Another Way for Writers to Earn Money: Whitepapers

Writers can do so many things: We can write fiction and nonfiction books. We can teach others how to write. We can be editors or marketing writers. We can be instructional designers or technical writers.  Here's another opportunity for those of us who know how and love to write:  Writing Whitepapers.



The bog Klariti: Small Business Tips for Smart People outlines what you need to know to get started:

"If you’ve got good writing skills and have in-depth subject matter expertise, you should be able to generate additional income by writing white papers.
I started writing them by accident when the in-house white paper writer fell ill and someone had to write it. Looking back, it wasn’t the greatest document I’ve written but the client accepted it and the customer response was positive.
Since then, I’ve managed to carve out a niche as a white paper writer, which has been very helpful when other avenues dried up. I thought I’d share a few tips on how I got started, how to build up a client list, and how much you should charge."

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