The Ultimate Guide To Finding High Paying Freelance Writing Jobs in 2022

There’s profitable writing gigs for everyone⁠ — here’s how to find them

Eileen Ystheim
5 min readJun 2, 2022
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Whether you’re into writing copy for brands or getting paid to pen articles on your blog, there’s a writing job out there with your name. But if you’re looking to make some serious bank as a freelance writer, you need to focus on writing gigs that pay well. Read on for tips on finding high-paying freelance writer jobs in 2022.

What makes your writing valuable?

As the market is getting increasingly saturated, it’s more important than ever to stand out and get paid well. Finding your high-paying writing niche is the first step. A writing niche is simply a focus or specialization. If you have a particular interest or expertise in a subject, that’s a great place to start.

You can target specific clients with specific needs that match your skills when you have a specialty. This makes you more valuable and allows you to charge higher rates. And also, don’t be disheartened if you start out low. Build your portfolio and get testimonials, and you’ll be able to raise your rates as you go.

For example, let’s say you’re a new freelance writer who wants to focus on writing web copy. You could…

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Eileen Ystheim

Journalist gone freelance. Wrote my way to 100k. Helping others do the same with books & courses. Neurodivergent. Crazy cat lady. Fueled by coffee & creativity