipients. Whether it’s a birthday card, anniversary card, or a sympathy card, the words chosen can make a significant impact on the person receiving it.
• Staying up-to-date with current trends and events is also crucial in this role. Greeting cards often reflect popular culture, seasonal themes, and societal movements. By keeping a finger on the pulse of what’s happening in the world, greeting card writers can ensure that their creations remain relevant and appealing to consumers.

Overall, greeting card writing jobs are more than just pen and paper. It’s about creating connections through thoughtful messages and designs. It’s a job that requires creativity, empathy, and a genuine passion for bringing joy to others. The options are endless. There are much more ways to earn money from handwriting work in India. Here are some more examples:

• Homework Writing Jobs
• Manual Handwriting Work of Form Filling Job Online
• Email Handwriting Work Without Investment
• Handwritten Email Sending Job in India
• Book Writing Work
• Content Writing Jobs
• Essay Writing Jobs

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However, it is important to keep in mind that there are many more types of handwriting jobs. And not all of them are suitable for everyone. But, if you have the right skills and dedication, you can find a great job that will fit your lifestyle.

Job Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the handwriting job at home include creating neat handwritten papers. This may also require using different handwriting styles for different purposes. In addition, an online writing job may also involve proofreading and editing before the final output.

Similar to the data filling jobs in India, this work also needs accurate writers. It is also important to know that most handwriting jobs require excellent writing skills, as well as experience working with different types of software programs.

Skills & Requirements

The work from home handwriting jobs without investment require a certain skill set that is not found in many other professions. In fact, the ability to write legibly and with purpose is a requirement for many jobs. As a result, employers often look for candidates who have strong handwriting skills.

Overall, these are the key requirements for the handwriting jobs. A knowledge of different handwriting styles is also helpful.

Advantages of Online Writing Jobs for Students

There are many advantages of handwriting jobs work from home without investment. Lets know more about some benefits.

• Handwriting jobs can be done anywhere with just paper and pen or pencil.
• They offer great flexibility in setting your own hours and work volume.
• Some handwriting work offer daily payment, providing immediate financial rewards.
• Many handwriting jobs can be lucrative and offer opportunities for earning more.

With a little practice, you can start earning money from the Internet from your handwriting. No matter you’re a beginner or an experienced writer. So if you are good at hand-writing, you can make a lot of money working from home.

Disadvantages of Handwriting Jobs From Home

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• Handwriting can be time-consuming due to the slower pace compared to typing.
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Please note that while some industries and niche markets still value handwritten work, these points highlight the drawbacks that handwriting jobs may present in general.

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• Start by looking for legitimate companies that offer handwriting jobs. There are many online job boards that list these opportunities.
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Things To Consider Before Starting Online Handwriting Jobs

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Theater should be a transformative experience: Milo Rau’s cheerful and non-cynical brand of political drama

An interview by Joost Ramaer

Milo Rau ’s political theater projects are almost always multistage rockets. Only, with him, the stages are not just fuel canisters, to be discarded when empty. In a Rau production, each stage launches its own astronaut or satellite, creating havoc in orbit. The Moscow Trials , a documentary film now touring Europe, began in March 2013 as a three day ‘re-enactment’ – a Rau speciality – of three criminal trials that had targeted ‘subversive’ art in Russia: the one against the band Pussy Riot and two against the visual art exhibitions Caution! Religion (2006) and Forbidden Art (2003).

The exhibitions had taken place in Moscow’s Sakharov Center, a memorial to Andrei Sakharov, the legendary dissident against the Soviets and Nobel Peace Prize winner. The Center also continues Sakharov’s campaign for democracy and civil liberties in Russia. Caution! Religion and Forbidden Art were smashed up by members from Russia’s violent ultranationalist movement, who considered the art on show there ‘blasphemous’ and an insult to the Russian Orthodox church.

Their crimes went unpunished. Instead, the shows’ curators were prosecuted and, in the end, fined. The Pussy Riot girls, as we all know, were sentenced to two years in prison for ‘hooliganism motivated by religious hatred’. The three cases were copies of Stalin’s show trials in the 1930’s. Travesties of justice with a pre-ordained outcome.

And then, Milo Rau came to Moscow, this self-professed political left-winger from Switzerland. The Swiss are not well known for their sense of humour, but Rau (37) is a fun guy to be with. While telling you about his clever theatrical ruses, he will regularly burst into infectious laughter.

Rau staged his re-enactment also in the Sakharov Center, and scrupulously followed the rules governing Russian court proceedings. (Such rules do exist, the Putin regime just chooses to ignore them.) He used real judges and lawyers – two of them had defended the art show curators – and a jury of seven members who actually were a representative cross-section of Muscovite society.

The leading prosecutor, and arguably the star of the show, was Maxim Shevchenko. It was a remarkable coup. Shevchenko is the host of a popular TV-show that actively promotes Russian nationalism and Orthodox religion. Think Rush Limbaughski. Why on earth would a guy like him want to work with a ‘Jewish fascist’, a favourite invective of the nationalists? (Rau has Jewish forebears, but technically he is not a Jew himself.) ‘It took me about a year to convince him,’ Rau told me during an interview in the Dutch port city of Rotterdam. Our talk preceded a double bill of his work at festival De Keuze (The Choice) on September 28: The Moscow Trials and Breivik’s Statement , about the Norwegian right-wing extremist Anders Breivik, who bombed and shot 77 people to death in 2011.

Eventually, Shevchenko agreed to take part. Rau wasn’t surprised at all. ‘Shevchenko had three reasons to work with me. First, he knew personally one of the people I was working with on this project. Second, he and I developed a mutual respect. Although we draw very different conclusions from it, we are both anti-globalisation. Third, he must have realised, I think, that participating in my play was simply a unique opportunity to promote his cause in front of an international audience. The mainstream media never take somebody like him seriously. They are very anti-Russian, especially in Germany.’

Rau had not actively advertised his mock trial in the Sakharov Center. He knew word-of-mouth among Muscovites would ensure him a full house anyway, and he didn’t want to encourage the usual hooligans. Still, the re-enactment was disrupted twice, in typical Putin fashion. First, by the immigration police, allegedly to ‘check’ on the papers of Rau and the other non-Russian crew members. And later by a bunch of angry men in Cossack outfits, eager to defend the church by swinging their bats and fists again. The film shows us who came rushing to Rau’s defense: Maxim Shevchenko. You see him arguing with the intruders. ‘Please go away, your actions will give the Russian state a bad name,’ he tells the police. ‘There is nothing untoward happening here,’ he says to the Cossacks. ‘I give you my personal word.’ Sure enough, they retreat to their expensive SUV’s and leave the scene.

The environment created by Rau, and the mix of people he introduced there, turned a virulent Russian nationalist into a staunch defender of civil liberties – welcome to the successful launch of this rocket’s first stage. During the next half year, the second stage went off: a camera registration of the full three days’ proceedings toured European festivals – among them De Keuze in Rotterdam – as a video installation. And now, there is the 90 minutes long documentary film, weaning a much wider worldwide audience away from the simplistic anti-Russian rhetoric prevailing everywhere in the West.

Because, watching Maxim Shevchenko at work, we also develop respect for him. He appears to be a serious and intelligent man, who states his case against the suspects eloquently, and even with an occasional bout of wry humour. To our relief, he does not win: Rau’s fictional court, being far more worthy of the name than the real ones he had re-enacted, acquitted all three suspects, albeit with a narrow majority among the jury members. One of them, a staunch nationalist, resigns in protest. But here, the clash of convictions leads to debate instead of violence. The nationalists stick to the rules, and as a result, we start to listen to their argument. Rau’s projects may create a lot of disturbance in our universe, but it is of a deeply positive and uncynical nature.

“CITY OF CHANGE,” 2010/11

Leaving Valhalla in disgrace

Milo Rau was born in Bern in 1977. He studied sociology, German and classics in Zürich, Berlin and Paris, where Pierre Bourdieu was one of his mentors. At one point, he wrote an essay about Roland Barthes which was published in the prestigious Feuilleton -section of the Neue Zürcher Zeitung , the daily bible of the Swiss establishment. ‘The editor of the Feuilleton at the time was one of my former professors,’ says Rau. He then fell in love with a girl from Berlin, so he moved to the German capital. The paper made him its Berlin correspondent. Only 23 at the time, he became the youngest foreign correspondent in the history of the NZZ. Simultaneously, he started working as a theater director and writer.

The two careers, peppered by Rau’s cheerful brand of left-wing politics, soon clashed. ‘My first theater projects were often demolished by NZZ-critics,’ he says. ‘Turning the page, the reader hit upon one of my own articles, which the paper’s editors did not find objective enough. It became an increasingly absurd, untenable situation.’ So, after six years, Rau left the NZZ. ‘My mother had been so proud of me, and now I had to leave this Valhalla in disgrace. Imagine the shock to her!’ He erupts in laughter.

A year later, in 2007, he founded his own production house. Based in Zürich and Cologne, it goes by the magnificent name of International Institute of Political Murder (IIPM). ‘Of’, not ‘for’, obviously. Hahaha! In its first seven years, the IIPM has realised ten projects. The subjects range from The Last Days of the Ceausescus (2009), via resettling 500,000 Palestinians in the Oder-Neisse region between Poland and Germany ( Land of Hope , 2010), to the genocide in Rwanda ( Hate Radio , 2011). They are all ambitious, multimedia and multipartner undertakings, based on exhaustive research, often staged in historically and politically charged places, and the actors always bring personal ties to the subject matter.

Would film not have been a better medium for this type of work? ‘Germany does not have a film industry to speak of anymore. What it does have, is a strong and well-financed theater scene, which is basically open to any good idea. And you can use theater money much more freely than film funds, where you have all these very strict rules.’ Rau developed his format by trial and error. One of the first examples was a re-enactment of a 1999 incident in St. Gallen. That year, a Kosovo-Albanian inhabitant of this modest Swiss town shot and killed one of his daughters’ teachers in the local Realschule . It was a private drama, revolving around honour and sexual abuse. But it shocked the Swiss into efforts to improve relations with their immigrants.

Rau jumped onto this bandwagon with a project called, at first, The St. Gallen’s Teacher Murder . At the time, the wounds were still too fresh. Rau and his family received death threats, and the parliament of the St. Gallen Kanton (province) forbade the show. Reluctlantly, the Theater St. Gallen decided to cancel it. ‘And then I made a very clever move,’ Rau says with twinkling eyes. ‘I renamed it City of Change , a positive, optimist title. Suddenly, everybody embraced it. And I hadn’t made a single change to the content!’

His re-enactments are not simple repetitions, but reconstructions ‘of past events in today’s density of meaning’. Rau blends all these ingredients from different sources, and then cooks them into a strongly flavoured stew. His theatrical missiles are not restricted to their stages. Their trajectories are strewn with accompanying lectures, debates, exhibitions, installations and publications. To try out ideas, and to help build awareness of the end product. ‘You have journalists who go to press conferences and pass on what they hear there. And you have journalists who try to find a deeper truth. It is the same with theater. I love Chekhov and Shakespeare, I love directing their plays. I just don’t want to restrict myself to texts written by others.’ Neither to documentary. ‘Theater has to be a transformative experience. During my lectures at theater schools and universities I always tell my students: your assignment is not to make a play. Theater can also be presented in the form of a film or a book.’

“HATE RADIO,” 2011

Hate Radio : a typical Rau transformation

A striking example of such a Rau transformation is Hate Radio (2011), his play about the genocide of Tutsi’s and moderate Hutu’s in Rwanda in 1994. The stage is occupied by a glass box. Inside we see the crew of a radio station at work, mixing racist rants with popular music. The station is styled after the infamous Radio Télévision Libre des Mille Collines (RTLM), one of the main instigators of racial hatred and violence before and during the slaughter. ‘Before 1989, Rwanda was just as closed off from the outside world as the Soviet Union,’ Rau explains. ‘Then it opened up, and “democracy” became the new buzzword there. RTLM came about because the UN urged the Rwandan government to have independent media! That is why I call the Rwandan disaster a democratic genocide.’

His actors, many of them Tutsi survivors, do not stick to the original RTLM-script. ‘Much of their text comes from other, often unexpected sources,’ Rau says. ‘For instance, I made extensive use of what was said during a press conference where the UN presented a report about the tragedy.’ The crew in Hate Radio plays music from Nirvana. ‘I don’t know if the real RTLM ever aired their songs. I use them because for me, Nirvana’s music is synonymous with the after-1990, where-are-we-now generation.’ Rau grew up in an ideological vacuum. ‘Nobody talked about Marx anymore, nobody had a clue what The Left stood for. And this was reinforced by the electoral success of Tony Blair and Gerhard Schröder. When you go back to their speeches and writings, it is astonishing that anybody even thought of them as left-wing politicians. They were so conservative.’

Young Rwandans were even more confused. ‘The people working at RTLM called their racism “black power”. They smoked grass and hated Hitler. Their hero was Nelson Mandela. It really was that weird. That is why one of the girls in Hate Radio wears a Mandela T-shirt.’ During the creation of the play Rau discovered that his actors had listened to the same music as he had at the time. ‘Nirvana. MC Hammer, the American rapper. Me, the little rich kid in Switzerland, and them, in the middle of a genocide. Hate Radio is also about international youth culture.’

Rau’s plays often have unexpected effects, even for him. In Belgium, for instance, a country still fraught by a complex mix of guilt, self-justification and denial about its colonial rule over Congo, one of the roots of the evil in 1994 and long after. A Belgian journalist wrote that Hate Radio was ‘only telling half the story’, Rau remembers. ‘Her article went like: “The slaughter was just a reaction to the earlier attacks by Tutsi’s from Uganda. It was a result of the Rwandan civil war, not a genocide.” ’ At first, Rau considered the journalist ‘a Genozidleugnerin ’, a genocide denier. ‘But she was actually a very nice person.’ Then it dawned on him that she probably thought like many of her fellow countrypeople. ‘They try to reason everything as far away as possible: “There is this other side to the story, you know, there were victims on both sides … ” In this way, they hope the genocide will end up somewhere else.’

When the same journalist later moderated a talk with Rau after a performance of his play in Brussels, he pulled a little trick on her. ‘We inserted some core sentences from her article in the script for that night. Afterwards, she asked me with this quizzical look on her face whether that had been an accident or intentional.’ The umpteenth burst of laughter. ‘I found that really funny!’ Actually, he often adapts his shows to new developments, or new places. ‘At the festival in Avignon we included a recording of Vive la France by Mireille Mathieu. The Rwandan génocidaires sang this song when the French army intervened with Operation Turquoise, a bid to stop the killings which actually made things worse.’

“THE MOSCOW TRIALS,” 2012/13

Cynical humanism

Disastrous interventions by the West in the rest of the world will remain one of Rau’s main sources of inspiration for years to come. Hate Radio and The Moscow Trials are still touring, and his new play The Civil Wars will continue touring on November 15 during the NEXTfestival in the Belgian town of Kortrijk. It is the first part of a trilogy about Europe. ‘ The Civil Wars started with a question in my head: “Why are young Europeans going to Syria to fight?” ’ It ended up as Rau’s most personal political piece so far. Four seasoned actors speak about their youths, how they dislodged themselves from dominant fathers. From there, they go on to reflect on madness, faith and political convictions, or what’s left of them. How do these confusing times work out on their private lives?

The second part, Fuck you Europe , will open in April 2015 in Munich’s Residenztheater. ‘It is about the NATO-bombing of Belgrade in 1999.’ The third and final part will open in the Berliner Schaubühne in October 2015. It offers yet another perspective on Europe’s violent history, given away by the title: The History of the Machine Gun . More or less simultaneously, Rau hopes to bring out The Congo Tribunal , his first film which actually started out as such. ‘For this project I really wanted an international release, and that is only possible with film money.’ The Congo Tribunal will revisit the Rwandan genocide, or rather its terrible aftermath: the civil war in Congo, which is still raging after twenty years and three million deaths.

The West prefers to ignore it, and keeps it going at the same time. Behind the scenes, our politicians, diplomats, weapons traffickers, mining companies and non-profits all have big stakes in this huge conflict.

‘I’m moving away from human behaviour, into robber capitalism,’ Rau says. In his eyes, the civil war in Congo is the biggest story of our times. ‘East Congo is dominated by Western Non-Governmental Organisations which are anything but. They are all funded by the USA and the European Union, and this completely dictates their actions.’ He gives an example. ‘There are 1,400 mines in East Congo, and they are the world’s main source of minerals for smartphones and other modern electronic devices. In 2010 the American Dodd-Frank Act declared the whole industry illegal, except for the mines certified as “conflict-free”. The certification process is run by the Enough Project, an ngo funded by the US Congress, and executed on the ground by a German company owned by Enough and funded by the EU.’

A totally absurd situation, according to Rau. ‘What these ngo’s consider illegal, comes from China, or from the poor Congolese themselves. In an area without a functioning government, they make the law. I call it cynical humanism. We are humanists, but only in our own backyards.’ He read and admires Congo – The Epic History of a People , by the Belgian historian and writer David Van Reybrouck. ‘What I find really interesting about David’s book is his view that Congo does not resemble Europe as it used to be, in the Middle Ages, but as it will be. Congo shows us the future of our own political system: no state power.’

Joost Ramaer (1958) is a freelance journalist based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. For fifteen years he worked at de Volkskrant , a leading Dutch daily newspaper, as a staff reporter, first on Economics (1993-2003) and then on the Arts  2003-2008). He left the paper to research and write a book. De Geldpers (The Money Press) tells the sad story of how the publishing company of de Volkskrant and other serious newspapers sold itself to the British private equity investor Apax, and was nearly wrecked in the process. De Geldpers was published in December 2009 by Prometheus in Amsterdam to universal critical acclaim and sold 4,800 copies. Theater is one of Joost’s lifelong passions. During the last two years, he has also made it into a new theater of work.

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