Creative writing gigs pay you for producing stories, scripts, articles, descriptions, dialogue, poetry, branded content, and other written work. These platforms are ideal for writers of all skill levels—whether you’re a beginner looking for small paid assignments or an experienced storyteller wanting to earn from your craft. Work ranges from bite-sized creative prompts to long-form projects and recurring writing roles.

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Browse the directory below to discover sites that pay for creative writing, content creation, fiction prompts, ghostwriting, brand storytelling, and specialized niche writing. Click any platform name to visit the official page, or select “Read Review” for pay info, legitimacy notes, and how the platform fits into your broader Click Work Stack.

Platform Name	Category	Website	Status	Notes	Review Link
99 Designs	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
AccountingDepartment.com	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
ACX	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Advance Local	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Analog Science Fiction	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Apparition Lit	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Art & Logic	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Articulate	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Asimov’s	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Assoc Press	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Avanti Press	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Barrelhouose	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Benzinga	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Brave Books	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Bustle	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
CafePress	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Chicken Soup for the Soul	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Clarity Voice	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Clarkesworld	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Compose.ly	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
CreativeCircle	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Cricket Media	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Design By Humans	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Dotdash	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Escapepod	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Fantasy Pros	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Flash Fiction Online	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Football Guys	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Freelance Writng	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Funds for Writers	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Funny Times	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
GigaNotoSaurus	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
GMZ Media	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Golden Hippo	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Harper Collins	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Havenly	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Investigative Reporters & Editors	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
iWriter	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
JournalismJobs.com	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Kirkus Media	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Listverse	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Estimated pay: $100/hr to $100/hr. Barrier to Entry: Medium Payment Speed: Medium Time Flexibility: High Gig score (0-100): 36.0.	Read Review
Lit Charts	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Magic Media	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Media Bistro	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Medium Publications	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Mother.ly	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
nDash	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Netflix	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Netsmart	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
New Yorker (The)	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Noble Works Cards	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Nolo	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Oatmeal Studios	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Pleio GoodStart	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Proofreading Pal	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
ProofreadNOW.com	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Prudent Reviews	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Estimated pay: $6/hr to $18/hr. Barrier to Entry: Low Payment Speed: Medium Time Flexibility: High Gig score (0-100): 36.0.	Read Review
Psuedopod	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Pure Content	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Quartzy	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Randstad Risesmart	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Rare Patient Voice	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Readers Digest	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Red Bubble	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Registry Partners	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
RotoWire	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
RSVP	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Rubber Stamp Madness	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Rumpus (The)	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Salas O’Brien	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Saturday Evening Post	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Scribendi	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Sierra	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Simon & Schuster	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Smart Bug	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Smartcat	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Smartsheet	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Snapped4U	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Society6	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Spring	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Start Playing	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Sun Magazine (The)	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Super Summary	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
TeeFury	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
TextBroker	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
TextRoyal.com	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Threadless	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Three Penny Review	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Estimated pay: $6/hr to $18/hr. Barrier to Entry: Low Payment Speed: Medium Time Flexibility: High Gig score (0-100): 36.0.	Read Review
Three Ships	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Twine	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Utopia Science FIction	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Valnet Freelance	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Voices	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Wild Apple	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review
Writers Digest	Writing, Editing & Creative	Visit Site	Unverified	Barrier to Entry: Varies Payment Speed: Varies Time Flexibility: Varies Gig score (0-100): 14.0.	Read Review

What to Expect

Creative writing gigs vary from simple, fast-turnaround prompts to extensive writing assignments that may take days or weeks. Short-form tasks—like writing captions, microfiction, descriptions, or ad copy—are the easiest place to start. Higher-paying work often involves multi-part stories, worldbuilding, scriptwriting, or branded content. Many platforms pay per project, per word, or per accepted submission.

Types of Opportunities Included

Creative & Professional Writing Tasks

• Fiction Writing & Story Prompts: Short stories, flash fiction, dialogue writing, plot ideas, character development, and creative scenes used for apps, games, or digital publications.
• Scriptwriting & Dialogue: Writing lines, scenes, interactions, or narrative scripts for videos, mobile games, interactive stories, YouTube creators, or audio drama formats.
• Content Writing & Blog Assignments: Paid articles, listicles, informational posts, SEO content, or lifestyle writing for blogs and media outlets.
• Copywriting & Brand Messaging: Writing ads, landing page copy, taglines, slogans, newsletters, or social media text. Strong ROI for skilled communicators.
• Worldbuilding & Lore Creation: Assignments for games, apps, and entertainment brands that need setting descriptions, character lore, or universe-building writing.
• Ghostwriting Projects: Anonymous writing work—often longer assignments like eBooks, guides, scripts, or online content where the client takes credit.

Tips for Creative Writing Earners

• Start With Short Prompts: Quick-turnaround assignments help you build confidence, improve your workflow, and get a feel for platform expectations.
• Follow Style Guidelines Closely: Many writing tasks include tone, structure, or voice guidelines—following them increases acceptance rates and repeat work.
• Create Reusable Templates: Formatting templates for stories, product descriptions, or blog content speeds up future assignments dramatically.
• Protect Your Best Ideas: If a platform allows public submissions, avoid giving away full story concepts unless you’re paid—use shorter or generic concepts instead.
• Track Time vs. Pay: Some writing gigs pay well; others don’t. Logging hours helps you learn which projects are worth repeating.