Demand Sage published a report revealing the latest trends and statistics in the freelancing world.

One of the main insights was that the U.S. alone currently has around 73.3 million freelancers, and the data forecasted that by 2028, the number will reach 90 million.

In addition, a Fiverr study found that 73% of U.S. employees plan to add (or continue adding) extra income by freelancing in 2023.

As 31% of freelancers earn around $75,000 yearly, with freelance writers making almost $42,000 (or $30-$40 per hour), the increasing number of people trying to create a new income stream is not surprising.

Just on Upwork, there are more than 12 million registered freelancers, with content writers making between $10 and $80 per hour.

And although Upwork is currently the biggest platform for freelancers, the number of competitors can be overwhelming.

So, if you want to land a freelance writing gig without competing too much for your client's attention, try one of the following 23 places that offer writing jobs.

*Please note: Any quoted fees and membership costs are correct at the time of publication, and are all in USD currency.

#1. Scripted

Scripted is an online platform connecting writers with businesses looking for quality content.

Their clients include big brands like Adobe, Adidas, LinkedIn, L’Oréal, and IBM.

Scripted offers writing opportunities for beginners and advanced writers, but you must fulfill some criteria even as a beginner.

To become a Scripted writer, you need to create an account, fill in basic information, attach your samples, and take a short quiz.

Good to know:

• Clients across more than 37 industries, and a variety of niches and topics to choose from

• An option to directly approach clients and pitch them a unique idea

• Basic requirements: LinkedIn account and at least two writing samples

• Typically, payments start at $0.05 to $0.10 per word

#2. Bou.co

Bou.co cooperates with trendsetting brands and one of the fastest-growing companies in the world, so the requirements for freelancers are a bit higher.

However, if you have advanced skills and experience in marketing, copywriting, SEO, brand strategy, or analytics, it can be a great place for you.

Good to know:

• They also have work opportunities for people skilled in photography, development, design, or video/animation

• You can define your rates when applying

• A short application you can fill out within 5 minutes, no quizzes/testing

#3. nDash

nDash is a similar platform to Scripted — they connect advanced freelance writers with brands and companies looking for quality content on a wide range of topics.

They want to deliver their clients only the best work, so the conditions to become a nDash writer are set higher (in exchange for above-average rates for their writers).

You need to attach a minimum of 10 writing samples from various sources (your blog, Medium, client work, guest posts, etc.) and back up your skills and experience within a particular niche with some proof.

Good to know:

• The average assignment payment ranges from $150-$450

• Not suitable for complete beginners

• You need to have a Stripe account

• A more complex sign-up process than usual

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You'll find here all the advice needed for building an ideal profile to get accepted, templates to create attractive pitches and tips and tricks on how to stand out and make the most of this platform.

#4. Freelancer

Freelancer.com works the same way as Upwork. After signing up, you get access to projects to make bids on them alongside other applicants.

Writing jobs include ghostwriting, copywriting, or blogging, and they’re either a one-time opportunity or longer-term cooperation.

If you have other skills, you can also land here gigs related to SEO, marketing, website development, graphic design, or data entry.

Good to know:

• To access more jobs and projects, you have to sign up for paid memberships

• The prices start at $5/month

• The platform takes a fee from every assignment you complete

#5. Compose.ly

Equally to nDash, Compose.ly provides content for businesses and clients within various industries. Their freelancers create blog posts, white papers, products description, e-books, or SEO copies.

Compose.ly pay above-average rates and claim to provide freelancers with constant writing opportunities.

To land a job here, you have to sign-up and pass a writing test to be invited to their platform.

Good to know

• The average rate is $0.1 to $0.14 per word

• Bi-monthly payments via PayPal and no membership fees

• One of the highest-paying writing platforms

#6. FlexJobs

FlexJobs is a popular job board listing dozens of work opportunities every week.

You can find here writing gigs from clients and companies worldwide, regardless of whether you’re looking for full-time, part-time, or freelance work.

Plus, the website has handy filters that allow you to narrow down the results and simplify your job search.

Good to know:

• Unless you have a paid account, you can view jobs but can’t apply

• The service is subscription-based and starts at $10/week or $25/month

• It’s one of the best job boards for writers looking for remote gigs

#7. ServiceScape

At ServiceScape, you can make money working on projects as an editor, writer, translator, or graphic designer.

Be aware that you need to provide verifiable details proving your experience and education, as they're quite selective and aim to hire only trustworthy creators.

While you find many high-paying projects here, you might be asked to complete (short) non-paid samples before the client decides whether they’ll assign you the job.

Good to know:

• The platform takes a 50% fee

• You can set your own rates for every project

• Good place for people new to freelancing

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#8. ProBlogger

ProBlogger is a job board where you can find freelance writing jobs both as a beginner and an advanced writer.

You can often land here a long-term gig and build great relationships with clients and companies.

Writing opportunities range from freelance to part-time and full-time jobs, and most of them are remote positions.

Good to know:

• You don’t need any paid membership to access the postings, just a free account

• Great place for freelancers just starting out

• Variety of jobs and an advanced search option

#9. Study.com

Study.com is an online learning platform offering general education and professional development courses.

They have open positions for experienced people in research, copywriting, reviewing, editing, or online tutoring.

Good to know:

• Various remote positions for contractors

• Their jobs give you flexibility and the option to work on your own schedule

• For writing positions, you’ll get paid ‘per project’

#10. All Freelance Writing

Another job board with dozens of writing opportunities listed every week.

They divide writing jobs into categories VERY-LOW, LOW-PAY, SEMI-PRO, and PRO, based on the rates. Very-low-pay jobs are gigs that pay up to $25, low-pay up to $50, semi-pro between $50 and $100, and pro starts at $100.

You also have the option to publish your writer profile so potential clients can find you on the All Freelance Writing website when searching for suitable candidates.

Good to know:

• You can sign-up for their newsletter to get job postings straight into your mailbox

• You can find here many pro-rate jobs from $250 to $1000

• The website is free to use — no membership required

• They have a Writer’s Markets section where you can find various websites and publications paying writers

#11. Mediabistro

Mediabistro is a creative job market that gives you access to writing, editing, or design gigs.

You can find here opportunities to work for big, well-known companies (e.g., FOX), but many jobs on their website are full-time positions meant for US-based writers.

Good to know:

• You can create job alerts to get informed when your preferred jobs get posted

• They offer paid membership ($15/month) for freelancers who want to access diverse courses or tools

• Seems less ‘crowded’, but not so many job postings

#12. SmartBlogger

SmartBlogger is one of the most popular blogs dedicated to teaching writers how to make money writing online.

You can learn here how to build your freelance writing career from scratch, but besides this, you can also access a job board filled with writing opportunities.

Good to know:

• Access to a lot of free resources on writing and freelancing

• Free job board

• Many fully-remote working opportunities — both freelance and full-time

#13. Blasting News

Blasting News is a platform comparable to Medium — you can write about your favourite topics, publish your posts, and get paid based on the content’s performance.

Their website brings news from all over the world, and you can even write in Spanish or Italian.

Although you have complete control over what you’re going to publish, you don’t have any guarantee on how much you’ll earn for a particular piece of content.

Good to know:

• You should be active on social media to share your writing

• You can get paid up to $500 per article

• Driving traffic to your posts is part of your work

#14. Freelance Writing Jobs

Freelance Writing Jobs (FWJ), a well-known job board, offers copywriting, web-content writing, blogging, editing, and journalism jobs.

Besides looking for a gig, you can read their writing tips or even submit your content to the FWJ as a guest post.

Good to know:

• No membership/account required to view the jobs

• Access to diverse writing contests

• You can also find here a list of other websites paying for content

#15. Twine

Twine connects freelancers with companies looking for high-quality work in different areas.

Their clients usually search for copywriters, SEO experts, infographics designers, digital marketers, music composers, web developers, and people skilled in video, animation, graphics, and design.

You can simply create a profile, add your portfolio, and start applying for the jobs posted in their job section.

Good to know:

• The platform charges a small fee for the payments you receive for your work

• Option to pitch to potential clients

• Pro membership ($10/month) allows you to access more jobs and reach more clients

#16. Contena

Contena is a popular place for new writers trying to get into freelancing.

In their academy, you can access courses that will teach you how to start as a writer from scratch and help you find jobs and potential clients.

Their writing gigs cover numerous industries, topics, and content forms (e-books, blog posts, web copies, etc.).

Good to know:

• Great for beginners without any experience

• Very costly membership — starting at $83/month

• No possibility to access any jobs without paying for membership

#17. Guru

The same as on Upwork, clients can post jobs on Guru and choose the most suitable freelancers from all the applicants.

You can find here numerous kinds of writing jobs — from translating, editing, proofreading, copywriting, and writing web content or books to academic and technical writing.

However, when choosing to freelance on platforms like Guru, it's important to know how to write effective pitches.

Good to know:

• Free membership to apply for 10 jobs/month

• The platform takes from your earning fees between 5% and 9%

• Advanced filters that help you narrow down your job search

#18. SteadyContent

SteadyContent is an Austin-based company offering content written by their freelancers to more than 600 brands.

They're focused on crafting blog posts and web pages, and they cover a wide scope of topics.

When applying, you will be asked to take a 40-question English language test and write a short, 250-word sample.

Good to know:

• Lower rates for your work, between $0.02 and $0.06/word

• Quick registration and application process — if accepted, you can start writing for money the same day you applied

• Ability to choose only the tasks you want to work on

#19. Cravinkminds

Cravinkminds is a marketplace for all kinds of creative freelancers — their job categories include graphics & design, writing, translation, video, animation, programming, or music and audio.

This platform works similarly to Fiverr, thus, you have to promote your services and wait for the clients to choose you.

Good to know:

• It's free to start making money here as a freelancer

• Full membership for a one-time payment of $7 to access all advanced futures

• Possibility to sell your e-books, win writing contests, or make money with affiliate marketing

#20. SkipTheDrive

SkipTheDrive gives you access to hundreds of remote & hybrid writing jobs from all over the world.

They often post opportunities to write for well-known brands, startups, or Fortune 500 companies.

Besides this, you can find here hundreds of other remote jobs in categories like customer service, marketing, or web development-

Good to know:

• No filtering options, which makes the search for jobs unnecessarily difficult — thus, when exploring writing jobs, just type “writer” into the search bar

• It's free to view jobs and apply for them

#21. VirtualVocations

VirtualVocations is a website focused on providing only-remote positions to job seekers with diverse expertise and skills.

Thus, apart from writing jobs, you'll also find here remote gigs in categories of customer service, HR, business analysis, help desk, technical support, accounting, data entry, software development, consulting, and more.

Good to know

• Good filter options that simplify your job search

• You have to create a free account to access the jobs

• You can set up job alerts for the positions you're most interested in

#22. Best Writing

Best Writing is a job board promoting part-time, full-time, contract, freelance, and remote writing opportunities.

On their website, you can find job postings from well-known companies like Semrush, Amazon, Forbes, or Zapier.

They also have an additional “freelance jobs” section that includes only opportunities published by companies/publications on Twitter.

Good to know:

• For $9/month, you can get the Best Writing daily newsletter with the latest jobs + public writer profile on their website

• You can access all the jobs for free without a sign-up

• Ability to submit your writer’s profile to improve your chances of landing a gig

#23. Working Nomads

Another job board for people looking for remote gigs. You can browse opportunities based on category or location.

While the jobs posted here are remote, it's good to use a location filter as many companies are looking for remote workers within particular areas, e.g. Europe, North America, the UK, or Australia (this is mostly for tax/legal purposes).

Good to know:

• You can sign up for job alerts based on your preferences

• The job board is free to use, and you can apply for the jobs without creating an account on their website

• General lack of writing jobs

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