The Terribly Unsexy & Underserved Freelance Niche That Six-Figure Writers Love

Freelance writers are fighting over scraps of blog posts, social media content, and website copy, but there's a quieter corner of the industry where companies are throwing serious money at writers.

Everyone wants to write blog posts, social media content, and website copy. And guess what? That’s exactly why those gigs don’t pay well. The market is flooded.

Meanwhile, there’s a quieter corner of the industry where companies are throwing serious money at writers. They need these projects done—it’s how they drive revenue of their own—and not many writers specialize in them.

💰 I’m talking about deliverables like case studies, white papers, and grant proposals.

Not as glamorous as writing viral think pieces? Maybe. But these projects command four- and five-figure fees per piece. And the best part? Once you break into this niche, clients come to you.

Let’s talk about why these writing gigs pay so well—and whether they’re right for you.

👉 Full subscribers: Let’s dig into exactly what clients are looking for in these high-paying, “unsexy” writing deliverables. You’ll find tips on how to pitch and land these gigs, too.