Hi there! It’s Anu from the Duo Thrivers team.
On our website, Anku and I have often shared how you can start a new online business and turn it into a source of income, eventually allowing you to leave your day job.
But today’s article is a little different.
Starting a business requires investment, not always in money, but definitely in time.
For example, if you love writing and want to start a profitable blog, the financial investment is minimal, but you’ll still need to dedicate time to see results.
However, sometimes waiting even a month before making money isn’t an option, especially when bills need to be paid.
For situations like these, I’ve put together a list of 5 Day Jobs that you can easily do if you love writing and have the right skill set.
5 Best Day Jobs For Writers
Now let’s dive into the 13 best day jobs for writers that you should consider.
1. Freelance Writer
The best you can put your writing skills to work is by freelancing. And the best part is, you are never bound to a specific type of writing.
If you are good at blog writer, you can search for the same type of work on platforms like Freelancer.com, Upwork and Fiverr.
Content creators and even businesses are always on the lookout for sourcing writing work from a freelancer.
As the digital business era is attracting more people on board, the opportunities are never going to vanish.
Even after there are tons of A.I. writing tools out there, some people are still looking for real people writing the content for them, as A.I. can’t write experiences and learnings.
You can earn $50 to $100 per hour by writing scripts, blog articles, books and what not. A good earning stream by working at flexible hours from the comfort of your home.
2. Copywriter
Copywriting involves writing marketing materials like emails, ads, website pages, and more to promote brands.
Not at all, the industry isn’t dead, but the way of working has changed.
Do you think business owners who do millions of turnovers every single year will sit in front of their laptop, open up ChatGPT and write their marketing copies?
NO !!!
They still need copywriters who can leverage technology like ChatGPT to create marketing materials for them to grow their business.
Many copywriters start on Upwork or with an internship before moving to full-time gigs.
✍️ Writers often underestimate how much their content can do – especially when paired with a smart traffic strategy like Pinterest.
I help writers who run blogs, offer services, or promote digital products grow their visibility using scroll-stopping Pins and strategic Pinterest SEO. It’s one of the easiest platforms to get discovered – even without a large audience.
3. YouTube Script Writer
You can leverage your writing talents to create scripts for popular YouTube channels and personalities.
These script-writing jobs can pay $20-$70 per video and allow you to work from anywhere.
Why it’s great:
Reaching out directly to YouTubers (using their email) is even better, as the pay is often higher when you bypass freelance sites.
Offer to write 1-2 trial scripts so they can see your style in action.
Try to email 100 YouTubers and I can guarantee you will easily land 2–3 clients.
4. Virtual Assistant
If you’re organized and tech-savvy, a virtual assistant role can be a lucrative remote day job for writers.
The pros:
Sign up on sites like Upwork and PeoplePerHour to find virtual assistant jobs that work with your schedule.
Just be sure to only accept projects within your skill set so you can deliver quality.
The roles above are some of the top-paying, most writer-friendly day jobs.
Look for opportunities that offer schedule flexibility, minimal stress, human interaction, and transferable skills.
With the right day job supporting your true passion, your literary success is within reach!