Writing Opportunities That Pay More Than Your Day Job

How I doubled my corporate salary by avoiding content mills and focusing on these 5 lucrative niches

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Real talk — I left my $45,000 office job in 2022 to write full-time.

Here’s what actually works in 2025, based on my experience and interviews with 30+ writers who made the switch.

Technical Writing

Most writers chase blog posts while ignoring technical writing jobs that pay $75–150 per hour.

Companies need people to write:

• Software documentation
• API guides
• User manuals
• Training materials

You don’t need to be a programmer.

If you can explain things clearly, you’re qualified.

Start by taking a free technical writing course on Google Developer or Microsoft Learn.

Then create sample docs for open-source projects to build your portfolio.

Medical Writing: High Demand, High Pay

Healthcare companies desperately need writers who understand medical topics.