5 Freelance Writing Jobs That Pay $10,000+ In 2025

Have you ever dreamed of setting up a six figure freelance writing business but wondered if that was even possible?

Making several thousand dollars per freelance writing project is not a farfetched idea at all. In fact, as you’ll see below, some freelance writers can get paid as much as an eyewatering $1000 per page. How much exactly you earn depends on several factors, such as how long you’ve been in the freelance writing business, the industry you’re writing for, your writing skills and proficiency, the types of projects you’ve taken on in the past, and the level of complexity with the freelance writing projects you’re taking on.

Let’s look at five of the most lucrative freelance writing jobs, so you can start building your freelance writing career in 2025:

1. Freelance White Paper Writer

Whites paper writing is perhaps the most difficult freelance writing project you can embark on, but this can be a good thing, as the difficulty and scope of the project is reflected in the pay. Freelance writers who create white papers can get paid as much as $1,000 or more per page, with most projects earning between $2,000 and $10,000, according to the AWAI (American Writers and Artists Institute) for a single white paper.

White papers serve a dual purpose: they educate readers on an essential industry-relevant topic, using original research and surveys. And they also leverage this educational point to sell—positioning themselves as a leading authority and industry expert. This is what makes your role as a white paper writer so critical and is another reason why it is so lucrative.

2. Freelance Case Study Writer

Case study writing is similar to white paper writing, in that it can inform and sell. But it has a more obvious focus here, demonstrating to potential customers how a product or service solved a pain point in a customer’s experience. This requires strong storytelling skills, as you will need to create detailed narratives that persuade and engage readers. This freelance writing job is very in-depth and descriptive, and is a perfect choice if you enjoy portraying experiences and indirectly selling through copy.

Case study writers working remotely can make as much as $78,000 annually according to Zip Recruiter.

3. Freelance Sales And Landing Pages Writer

Another type of freelance writer is a sales and landing page writer. This means that you would write the ad copy for businesses’ websites to increase lead conversions into sales and improve the sales funnel. This is a great freelance job choice for you if you already have a background within business development or the sales industry, as it will be easier for you to pitch to clients to provide the service, given your background and strong expertise within this area.

Freelance writers on UpWork who write copy for sales and landing pages set their rates near $100 and up to $250 for a project. With several projects throughout the month, it’s easy to see how you could earn up to $10,000 (if not more) per year.

4. Freelance Ghost-writer

Another high-paying niche for freelance writers is ghost-writing. Ghost-writing is when you write a book for an author, enabling them to put their thoughts, book concepts, and ideas into a tangible manuscript which is suitable for publication. However, as a “ghost” writer you are not named or credited as the author. This can be a time-consuming writing gig, but if you are really good at it and enjoy this work you could see yourself making several thousand dollars per writing project.

“Talented ghost-writers can earn from $20,000 up to $100,000+ annually writing for clients. Fiction book fees range from $0.01 to $1 per word based on genre, length, and writer experience. Nonfiction ghost-writers typically charge flat rates starting around $15,000 to $40,000+ per book,” says Kindlepreneur.com.

5. Freelance Grant Writer

Freelance grant writers play a pivotal role in the success of small businesses and non-profits, enabling them to receive financial awards necessary for the undertaking of their projects and programs. This is a rewarding freelance role as it enables you to give back to your community, whether working with non-profits or helping underserved businesses. It can also be a highly demanding freelance writing gig however, due to tight deadlines, the complex nature of obtaining funding, and the rigid requirements that are sometimes imposed by would-be donors. This means that you need to have essential skills such as:

• Ideally a background in grant writing previously
• Strict attention to detail and an understanding of donor requirements (the least discrepancy can lead to a bid or grant application being rejected)
• Relevant industry knowledge would be helpful enabling you to better tailor proposals and use industry-specific jargon
• Strong communication skills (being able to get to the point and craft a compelling narrative while answering questions concisely and presenting facts and figures is essential)
• Project management skills
• Finally a grant writing certification can help you further establish your credibility and prepare you for this type of freelance writing work

Freelance grant writers earn on average $48,000 a year.

These five remote freelance writing jobs provide you with plenty of scope to establish your own six-figure business over time, leveraging your love for writing and your existing industry knowledge and expertise, which you can apply in your writing work to help clients achieve their business goals and win more customers.