4.) Web site articles

Some of you might be surprised, but writing web site articles can make you some money. Many web sites need a new and interesting content to keep their visitors coming back and score points with search engines.

You won't be able to make much per article – probably $5 to $10 initially. However once you have established customer base, you'll get more orders and make a good extra income writing web site articles.

5.) Marketing materials

Professional copy writing services cost a lot of money. Many small businesses simply can't afford to hire expensive copywriter. Nevertheless they need someone with great writing skills to write promotion materials ( articles, pamphlets, brochures, fliers ) about their products and services.

You must be able to grasp new concepts quickly in order to understand products you will be writing about. It would also help if you have some experience in advertising and have samples of previous work available.

6.) Grammar specialist

Actually this opportunity involves more reading than writing. Many people aren't confident about their grammar and in some cases grammar is very important: term papers, resumes and cover letters, certain types of business correspondence... If you are an expert in English grammar, you can help people to improve quality of their writing by correcting their grammatical mistakes.

There are numerous possibilities to find customers interested in your writing skills. Are there immigrant communities in your town? Naturally many people for whom English is a second language need help filling applications and writing letters. You can advertise your services in immigrant newspapers and community centers.

You should also talk to mortgage brokers and loan officers. Do some of their clients require assistance with application process? If you want to make money by writing speeches, you must contact event planners and inquire if there is a need for your services. Number one key is to think in terms of people who need your services and how to reach them. This way you will be able to succeed in finding clients and developing your business.