How to Make $100/Day as a Writer Online | 6 Ways to Monetize Your Writing

Summary

This video offers insights on how writers can earn over $100 daily, covering six key strategies. It highlights platforms like Fiverr, Upwork, and Craigslist for freelance opportunities, suggests creating newsletters for sponsorships and ad revenue, and emphasizes the benefits of blogging on Medium. Additionally, it promotes writing and publishing eBooks on Amazon for passive income and the value of authoring a book. Lastly, it recommends job sites like FlexJobs for part-time writing positions, encouraging writers to explore diverse income streams.

Takeaways

• 📝 The speaker has been making money from writing for nearly a decade and shares various platforms for earning as a writer.
• 🌐 Freelancing platforms like Fiverr and Upwork are mentioned as places to start earning money through writing services.
• 💰 The speaker highlights that writers can make substantial earnings on these platforms, with examples of top writers earning thousands.
• 📚 The speaker has written a book, 'Freelancer's Way to Freedom,' which provides extensive knowledge on freelancing and making money online.
• 📧 Newsletters are suggested as a way to monetize knowledge, with the potential for ad revenue and brand sponsorships.
• 📰 Medium is introduced as a platform for blogging and hosting newsletters, with the Medium Partner Program offering payment for engagement with content.
• 📖 Writing and publishing eBooks on Amazon is presented as a method for generating passive income, with the option to ghostwrite for clients as well.
• 📘 The importance of writing and publishing your own book is emphasized, as it can lead to passive income and contribute to a broader revenue stream.
• 🔍 FlexJobs is recommended for finding part-time or full-time writing jobs, as companies may prefer hiring part-time workers to cut costs.
• 📈 The script suggests that being a freelance writer can lead to higher earnings than traditional office jobs, especially when combining multiple income streams.
• 📱 Social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram can be used to advertise writing services, potentially attracting clients directly.

Q & A

How long has the speaker been making money from writing?

The speaker has been making money from writing for nearly a decade, starting in 2015.

What is the name of the book written by the speaker about freelancing?

The book is called 'Freelancer's Way to Freedom'.

What are some of the platforms mentioned for finding freelance writing jobs?

The platforms mentioned include Fiverr, Upwork, Legit, Craigslist, and Contena.

How much money has the speaker's friend Georgia made on Fiverr?

Georgia has made more than $1.6 million freelancing on Fiverr.

What is the minimum amount of time it can take to complete basic packages on Fiverr according to the video?

The basic packages on Fiverr can often be completed in less than an hour.

What is a newsletter and how can it be monetized according to the speaker?

A newsletter is a regularly distributed publication that can be monetized through brand sponsorships, influencing, and ad revenue.

What is the Medium Partner Program and how does it work?

The Medium Partner Program is a feature on Medium.com that pays writers for their stories based on interactions such as reads, comments, and shares.

What is an ebook and how can it generate passive income for a writer?

An ebook is an electronic book that can be published on platforms like Amazon to generate passive income through sales.

What is the benefit of writing your own book according to the speaker?

Writing your own book can provide passive income and can be tied into various revenue streams and businesses.

What is FlexJobs and how can it help a writer find part-time work?

FlexJobs is a website where writers can find part-time or full-time job postings, helping them secure consistent work.

How does the speaker suggest writers can find freelance clients outside of the mentioned platforms?

The speaker suggests writers can find clients by posting about their availability and services directly on their social media platforms.

Outlines

00:00

📝 Freelancing for Writing Success

The speaker discusses strategies for earning over $100 per day as a writer, sharing personal experiences from nearly a decade in the field. They mention their book 'Freelancer's Way to Freedom' as a comprehensive guide to freelancing and making money in the gig economy. The speaker highlights six platforms for finding paying clients, starting with freelancing websites like Fiverr, Upwork, and Craigslist, and also mentions Contra as a place to find long-term clients. They emphasize the importance of setting competitive rates and providing clear expectations to clients.

05:01

💼 Monetizing Knowledge Through Newsletters

This paragraph delves into leveraging one's expertise by creating a newsletter, which can generate income through sponsorships, influencer marketing, and ad revenue. The speaker shares their personal newsletter journey, aiming for 10,000 subscribers, and mentions the potential for monetization on platforms like LinkedIn. They suggest that writers should consider turning their thoughts and journal entries into a weekly newsletter to attract followers and eventually, brand partnerships.

📚 Writing and Selling Ebooks on Amazon

The speaker describes the process of writing and publishing ebooks on Amazon as a means to earn passive income. They recount their own experience with selling ebooks and the daily earnings it generated. The paragraph also touches on the possibility of ghostwriting ebooks for clients as an additional revenue stream. The speaker encourages writers to consider writing their own book, emphasizing that it's a manageable process with the help of editors and can lead to significant passive income.

🖋️ Getting Hired for Writing Positions

The final paragraph focuses on the option of being hired for writing positions, using FlexJobs as an example of a platform where one can find part-time or full-time writing jobs. The speaker points out that companies are increasingly open to hiring part-time workers to cut costs, which presents an opportunity for freelance writers. They also suggest using social media to advertise one's writing services, as potential clients may reach out directly, indicating a broader scope for finding freelance writing clients beyond the mentioned platforms.

Keywords

💡Freelancing

Freelancing refers to the act of working independently rather than being employed by a company. In the context of the video, it is the primary means by which the speaker makes money through writing services offered to clients online. The script mentions platforms like Fiverr and Upwork where the speaker has made significant earnings from freelancing.

💡Fiverr

Fiverr is an online marketplace for freelance services where people can offer their writing and other services. The speaker mentions having been on Fiverr for almost 10 years and making close to 1.6 million dollars through the platform, highlighting its potential for writers to earn a substantial income.

💡Newsletter

A newsletter is a regularly distributed publication that the speaker uses to share personal stories, insights, and updates with subscribers. In the video, the speaker discusses using a newsletter as a means to generate income through sponsorships, advertising, and by building an audience.

💡Medium

Medium is a blogging platform that hosts writers' content and offers a partner program for monetization. The speaker suggests Medium as a free platform for writers to publish their work and potentially earn money based on user engagement with their articles.

💡Ebooks

Ebooks, or electronic books, are digital versions of traditional books that can be published and sold online. The script mentions writing and publishing ebooks on Amazon as a way to generate passive income, with the speaker sharing personal experience of earning daily from their own ebooks.

💡Passive Income

Passive income refers to earnings that are generated with little to no effort after an initial work investment. The video discusses various methods for writers to create passive income streams, such as through ebooks and published books, which continue to sell and earn revenue over time without ongoing work.

💡FlexJobs

FlexJobs is a job board that lists flexible and remote work opportunities. The speaker recommends FlexJobs as a resource for writers seeking part-time or full-time remote work, as a way to find more consistent income opportunities.

💡Ghostwriting

Ghostwriting is the process of writing content for someone else who is officially credited as the author. In the script, the speaker suggests offering ghostwriting services as a way for writers to earn income by writing ebooks for clients.

💡Gig Economy

The gig economy refers to a labor market characterized by the prevalence of short-term contracts or freelance work as opposed to permanent jobs. The video's theme revolves around leveraging the gig economy to earn money through various writing-related gigs online.

💡Social Media Marketing

Although not explicitly mentioned, the concept of using social media for marketing one's services is implied when the speaker talks about posting about availability for hire on platforms like TikTok or Instagram. This method is a form of social media marketing where writers promote themselves to potential clients.

💡Part-Time Work

Part-time work refers to employment that requires fewer hours than a full-time job. The speaker discusses the benefits of finding part-time writing work online, which can offer more flexibility and potentially higher earnings than traditional full-time employment.

Highlights

Making over $100 per day as a writer is achievable with nearly a decade of experience.

A 200-page book titled 'Freelancer's Way to Freedom' covers everything about freelancing, writing, and making money in the gig economy.

Freelancing on platforms like Fiverr can be highly lucrative, with one individual making over $1.6 million.

Tips for setting up competitive services on Fiverr to avoid common mistakes.

Other platforms like Upwork and Legit offer opportunities for writers to list their services and earn money.

Craigslist is an unexpected source for finding freelance writing clients.

Contra is a website for hosting portfolios and finding both long-term and short-term writing clients.

Newsletters can be monetized through ad revenue, brand sponsorships, and influencer marketing.

Medium is a blogging platform with a partner program that pays writers for user engagement on their articles.

Earning passive income by self-publishing ebooks on Amazon and offering ghostwriting services.

Writing and publishing your own book can lead to significant passive income and business opportunities.

FlexJobs is a website for finding part-time and full-time writing jobs, offering more consistent work than traditional freelancing.

The importance of leveraging social media to advertise freelance writing services and attract potential clients.

Freelancing can lead to higher earnings compared to traditional office jobs.

The video provides practical advice for writers looking to make money online, emphasizing the value of education and wisdom over production quality.

Encouragement for writers to try new methods of earning money, such as writing a book, despite potential overwhelm.

Transcripts

how to make over $100 per day as a

writer I have been doing this since 2015

I coming up on nearly a decade of making

money from my writing every single day

so in today's video I'm going to go over

the obvious and the not so obvious

places that you can be earning as a

writer from anywhere in the world this

is helpful to both brand new freelance

Raiders as well as those who have been

in the game for a few years now real

quick I wrote a 200 Page book freelancer

way to Freedom out everywhere that

covers every single thing I know about

freelancing writing making money in the

gig economy and side hustling so I

highly recommend checking it out if you

have not done so already and if you have

Reddit reviews are greatly appreciated

I'm going to cover six different places

that you can look for these paying

clients so whether you're making $50 a

day or $500 a day there is always room

for improvement so let's dive into it so

the very first way you're going to make

over $100 per day as a raadar online is

through freelancing you guys know I have

been on Fiverr for almost 10 years I'm

no longer on it but I did make close to

1.6 million freelancing on fiber this is

my friend Georgia who has made even more

than $1.6 million freelancing on fiber

I've had her on my podcast I will link

to my videos below with all the tips and

things to follow for setting up your

services on a site like fivr so that

you're immediately competitive and you

don't have to go through all the

mistakes that I did but there is so much

money to be made on a site like Fiverr

and here are just some of the writers

that are featured at the top here you

know $80 $100 $60 $50 for their basic

packages which often can be completed in

less than an hour so that's really not a

bad rate for getting started as a writer

same thing over on upor same practices

you know you list your services you list

how much you charge per order or per

hour and you just share with the client

you know what they can and cannot expect

when freelancing with you don't sleep on

Legit you guys legit is legit I

obviously had to make that joke same

type of thing as fiber you set up you

know a gig with a cover image your

description and what you're going to be

offering and what charging so a lot of

people in my Facebook group say that

they are making good money on Legit I've

made a couple thousand on Legit um I'm

not actively freelancing on it but I am

thinking about offering freelance

branding coaching Services through legit

soon and then there's Craigslist which I

just did a video on this I had no idea

you could hire freelance writers through

Craigslist until my Facebook group told

me and in the video which I'll link to

below I click on a lot of these and go

through them and they are all actual

legitimate paying clients believe it or

not

but it is still Craigslist so just use

your best judgment when using Craigslist

lastly there's Contra which I find to be

a great website to host your portfolio

if you're a freelance writer and Contra

is also an effective place to pair off

with clients for longer or shortterm

work meaning if you don't want to just

freelance right on one single order and

then the client goes away Contra is a

place where you're going to come into

contact with clients who are looking for

to hire part-time writers or people that

they're going to use on a more regular

basis so definitely check out Contra as

well all of these websites are free to

sign up on by the way so you have

nothing to lose with it this second way

you're going to make

money as a freelance writer is by

profiting off of your knowledge in the

form of a newsletter so I'm going to

show you guys my newsletter right now

inside a flow desk so here's my

newsletter I send this out every week

I'll link to it below as well I'm

covering my whole journey starting a

farm in Upstate New York and I to share

you know little stories and things and

pictures and whatnot I just started this

so my goal is to get it to 10,000

subscribers and once you do people will

pay to have ads in these big white

sections on your newsletter or in the

middle of the newsletter they will pay

for it and you can actually also host a

newsletter inside of LinkedIn which I

have one inside of LinkedIn as well I

probably need to unite them and figure

that out I called it future money I have

6,500 Subs I should really post to it I

haven't posted to it in a while but I

had different brands reach out to me and

offer to pay me to have me mention their

brand on my LinkedIn and inside of my

newsletter so if you're already writing

if you're someone who writes a lot and

you have thoughts and you journal and

all that you should absolutely put it

into a newsletter that you are posting

every week and allowing people on the

internet to follow because you're going

to get money in the form of brand

sponsorships influencing and AD Revenue

the third way you can make money as a

freelance writer online is through the

website media I don't know if you guys

have ever heard of it it's a blogging

website I used to blog on here all the

time until I started my own newsletter

it's a really great place to just again

host a newsletter or a Blog and it's

free to use you don't have to set up

your own website or anything they have

something called the medium partner

program that you can apply to and if you

get accepted you are paid for your

stories meaning you're going to get paid

for how much and how often people are

interacting with your articles how long

they're reading it if they're commenting

on it if they're sharing it all of these

different things come along for the ride

here's the eligibility criteria if you

are interested in doing this so yeah

this is on medium.com and like all the

freelance writing everything I've shown

you so far all of this stuff is free to

do I mean even the newsletter in flow

desk you guys I'm not good with software

it didn't take me long to figure out how

to set this up and use it and even if

you don't want to buy a package with

flow desk which I understand you don't

need to because it's just free to do it

on LinkedIn instead so all of this stuff

is free if you're a writer I would

absolutely be doing these things fourth

thing is writing and Publishing ebooks

to Amazon so you can make passive income

you write an ebook slap a cover on it

let's say you don't want to design the

cover you hire someone on fiber to make

the cover for you you upload it to

Amazon I used to have a bunch of ebooks

on Amazon I had to take them down when I

published my actual book with Wily

publishing they asked me to remove my

ebooks but let me tell you I was earning

like 5 105 $20 a day in passive income

just from having an ebook on Amazon

which you might say to yourself oh

that's not that much money you know what

that adds up and it's really amazing

when it's passive because it's not

something that you need to continuously

manage you just list it post it boom

done and you can also offer writing

ebooks for clients as a ghost writer as

another revenue for yourself as somebody

who makes money writing online which

brings me to writing your own book

listen if you're a writer own it you

don't need to be Shakespeare to write a

book anybody can write a book believe it

or not you just need to hire an Editor

to clean up your writing this is my book

that's been published for a little over

a year now like I said reviews are

definitely appreciated and this makes

you know this sells anywhere from 8 to

24 copies a week and you can do the math

of the money that comes from that was it

a lot of work writing the book of course

but now it's just purely passive income

that I can tie into all of my different

revenue streams and my different

businesses that I have online so write a

book you guys hire Freelancers to help

you hire a managing Editor to work with

you while you're writing the book it

wasn't as hard as I thought it was going

to be so if this sounds like something

that's really overwhelming to you as a

writer you know what just try it just

try it for me today okay the final and

sixth way to make money as a writer

online is by getting hired to do it so

this website's great Flex jobs you just

come in here and input what you want to

be hired for or you look at the

available posted jobs so here's someone

looking for an SEO copywriter influ you

know all all sorts of things so if

you're somebody who's is looking for

more part-time consistent work the you

know the unpredictability of freelancing

is it for you getting hired as a

part-time worker online is easier than

you might think because more companies

are trying to cut costs right now with

the state of the economy and inflation

so they would much rather hire a

part-time person than take on a

full-time salaried individual and if you

say to yourself well I'm not going to

get all the benefits that I would get as

a salaried individual yeah but you're

going to make more money if you're doing

all of these different side gcks as a

freelancer I made so much more money

than I ever would have made in an office

job so don't sleep on checking out

available posted writing jobs on a

website like Flex jobs of course there

are so many other places you can find

freelance writing clients it doesn't

even have to be on the platforms I just

shared with you you can even post that

you're available for hiring or for

writing just directly on your social

media I see people do this on Tik Tok or

on Instagram they'll just post that

they're available here's their hourly

rate and I'll see people engage with

them underneath their post so don't be

shy hide that you are a freelance writer

and your services are very much

available and you may be surprised who

slides into your DMs not everyone who

slides into a DM has weird intentions

some do though some do with that I hope

you guys found this video helpful let me

know your thoughts below if you like the

type of content I'm sharing on here

recently give the channel a subscribe

show a little love and listen I know my

production quality isn't the highest but

the whole point is the education and the

wisdom nuggets that I'm providing to you

guys okay I'll be back soon with more

freelancing making money online gig

economy and content related to the farm

I am starting and opening in Upstate New

York with an Amish family currently bye

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