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5 Freelance Writing Side Hustles For People Who Love To Write

forbes.com – Monday April 20, 2026

Side hustles are popular amongst working Americans. SurveyMonkey found that 37% of workers have a side hustle. They’re a great way to earn extra income, especially as 43% of Americans did not experience a pay rise in the past year, and living costs continue to bite.

If you’re someone who considers themselves a bit of a wordsmith, you should explore a writing-based side hustle to supplement your income. While AI has lowered the barrier to entry for written content, the myriad of AI-generated “slop” on the internet has led to increased demand for creative, strategic, and nuanced human writers and communications professionals. Tech Radar reports that communications jobs have surged by 25.2%.

Here are several side hustles that leverage your writing expertise and can be turned into a profitable freelance writing business.

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