We all desire a career that makes a lot of money. We wish for some skills that speak louder than a degree. If you agree, then you are in the right place.
I already shared the impacts of Creative Writing. Read to feel more transparent about your writing career.
Welcome again, all aspiring writers and readers! As we connected to a writing community, I can feel many questions arising inside you and becoming obstacles in your writing journey.
I know you are puzzling between what options are available in creative writing and how writers can make careers in them.
So, to solve your where, why, what and how, here I am with my next creative writing blog.
I’ve listed some interesting high-paying jobs in creative writing and mentioned some required skills that will help you pursue a growing career in writing.
So, are you ready to learn more about the creative writing world?
Let’s jump into the core!
The first highest-paying job in creative writing is screenwriting.
Screenwriting
After discovering OTT platforms, the need for quality content and scripts has reached consummation. The screenwriting industry is booming with gripping narratives and unique stories, demanding eminent scripts and screenwriters.
Millions of new subscribers are joining different OTT platforms, amplifying competition among these streaming apps.
They consistently need new, engaging, impactful, and well-written stories to maintain their status. Their needs develop opportunities for screenwriters.
A screenwriter can write TV show scripts, Film scripts(either feature or short film), Documentary scripts, Theatre or play scripts, and web series. They can pitch their stories to multiple production houses. It is challenging, but your skills make it effortless.
The earnings of a screenwriter depend on three factors:
1. Experience. 2. The budget of the production house. 3. The story of the script.
Simply, a true writer(a writer who creates the whole script, including story, dialogues, world-building, etc.) can earn Rs 20 lakh to 1 crore+ in India, but the fees can vary with the above factors.
To become a prominent and capable screenwriter, you should include brilliance in,
Skills:
- Complete knowledge of the screenwriting world(Plots, 3 Act Structure, etc.)
- Familiar with the implementation of writing techniques.
- Write unique and compelling stories.
- Knowledge of the standard format to write and submit a script.
- A brief understanding of how to pitch a script(good narration).
- Develop engaging worldviews, dialogues and characters.
- Language proficiency.
- Good researcher.
Authoring
Another highest-paying job is Authoring. Platforms like Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing(KDP), Notionpress, Pothi.com, etc., provide free self-publishing services at zero or minimum costs. This extreme step has changed the lives of many debut authors.
Also, apps like Kindle, Google Books, Webnovel and Kobo deliver millions of digital books to their readers at the lowest costs. This expands the author market and enables authors to reach a larger audience.
An author can choose any publishing service: Self-publishing, Traditional or Partnered Publishing. Every option has merits and demerits. Royalty differs with service, so select after thorough research.
Well-known publishing houses like Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, Rupa, Westland Books, and Juggernaut Books offer higher royalties than lesser-known houses.
A bestselling author can earn millions. The royalty fee will increase if the story is chosen for a screen adaptation.
If you are planning to use your creative writing in the author world, then you should add some skills to achieve this tremendous success,
- Potency in creating a unique story.
- Brilliancy in storytelling with writing techniques.
- Knowledge of character Development, dialogues and worldview.
- Book marketing.
- Good researcher.
- Excellent at observing.
- Language proficiency.
Audio Story Scriptwriting
The market for Audio Stories is also increasing constantly. Platforms like Audible, Spotify, KukuFm, Pocket FM, Wynk, etc., have been created for people who love to gain knowledge or entertain by listening to audio content. These platforms highly invest in audio podcasts and fictional and non-fictional audio stories.
Because the demand for listening content is high, the need for excellent audio story scriptwriters is also increasing. These platforms have crores of subscribers. It gives any scriptwriter a good start and a promising career.
A recognized audio story scriptwriter can earn up to 1 lakh per month. The amount varies with the “amount per word” decided in the agreement based on the writer’s experience.
If you are also thinking about how to make a career in the audio story world, then gain some skills;
- Mastery of Audio story scriptwriting.
- Knowledge of how to write a script and techniques used.
- Ability to create engaging and original content.
- Strong narrative written voice.
- Imagination ability and creation.
- Development of characters, dialogues and worldviews.
- Understanding of Audio Production.
- Good researcher.
- Be Punctual.
Digital Content Writing
Content marketing is storytelling. Writers who understand narrative + audience = high value.
Creative writing is present everywhere. Everyone needs a writer who works on the foundation of emotions. In today’s era, every industry is trying to attract a large crowd towards their products. Digital content writing plays a vital role in fulfilling their needs.
An ingenious digital content writer can connect people to products and businesses. Advertisements, Marketing, Social media, Websites, and Blogs for any platform can create attractive content.
A well-established company can pay up to Rs 1 lakh per ad and Rs 20,000 for a digital writing post. The amount varies with creativity and company.
Big brands invest in engaging words and ads that increase the need for digital content writers. The salary of a content writer can go up to 12L/ annum.
If the next prominent digital content writer is reading this blog, then you require some skills like,
- Understanding of Digital marketing.
- Proficient Knowledge of Search engine optimization(SEO).
- Good researcher and fact-checker.
- Engagement and clarity in words.
- Writing profoundly.
- Excellence in editing and proofreading.
- Technical knowledge of the preferred field(if required).
Ghostwriting
Ghostwriting means a writer will develop a book, blog, or script for others without having credit for their work. They sell their words and talent for great pay. It sounds good in terms of money but not identity.
As a writer, I never promote ghostwriting. I feel it seizes the identity of a writer. A writer works behind the curtain, but it is a fact that ghostwriting is one of the high-paying jobs in creative writing. Many successful writers use this writing.
A ghostwriter can work for production houses, publishing houses, celebrities, or media to write content. They can also collaborate with people to convey their ideas.
A Professional ghostwriter has to forget themselves and create content from other’s perspectives and needs. A ghostwriter works on every aspect that makes the content more credible. After contracting, they can’t break confidentiality.
A professional ghostwriter can earn up to Rs 1 crore per project. The fee structure is based on the type of project and experience.
The amount is high for screenwriting but less for magazines or sharing ideas.
A creative writer needs to add some skills if they want to work as a ghostwriter;
- Versatility Across different writing styles.
- Confidentiality.
- Adhere to deadlines, projects and guidelines.
- Good communication skills.
- Language proficiency.
- Good researcher, knowing different topics.
Blogging
A blogger can work independently or create content in collaboration. A writer can choose blogging as a profession when they have accurate skills in at least one field. They can write blogs about any favourable topic, such as travelling, cooking, fitness, writing, politics, ancient India, etc. It can be anything that attracts an enormous crowd.
Many renowned platforms are available to establish a strong foundation in blogging. A blogger can choose websites like Blogger.com, WordPress, and Medium to create their website for blogging.
Blogging is also a high-paying job that generates revenue through different mediums, including displaying advertisements, paid subscriptions, selling products, sponsored content and marketing.
A well-established website can generate lakhs of money, but it depends on the visitors.
A blogger should concentrate on engaging and quality content. In this quickly evolving world, people need knowledge in a second. So, don’t waste words writing long blogs if not required. Try to elaborate in a few words as you can. It is possible by practising and knowledge.
A blogger can establish an appealing website by following some skills;
- Knowledge of at least one topic thoroughly(technical and non-technical)
- Content planning and consistency.
- Understanding of engaging blog writing.
- Knowledge of how SEO works
- Focus on the economy of words.
- Be a good researcher and fact-checker.
These are some high-paying careers in creative writing. I hope this blog helps you learn more about the writing world. If you find it informative, please share your feedback here.
I promise the series of ultimate writing blogs will continue.
Till that,
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