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Types of Creative Freelance Writing

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So many writers want to make their living from freelance writing, but stay true to their creative writing roots. Guess what? It IS possible to do, with the right markets.

Ghostwriting

This is a great place to work your storytelling chops, if you're ok with writing without a byline.

Ebooks

We're going more digital, and outlets for ebooks are growing. Get yours out there today!

Creative Non Fiction

If you've got a message, get it out there. It doesn't have to be fiction to be creative. Consider markets such as Readers Digest.

Personal Essays

A staple of women's magazines--tell your story, then sell it!

Memoir

Similar to the above, just longer. What makes your life unique?

Speeches

These can definitely be an inspiration and a creative outlet, if you have the right subject and/or speaker.

Prayers, Incantations, Toasts, Vows

The spiritual spoken word is important to many people's events, and they may be willing to pay the right writer.

Anthologies

Chicken Soup for EVERYONE! But don't limit yourself to the biggest name "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series. Many publishers are running anthologies, and put up a call for submissions on their websites.

Gift Books

A similar outlet to anthologies, you'll find these gift books directly in front of you at eye level when you're standing in line at Barnes & Noble. If you find one that is your style, take note of the publisher and visit their website.

Art Support

The creative heart in you is probably also into visual art. But most visual art needs some kind of writing support, whether it's educational materials for a museum, introductory brochures, or captions displayed underneath pieces.

Cartoons

An especially great outlet for the political among us.

Literary Magazines

Submit your short stories and poetry to one of the thousands of literary magazines out there. Start locally--take a look at your neighborhood college's English department to see if they publish.

Greeting Cards

Calls for verse and content are all over the internet. Express your sentiments!

Magazine Freelancing

While this is generally classified as journalistic writing, it's possible that there's an outlet for your creative content in the right magazine.

Event Materials

Instead of the staid writing needed for conferences, how about providing some inspirational writing for weddings, baccalaureate ceremonies and memorial services?

Slogans

Ad slogans can be (should be) creative. See what you can do while playing with the language!

Scriptwriting

A prime outlet for the creative mind.

Songwriting

Set your poetry to music.

Blogging

You only need to explore the net to see that blogging can indeed be a creative outlet.