How to make money as a writer in 2018 [infographic]

Posted by Wordtracker on 28 Sep, 2018
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With so many different writing roles, what should you choose and what level of salary can you expect? Read on for an outline of the many opportunities available.

There are many ways to make good money from writing in 2018. You can choose from blogging, copywriting, editing, proofreading, technical writing to name just a few - and of course web content creation presents a myriad of opportunities.

The infographic below presents the opportunities available, with guidance on roles, publications and average salaries.

Whether you’re a budding novelist or blogger, or looking for some extra income from freelance work, read on. 

Source: Global English Editing

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