Median / Average Pay ($)
- $34.75 / hour (BLS.gov) (Writers and Authors)
- $29.83 / hour (Indeed.com)
- $23.03 / hour (Payscale.com)
- $36.74 / hour (ZipRecruiter.com)
Services Provided
- General – Writing convincing text for product descriptions, case studies, press releases, websites (e.g., FAQ page), white papers, and other general purposes.
- Branding and Storytelling – Developing brand messaging, writing provocative text for a company’s mission, voice development, and vision statements, including speech writing for events or media messages.
- Technical – Writing appealing content discussing topics such as finance, SaaS (Software as a Service), software, law, medical issues, healthcare, and documentation.
- Marketing – Creating copy for landing pages, email marketing, direct responses, advertisements, social media, lead magnets, and sales pages to maintain or increase user engagement.
- Specialized Service – Writing impactful text for a distinct audience or goal, such as writing the script for an explainer video or a podcast, resume writing, or ghostwriting.