How to Get Paid as a Business Writer

[Mika]

If you want to make money as a writer, you should try niche writing. Niche writing means writing on specific niches. Business writing is one of the profitable niches for writers. Here are four ways you can make money through business writing:

Content writing for businesses

Businesses require blog posts on their blogs and content on their websites. Businesses also need marketing materials such as product descriptions, advertising copy, text on brochures and posters, flyers, etc. Some businesses hire in–house writers, and you can join the team as a business writer. Some businesses cannot afford to have a business writer on payroll, therefore, they hire freelancers, you can cater to these businesses.

Technical writing

Businesses also need technical writers, you can write white papers, user manuals, product specifications, technical reports, and technical documentation.

Grant writing / Proposal writing

Businesses require funding and grants from various organizations, therefore, they need a professional writer to write proposals for grants and funds. Even to pitch for a fundraising campaign, a business needs proposals. You can cater to this specific niche.

Business plan writing

Business needs a detailed plan and not all business owners and founders are good at writing their own business plan. Therefore, you can offer your services to help businesses write or refine their business plans.

 

[Abigael]

Business writing is a great niche to venture into as a writer. It has so many opportunities that one can tap into. You just need to be an expert in one of this areas then start writing until you become a prolific writer in this niche. That is when opportunities will keep following you.

Copywriting is one great area that a business writer can focus on. I have seen so many copy writers who share their stories in LinkedIn. So many companies and businesses require copies for marketing and advertisement. Those who are experts at this always get clients.

Another area of business writing that I have seen so many get into is proposal writing. In fact, those jobs get advertised a lot in freelancing sites and pay so well.

After you have chosen an area you will focus on as a business writer, you need now to advertise yourself widely. That is how you will get clients.

 

[moonchild]

As a business writer there are a lot ways to get paid, first of all you have to build an audience, which is the foundation of what you want to do, without an active audience it will be hard to build social proof, but after getting that covered, you can offer your writing services directly to businesses and organizations. This can include writing copy for websites, marketing materials, internal communications, and more. You can find these opportunities by reaching out to businesses directly or by joining a business writing agency.

You can use your business writing skills to teach others through courses, workshops, or one-on-one coaching. This can be a great way to share your knowledge and skills with others while also earning an income, a lot of people are trying to learn new skills online, if you position your service you will be able to gain clients and build up a brand.