Many people love to write and these small business ideas tap into that passion.
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.
Here are a few just to get the ideas started.
And the wonderful thing about all these small business ideas is that writing is essentially a home based business opportunity.
1. Newsletters
There are many more places to look for that need newsletters written for them. Check with magazines, websites and other business online.
Also seek work 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. E-books/E-booklets
You can write and sell ebooks on an area of expertise you might have, or do this for others too. Many people are making a full time income doing this and if you are familiar with Clickbank, the number one ebook provider on the internet you will know that there are over 10,000 ebooks available just on Clickbank alone.
6. 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.
7. Grant Proposals
There is a lot of free money available to business and non-profits if you just know where to look for it and how to write the proposal to apply for the funds. If you have this skill or want to develop it your services could be in demand.
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
16. Internet Marketing
Building websites or trying other ways to
make money online
are some of the most popular small business ideas, and many website owners hire freelancers to write content for their websites and articles to submit to article directories.
Many people make a living doing this type of freelance writing through
Elance
Elance and other writer for hire services. Of course the most profitable way to approach this is to
build your own websites,
but freelancing can be a way of bringing in some income while you are doing just that.
So now that you have some idea of how diverse the opportunities are to make a living writing, let’s look at some small business ideas that put these opportunities into action.
Freelance Writing As more and more people turn to home-based businesses! , both to supplement their income and as a primary source of income, writing, particularly freelance writing will become an ever more popular choice. 101 Ideas To Make Money Writing Instead of a business idea here are 101 ideas to make money from writing, some of which are covered in more depth in the business ideas listed below.
Book Indexer With this business idea you will help people find the information they need in books. Book indexes play an important part of our reading and researching experience.
Esperanto Books Do you have a flair for languages or would you like to learn the world’s universal language - Esperanto? Then this business idea might be just right for you.
Editing English This is an excellent home based business idea for individuals that have basic skills with the English language.
Produce Audio Books If you can read aloud well, have an enjoyable, expressive reading voice, and the patience to record the reading of books one at a time, this may be the business idea for you!