Freelance Writer

Our organization is seeking content writers to create articles and blog posts on a variety of topics.

The rate of pay is $20 per 100 words (this comes out to approximately $100 per article or $50 per hour).

Some topics you may be asked to write about include the following (you can always turn down a topic if you do not feel comfortable writing about it, however if you have experience or expertise in a specific area, please let us know):

• Health & beauty
• Fitness
• Home Decor
• Fashion
• Sports
• Do it yourself
• Finance
• Legal
• Medical
• Family/Parenting
• Relationships
• Real Estate
• Restaurants
• Contracting (plumbing, pool building, remodeling, etc.)

These are just some of the more general industries and topics that we cover.

Requirements:

• We ask that all work be completed using a word processor such as Microsoft Word or Open Office
• A reliable internet connection and the ability to meet deadlines
• Good communication skills and respond in a timely manner to editorial staff when they ask for updates on tasks, etc
• Work well as a team member with the rest of our content management and editorial staff

Note: Applicants to this job signaled that accessing some writing tasks may require payment.

Why this role is a strong fit for beginners

Writing is one of the few categories where a portfolio of free, self-published work can substitute for paid experience. If you can write 800 clear words on a topic, someone will hire you. The Freelance Writer opening at IAPWE sits inside the broader Content Writing category, which RemoteRise tracks because it has one of the lowest barriers to entry in remote work. You do not need a polished resume, a four-year degree, or a portfolio full of agency credits to be competitive. You do need to show up, communicate clearly, and follow through on small commitments — which most candidates underestimate.

Skills that actually matter for this content writing role

Hiring managers in remote-first teams skim applications quickly, then look for evidence that you can self-manage. The skills below outweigh credentials almost every time:

• Plain, clear writing voice
• Basic SEO awareness (title tags, headings, internal linking)
• Google Docs comfort
• Willingness to revise based on feedback
• Topic curiosity

If you can credibly demonstrate two or three of these in a short message — with a concrete example, not adjectives — you will already stand out from the majority of beginner applicants.

How to apply for the Freelance Writer role

When you reach out to IAPWE, send a focused note and keep your message under 150 words. Lead with the role title so they know which posting you're responding to, then state plainly why you can be useful from week one. Avoid generic phrases like "passionate self-starter." Replace them with one sentence describing something concrete you have done — a volunteer project, a freelance gig, a class assignment, a personal challenge you solved with software.

• Send the portfolio links in the body of the email, not as attachments — hiring managers are far more likely to click an inline link than open a PDF.
• Pick samples that match the tone of the company you are applying to (warm and casual vs.
• authoritative and technical).

What to expect after you apply

Most remote employers respond within 5 to 10 business days. If you do not hear back in two weeks, send one short, polite follow-up referencing your original message. Do not send more than two follow-ups. While you wait, keep applying — beginner remote-job searches typically convert at 5 to 15 applications per offer, so volume and consistency matter more than perfection. Bookmark this page, browse other listings in the Content Writing category, and check back weekly for fresh openings sourced from the same trusted job feeds.