This is a complete step-by-step guide on how to start online writing in Kenya and make 100K/month. I also reveal the strategies that you need to use to start making money ASAP.
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Freelance writing is one of the most legit ways to earn a living online in Kenya. In fact, it is one of the easiest ways to make money on the side without having to worry about getting scammed.
Most people think freelance writing in Kenya is just for blogs or content sites. However, there are many other platforms that you can get paid to write for.
If you are a foreigner in Kenya, this will definitely be the most profitable side hustle that you could ever start. You’ll also never have to worry about running out of things to write about.
The highest paying freelance writing jobs in Kenya pay more than KES 100,000 per month.
In this guide, I’ll show you exactly how to land such jobs and start making 100K+ per month as soon as possible.
What Is Freelance Writing?
Freelance writing is a way to make money online by creating content for clients. In most cases, you are providing services as an independent contractor for one client or more.
Some of the best freelance writing jobs in Kenya can land you jobs that pay more than KES 100,000 per month. However, competition is tough and it isn’t always easy to find a good-paying job that you love.
If you are willing to put in the time and effort, freelance writing can be a simple way to earn money online without being an internet marketer or trying your hand at affiliate marketing.
After reading this guide, you will have no problem finding clients and making more than KES 100K per month.
How to Start Freelance Writing in Kenya
We are going to go through the exact steps you need to follow in order to get started as a freelance writer from Kenya.
If you already have experience as a content writer, some of the steps may seem familiar.
However, if you are just starting out, this is going to be one of the best guides on how to start your freelance writing business.
Step 1: Learn How to Write for the Web
Good freelance writing is about being able to understand your client’s needs and/or niche. It also involves knowing how to engage the reader, whatever the topic may be.
What many people don’t realize about freelance writing in Kenya is that they must learn how to write for the web.
Most of us are used to writing standard paper manuscripts or school compositions, but for freelance writing, you’ll be expected to write for the web as well.
Writing for the web involves understanding how the internet works. This includes mastering things like search engine optimization (SEO), website navigation and keyword research.
In fact, many of the freelance writing jobs in Kenya that pay KES 100K+ even require you to have at least some knowledge of how to optimize your content for search engines.
Learn how to write for the web, and you’ll be very close [to] landing clients online.
You can check out this summarised guide on how to write for the web.
Step 2: Understand the Skills and Tools Required to Become a Freelance Writer in Kenya
After learning how to write for the web, you will need a few skills and tools that will come in handy later on.
First of all, you’ll need basic knowledge about how computers work and what software is best suited for your needs. This includes things like text editors, word processors, proofreaders and task management tools like Asana.
Secondly, as a freelance writer in Kenya who wants to make real money, you will need basic knowledge about all the social media platforms out there. This includes things like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. This is because you will need these platforms to find new clients.
Third, to freelance write in Kenya, you’ll need basic knowledge of blogging skills. This is because most clients want blog posts written by bloggers who know how to engage the reader.
You should also be conversant with Search Engine Optimization (SEO) which is a way to make your client’s articles rank betterin search engines (such as Google).
*Step 3: Choose A Niche
With your basic*
knowledge of how to write for the web, social media and blogging, you can now search for a freelance writing niche that fits your skill set.
Find yourself a profitable niche or one you love writing about, then start searching for clients in that industry. Use Google Alerts and other tools to help you find new niche markets to explore.
As an example, you can decide to focus on personal finance or health and fitness. So when a client is looking for a personal finance writer, they are more likely to pick you than someone who writes about everything.
Niching down does not mean that you will now get fewer clients. On the contrary, a niche market will actually help you to get more clients because you are now able to focus and sell yourself as an expert in a certain field instead of a general writer.
The most profitable freelance writing niches in Kenya right now include:
1 Personal finance
2 Health and fitness
3 Online business
4 Cryptocurrencies
5 Relationships and family
etc
You can check out this guide on SmartBlogger for a more comprehensive list of high-paying freelance writing niches.
When you have found a niche, try to sell yourself as an expert in that field. Many clients will automatically assume that you are an expert if they find your blog or personal site.
So make sure it states somewhere on your site that you are a freelance writer who specializes in whatever market you wish to enter.
Step 4: Create a Writer Website or Blog
A writer website is where you advertise your services. It has little content whcih usually includes a landing page to attract clients. You can also have a few sample articles to use while applying for work.
On the other hand, a blog is more extensive and has several articles on a certain topic. With a blog, you don’t have to necessarily advertise your writing services but it makes for a great portfolio when applying for work.
First of all, your writer website does not necessarily need to be a very professional-looking website.
In fact, many clients expect that you are their ” friendly neighbourhood freelance writer in Kenya”, so try to keep your website simple and relatable for them.
Writers who have a simple personal blog also tend to get more work because clients see them as experts in what they do.
Your website can be anything from a free WordPress.com site all the way up to a custom website designed by yourself or an expert.
This is because your goal should not be to impress potential clients with a fancy website. Instead, you should be using your site to help you get more clients and grow your business.
The important thing is that:
Your writer website should include information about the topics you are best at writing about
It should have an email address where people can contact you.
Your website should be easy to share and link to on social media like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Google+.
This includes your personal Facebook profile as well. Make sure that all of these profiles have the same name so that people can recognize you online.
Step 5: Write Your First Sample
After setting up your website or blog, you will need to write your first sample post to show to clients. This is the first step towards building your portfolio ( more about this in the next section)
Make sure that your first article stands out from the rest. You want to give a good first impression so that clients will want to work with you.
In a nutshell, a great sample article should;
1 Be about the niche you are best at writing in ( for example, a health and fitness article if that’s your niche)
2 Be 100% unique content, written by yourself
3 Have an easily identifiable topic to show people how you can write for them
4 Have a catchy and attention-grabbing headline ( see our guide to writing viral headlines )
Always bear in mind that this is only a sample.
You can write unique content yourself but you do not need to go overboard with SEO and the like. Clients will want to hire you primarily for your writing skills, so keep that in mind as you write.
Step 6: Diversify Your Portfolio
After writing your first article, you will need to write even more. A good portfolio consists of about 5 articles, which are enough to convince clients that you are an expert in your niche.
Clients will not expect top-notch writing immediately; they understand that you will need time to improve if this is your line of business for the first time.
So write a couple more articles and delegate their distribution to people you know. It is wise to ask your friends and family to share at least a couple of your articles online before approaching clients.
There are plenty of platforms where you can publish articles apart from your own website or blog. For instance, try writing for the following:
1 Medium
2 LinkedIn
3 Major publications like Forbes or Entrepreun ere
Guest posting on other websites/blogs
E-zines like Ezine Articles
Websites like GoArticles.com and Web2PDFConvert.com.
While you might not get paid for guest posts right away, they are a great way to build up your portfolio. Make sure that all the articles you publish are relevant to the niche you picked in step 3.
Great! Now you have a wonderful portfolio of your work, it is time to decide on your rates.
I hope you have learned a thing or two about writing.
*Written and compile
By*
Gabriel
Your business mentor and consultant
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