Best Work From Home Jobs You Can Do

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1. Copywriting

Isn’t everything technically copywriting, you ask? Well, yes, good point. You should write an article about that.



A work from home copywriting job is at the top of the list because you can flex your writing skills, differentiate yourself by becoming an expert in what you’re interested in, and constantly learn new things. Think about how much written word the worldwide web has to offer: every company’s landing page, descriptions of every product sold, articles about how to tie a sailor’s knot, think-pieces on why you should make your own cheese. You can be a part of that, and get paid for it too.

For more actionable strategies on growing a copywriting practice, check out my friend Rob’s $5,000 Freelance Challenge here on the blog.

And if you’re ready to start looking for quality work from home jobs doing copywriting, I recommend searching on both Flexjobs and SolidGigs where they’ve worked hard to source thousands of well-paying opportunities from (flexible) qualified employers.

2. Ghostwriting
For a lot of people, writing doesn’t come naturally. They know what they want to say, but they’re not sure how to say it; they know what they’re trying to communicate with their brand, but they don’t know how to translate it to a powerful message. Even if someone is a pretty good writer, they may just not have the time and would rather delegate it to someone–like you!

By ghostwriting, you won’t have your name attached to it (although you can usually still use it in your portfolio), but you’ll get to take on the personality of whomever you’re writing for and communicate their vision. As far as work from home jobs go, this one can be pretty sweet.

3. Freelance Journalist
Believe it or not, a degree in journalism is no longer a requirement to be a journalist, especially doing it as a work from home job—get started by digging into my guide to starting a freelance business.

If there’s a local story that has caught your eye, consider investigating it and working with a local news organization to publish it—compensation varies, from paying for the article to paying based on how much

ad revenue it brings in. If you grew up on Nancy Drew and The Hardy Boys and never quite let that detective dream go (Law and Order, anyone?) consider trying your hand at writing up news articles.

And if you’re interested in more freelance writing-based opportunities, check out my list of the best freelance jobs where I dive much deeper into the specific websites that are best for freelancers… in particular Flexjobs, SolidGigs and Journalism Jobs.

4. Writing Reviews
Here’s the thing: everyone wants to know what other people thought of a product or service before they buy in, but no one wants to take the time to write those reviews after they bought the thing or went to the place. Believe it or not, this is a work from home job opportunity for you.

There are sites you can sign up on that will pay you for writing reviews—which vary from leaving reviews on other sites to taking a survey about a brand and reviewing their product—but either way, a work from home job writing reviews is an easy way to make a quick buck. A few sites that fall under this category are Swagbucks, Modern Mom, and Influence Central, but (as always) make sure to do your research and ensure that it’s worth your time.

5. Edit Academic Essays
This editing work is a little more specialized, and will require some more specific knowledge of academic writing rules – make yourself an expert in MLA, APA, or Chicago and you’ll find yourself in the perfect niche to rescue desperate college students. A work from home job editing academic essays is the perfect gig, because there is a never-ending market of customers.

Additionally: if you have an academic background above undergrad, target grad students. After looking over their thesis or dissertation for the 800th time, they will pay big money to hand it over to you.

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