Digital Writing Business

Digital Writing Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 10th, 2024

Starting a digital writing business could be your gateway to a flexible and rewarding career.

In simple terms, this business involves creating various forms of written content—blogs, articles, social media posts, whitepapers—for clients and businesses. It’s not just about impeccable grammar; it’s understanding clients’ needs, conducting research, and meeting deadlines.

The allure lies in the low startup costs and the freedom to work from anywhere. Utilize platforms like Upwork and Fiverr to find clients and build a portfolio. As your reputation grows, so do your opportunities and potential earnings.

Perfect for those who have a way with words and a penchant for storytelling, this business allows you to turn a passion into a profession.

In this list, you'll find real-world digital writing business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a digital writing business that makes money.

1. Merrative ($24K/year)

Harshala Chavan, the founder of Merrative, came up with the idea for her business after noticing a lack of dedicated spaces for people to discuss literature. After attending a book club meetup, where she had a great discussion with others who had read the same book, she wondered if she could bring this experience online at scale. She validated her concept through participating in BPlans and growing her Instagram page, which eventually led to the launch of Merrative as a community-led marketplace for publishing talent.

How much money it makes: $24K/year
How much did it cost to start: $100
How many people on the team: 0

How I Bootstrapped A $2K/Month Online Community To Discuss Literature

Merrative, a community-driven marketplace for publishing talent, generates an average of $1,500 per month in marketplace transactions from their 5,000+ strong community of readers, writers, journalists, and scholars.

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