On platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram, whenever you see videos, the creators typically plan and write what they are going to say before recording. This written material is known as content.
Often, these creators do not write the content themselves but hire content writers to do it, for which the writers charge a good amount.
The majority of these content writers work as freelancers, meaning they do all their work from home.
In this video, I will teach you how you can become a freelance content writer.
We will cover topics like how to become a content writer, how to find clients, how much to charge clients, tools for researching topics, and the future of content writing. Let’s get started.
How to Become a Content Writer
To become a content writer, you first need to focus on two key things:
- Choose a Niche: Start by selecting a specific niche or category, such as technology, agriculture, or travel. Once you become proficient in that niche, you can expand your knowledge into other categories.
- Upgrade Your Skills: Continuously improve your skills, like storytelling, and learn how to research topics effectively. We will cover research techniques in detail later. Additionally, pay attention to your English grammar. If you want to write content in Hindi, ensure you have a strong command of the language.
How to Write Content
When writing content, keep a few things in mind:
- Don’t write paragraphs longer than four lines.
- Use headings.
- Make lists wherever possible.
- Incorporate storytelling.
- Pay close attention to language.
- Bold important points or keywords.
- Read and improve your content after writing.
- Before writing on any topic, thoroughly research it and gain complete knowledge.
But where should you conduct research? Let me share some tools and tips.
Research Tools and Tips
The best tools for content writing are AI tools like Hypotenuse AI. You can enter your topic, for example, “content writing tips,” and add keywords like “content writing tips and tools.” You can then set the tone and length, choose titles, and create an outline to generate content.
You can use this generated content as inspiration and rewrite it in your own words.
There is also a new tool, ChatGPT, where you can generate content by simply entering a topic, like “traveling tips.” You can also use it to conduct research.
Personally, I recommend searching for your topic on Google, reading other people’s content, writing similar content, and covering any points they missed.
This approach helps create the best content. But now, let’s discuss where to find clients
How to Find Clients
Here are the four best ways to find clients:
- Freelancer Platforms: Platforms like Fiverr, Upwork, Freelancer, etc.
- Social Media: Complete your profiles on LinkedIn and Instagram (I’ll share my story about how I searched for clients).
- Cold Pitching: Reach out directly to potential clients.
- Networking: Connect with other freelancers.
Now, let’s talk about earnings.
Earnings
How much you can charge depends on your client, your experience, and your knowledge.
It also depends on the language you are writing in.
For instance, for English content of 3,000 words, you can charge ₹800-₹1,200 from an Indian client. For Hindi content, you might get ₹300-₹600. For international clients, you can charge $30-$50 for English content.
Pricing also depends on the category. For example, writing content on history might take 3-4 days of research, allowing you to charge up to ₹5,000. On the other hand, writing about technology, like a smartphone, can be done in a day and might fetch you ₹1,500. As you gain experience, you’ll get a better sense of current market rates and what your clients are willing to pay.