And the Final Three Wonderfully Unique Writing Projects
Here are the last three unique writing projects in our roundup that are quickly growing in demand — and delivering big rewards.
While it’s true that thousands of Barefoot Writers have launched paid writing careers through classic bread-and-butter projects (think marketing emails, website content, and blogs)…
There are plenty of writers who venture beyond the usual assignments. Where do they land?
Simple: In the world of unexpected, highly specific, different-from-most writing projects.
Truly, there’s a surprising range of paid projects that rarely get lip service. But many of these projects are short, require massive creativity, and often are a lot of fun.
What these projects don’t require is heavy research or hard-selling copy.
Yet they’re in demand, and clients are ready to pay for them. The tricky part is that many freelancers don’t even know these options exist.
So count yourself among the informed with these last three project ideas in our series on writing projects you’ve likely never heard of. (I covered the first three here and the next three here.)
Let’s dive in…
7. Clarify, Educate, and Inspire: Internal Scripts and Presentations
If you enjoy writing with clarity and purpose, combining the power of instruction with internal storytelling, this niche is for you.
Companies regularly need help explaining how things work — whether it’s onboarding new employees, walking users through a product, or presenting updates to an internal team.
As a writer, you might be scripting explainer videos, producing how-to guides, or writing the talking points and slide copy for internal presentations and training sessions. That could mean you…
help a company explain employee benefits information and guidelines to workers of all levels for $2,000–$5,000+,
run an in-person training for staff writers so they can better understand best copy and SEO practices for $1,500–$5,000 plus travel and lodging,
or create a full training script for how to use a website service or complete a task for $500–$3,000.
These projects help teams function more efficiently and understand big-picture ideas. The exact rate you earn depends on the scope and complexity of the project along with your level of experience in that area.
8. Teach and Train: Webinar and Teleseminar Scripts
Speaking of teaching… many companies love to use webinars and teleseminars to easily educate large groups of potential customers on an important topic. This is a useful marketing strategy that lets them sell “one to many.” In other words, there is usually one presenter (or salesperson) talking to many attendees all at once.
This method efficiently closes deals and puts a face to the company. People buy from those they know, like, and trust. Webinars are a fantastic tool for achieving this.
B2B marketers say that webinars are the second-most successful sales method in their arsenal. As the scriptwriter for a webinar, you would help define, develop, and organize the content for the session so the presenter can keep things running smoothly. A teleseminar or webinar scriptwriter will earn between $1,500 and $3,000 for a single session.
9. Promotional Materials for Live Events
If B2B marketers say webinars are their second-most successful sales method, which is their first? It’s actually an in-person event!
Often, companies will sponsor booths or presentations at large industry events to connect with other professionals in their industry. To make a strong showing, each sponsor will arrive with promotional materials that showcase the work they do, their company culture, and how they can help potential customers.
Going to one of these events is certainly exciting... Imagine a large convention center with rows and rows of company booths lined up — with company representatives eager to tell you about their work. To stand out, they hand out freebies — water bottles, pens, stress balls, even raffle prizes.
Roughly 52% of B2B marketers say that these in-person events are their most successful distribution channel. As the writer for one of these companies, you can help them create event materials for $1,000 to $3,000+, depending on their needs.
If you want to get specific, help them write content for a paper three-panel brochure for $750–$1,500 per page. Write content for an eye-catching poster for $250–$500. Or, help their sales team with sales enablement by creating a battlecard for $1,000–$2,000 per product.
Not only are in-person events very exciting, but they’re also a great opportunity to write loads of different types of copy for your client!
How to Get Started
As you can see, the range of projects out there is absolutely huge. And honestly, we’ve barely scratched the surface. Check out the 2025 AWAI Pricing Guide for a detailed 62-page report on industry trends and project pricing for more than 80 different types of paid writing opportunities (including the ones mentioned in this article).
Just remember, the basis for every single one of these projects is pretty simple: You need a strong foundation in copywriting.
That’s why you should check out The AWAI Method for Becoming a Skilled, In-Demand Copywriter. This comprehensive program is designed to have you writing for money in 30 days or less. It includes hands-on training, assignments with feedback, help landing well-paying clients, and access to AWAI’s exclusive job board. Plus, once you’ve completed the program, you’ll have a portfolio of five professional samples.
What’s been your experience with out-of-the-ordinary writing projects?