SUBJECT: Lesson #2 - Types of Freelance Writing

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Freelance writing has two forms, print (magazines and
newspapers) and web content (web based). There are a number of
ways through which a freelance writer can earn a steady source
of income. You can work as research writers, essay writers,
story and drama writers, copy writers, bloggers, eBook writers,
magazine writers, catalogue material writers, content writers,
advertising copy writers, corporate copy writers, grant writing
(for nonprofit organizations), essay writers, resume writers are
just to name a few. However, all these above listed freelance
writing jobs may fit in one way or another under any of the
below mentioned broad categories.

• Creative writing

Creative writing is often referred to as the imaginative and
original form of writing. It requires a great deal of creativity
and thought to compose such artistic writing pieces. It is
different from other technical forms of writing as it is guided
by writer?s own feelings and emotions. Writing which may fall
under this category includes poems, novel, drama, story, epic
etc.

• Web Blog and SEO writing

Today a number of websites are hiring people to stock content on
their websites. Web blog and SEO writing comes under this
category.

Web Blog contents are normally shorter than other forms of
freelance writing like technical writing or research writing.
Blog posts are normally written in a very informal tone and may
attract many youngsters who like staying up with internet buzz
to work as blog freelance writers.

SEO writing refers to Search Engine Optimization writing. It is
a form of web content writing, where, writers are required to
keep focus on key words and other search optimization
techniques, which bring traffic to their sites. The pay is
usually a flat rate and sometimes with bonuses for traffic
attraction.

• Newsletters, Editorial and Magazine writing

These are one of the most lucrative and technical forms of
writing that may fall under the umbrella of copywriting. These
forms of writings require defined focus, in-depth research and
an extensive reading. It is best suited for people from the
advertising agencies, publishers, public relation firms etc.

• Sales and Marketing Writing

Sales and marketing writing is the most common source of
freelance writing that generally requires marketing skills. As
businesses around the globe are going online, companies require
the services of efficient freelance writers for online marketing
of their services and products. It usually involves writing
product descriptions, sales letters, marketing oriented web
papers and media content, marketing and business plans etc.

• EBook Writing

As internet is becoming a wide medium, the scope for EBook
writers is expanding. Many electronic publishing houses are
hiring the services of eBook writers. EBook writing may
sometimes take the form of ghost writing, where the original
author of the book remains anonymous or someone else?s name is
attached to the work done by you. People who value recognition
in their field may find it unattractive.

Our next lesson is dedicated on highlighting factors that help
you realize and improve your writing skills. Stay tuned!

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