Are you a fiction writer, or are you interested in getting paid to write fiction apart from self-publishing? If so, I have some remote job opportunities that are open right now that you may want to check out.
The jobs listed below are all pretty different from each other and require varying skillsets and levels of experience. But if you enjoy writing fiction and want to find a way to earn doing just that — without waiting on your latest book to take off — these may be of interest to you.
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Good luck if you apply for anything I've listed below.
4 Work at Home Opportunities For Fiction Writers
1 – Above Story Limited
Above Story Limited is an international studio hiring remote freelance fiction prose writers for romance genres including paranormal, contemporary, forbidden, and second chance romance.
It's work-for-hire ghostwriting paid per word, and long-term writers reportedly earn $2,000–$3,000 per month.
Search “Above Story Limited” on Indeed to see current openings.
2 – Rose Harbor Publishing
RoseHarbor Publishing is hiring a remote freelance Outline Writer for long-term work in the fantasy romance genre.
You'll create detailed plot outlines on a weekly basis for full-length novels, working on your own schedule as long as deadlines are met.
This is not a beginner role. You need solid experience with story structure, romance tropes, and the fantasy romance genre specifically. Pay is per word or flat fee.
Go here for more details and to apply.
3 – Crazy Maple Studio
Crazy Maple Studio is hiring a remote contract Screenwriter for ReelShort, their top-ranked vertical streaming app.
You'll adapt web novels into short episodic screenplays, primarily in the romance and drama genres. Requires at least 5 years of screenwriting experience and a bachelor's degree in English, Fine Arts, Screenwriting, or a related field.
Pay not listed.
Go here for more details and to apply.
4 – Crazy Maple Studio
Write interactive romance stories for the Chapters: Interactive Stories app, where readers make choices that shape the plot.
Requires a proven interest in romance fiction and experience writing narrative content for mobile games or interactive platforms; a writing sample and creator profile on Wattpad, Goodreads, or similar is required.
Pays $20–$30 per hour, with additional earning potential based on story performance.
Go here for more details and to apply.
Where To Find More Fiction Writing Opportunities
If nothing above is a fit for you, here are some places to check for even more fiction writing opportunities:
1 – Upwork
I am always seeing job postings on Upwork for fiction writers and ghostwriters for various projects. Note that with this site, you have to create a profile and bid on projects to win them for work in most cases.
View the fiction writing opportunities open now on Upwork.
2 – Indeed
I searched Indeed to find the jobs listed above. If you want to check daily for fiction writing jobs on Indeed — and I recommend doing that — just use the keywords “fiction writer” or “fiction author” and see what comes up in search.
Go here to search Indeed for fiction writing jobs.
3 – FlexJobs
FlexJobs is a great resource for many types of remote and flexible jobs, and you will frequently find fiction/creative writing jobs posted there.
While there is a monthly fee to keep access to their listings, you never need to worry about scams, ads, or other junk. It's very easy to browse.
It's $2.95 for access to their listings for two weeks.
Go here to sign up.
We hope this post has helped you if you are looking for ways to work at home as a fiction writer!
There's also a big list of 60 writing sites here that are frequently looking for writers if you're interested in doing other types of writing from home.
Anna Thurman is a work at home blogger and mom of two. She has been researching and reviewing remote jobs for over 15 years. Her findings are published weekly here at Real Ways to Earn.