Freelance Writers for hire

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    25,999

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills13%
    Organizational Skills12%
    Time Management8%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree51%
    Master's degree22%
    High school diploma or GED16%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years2%
    3-5 years8%
    6-10 years22%
  • Current company

    Self Employed
    Self-Employed
    Freelance
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year9%
    1-2 years4%
    2-5 years30%

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Last updated: Jul 22, 2026

Freelance Writer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in US: $62,631 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $27,696$141,630 yearly

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  • Freelance Writer

    St. Louis, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CClass E

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsPublic SpeakingLeadershipExperience Working with Individuals with AutismSupervising ExperienceOrganizational Skills
  • Freelance Writer

    Wilmington, North Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDFirst Aid CertificationCPRMotorcycle LicenseBLS

    Skills

    EMT ExperienceLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsOrganizational Skills
  • Freelance Writer/ Editor, Blogger

    Grand Rapids, Michigan

    Licenses & certifications

    Teaching CertificationCHPNAHospice CareCosmetology LicenseESL Certification

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsConflict ManagementContent CreationContent Development
  • Freelance Writer

    Albuquerque, New Mexico

    Licenses & certifications

    Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis Skills
  • Freelance Writer

    Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR

    Skills

    Host/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel
  • Freelance Writer

    Delray Beach, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseParalegal CertificateBar

    Skills

    Paralegal ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational Skills

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What's the average time to fill a freelance writer role?

The average time to fill a freelance writer role is 115 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do freelance writers tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a freelance writer include: communication skills, organizational skills and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for a freelance writer?

Common licenses or certifications for freelance writers include: Driver's License, CPR and First Aid Certification.

What are some job titles related to freelance writers?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to freelance writers include: FREELANCE CONTENT WRITER, freelance writer/ editor, blogger and remote freelance writer.

What level of education is common for a freelance writer?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a freelance writer in the US, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a freelance writer?

Most freelance writers have 26 years of professional experience.

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