Freelance Writer

What areas of freelance writing are the most in-demand right now? Corporate blogging? Speechwriting? Copywriting? Something else?

Asked by Hildabird over 12 years ago

Marketing writing is always in demand--even in (especially in) a tough economy, people need to sell their products. Also, in my experience, writers with specialized backgrounds are always in demand. If an aerospace firm needs someone to handle their writing, they might require someone to write everything from marketing copy to government proposals to technical reports--in other words, pieces with very different audiences. If one writer has an understanding of aerospace engineering, the aviation market, challenges faced by pilots, etc., they're already miles ahead of a writer who is simply a good writer. The first writer is more likely to 1) know what questions to ask, 2) understand the implications of a new development, 3) understand how it affects the industry, and 4) know where to look or who to ask for more information. As a result, the company can spend less time training the writer and less time explaining why the finished piece doesn't quite encompass the needs of the company, customer, and industry. Write what you know. :)

I would like to start my new project on lavish individual villas for some Elite Clients. Any idea who can do that the best?

Asked by Ellis over 12 years ago

Any experienced marketing writer should be able to handle that kind of project. Luxury marketing is similar to standard marketing, with a few tweaks in tone/language/word choice. You might start with marketing agencies that have worked with luxury-industry clients. If they don't have writers on staff, they should be able to point you in the right direction.

What do freelance writers use for health insurance?

Asked by Geena over 12 years ago

Freelance writers have to buy their own insurance. That part is no fun.

What would you say to an 18-yr-old whose parents told her, "The world already has too many writers, do something else?"

Asked by melinda over 12 years ago

What do you think is appropriate to charge a company who is looking for researched, 500-700 word blog posts on its site? I see many opportunities like this, but the companies are literally paying $10-15 per post, which is ridiculous.

Asked by shogunn over 12 years ago

How young were you when you started your writing

Asked by ChiickenBock over 9 years ago

Do you foresee a time when writers are better compensated? Or will this forever be a starving artists' medium? (I'm obviously not talking about the J.K. Rowlings of the world, but rather, the average, everyday, good writer).

Asked by 1candream over 12 years ago