I’m a writer and my work schedule is kind of unpredictable—some weeks I’m stretched thin but others I’m twiddling my thumbs. What are some ways I can earn additional income without being tied to a specific schedule or having to meet a minimum number of work hours per week? Give me at least 2 suggestions that are related to writing/editing.
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I’m a writer and my work schedule is kind of unpredictable—some weeks I’m stretched thin but others I’m twiddling my thumbs. What are some ways I can earn additional income without being tied to a specific schedule or having to meet a minimum number of work hours per week? Give me at least 2 suggestions that are related to writing/editing.
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No problem; here are some ways to earn additional income where you can set your own schedule and work minimal hours: 

-Drive for a ride-share service - If you have a car in decent shape and a good driving record, you can sign up to drive for Uber or Lyft. With these platforms, you can set your own schedule.
-Sign up with a delivery service - Many delivery services like Instacart will allow delivery drivers to set their own schedules. 
-Take surveys online - There are many different platforms that pay users low rates to take surveys online, such as MTurk, Prolific, Springboard Panel, and Ipsos. The pay rate is usually relatively low, but you'll have a lot of freedom to set your own schedule and decide which surveys are (or aren't) worth your time.
-Sign up for pet-sitting services - Platforms like Rover.com allow you to market yourself as a dog walker or pet sitter. You can visit other people's homes to check on their pets or host their pets at your home for a single day or multiple overnight stays. You'll have the power to decline any offer that doesn't suit your schedule. 
-Sign up for focus groups - With focus groups, you can get paid just to share your opinion on products or entertainment. These groups often require you to be present in person or virtually for specific hours, but you can always decline if the scheduled time doesn't work for you. The same is true of signing up for mock juries. 
-Become a mystery shopper - There are several different services that will pay you to visit stores and businesses as an undercover quality control analyst. Typically, they'll provide you with a checklist of things to review in the store and very clear instructions. All you have to do is visit the spot in question on your own time, follow the directions, and get paid. If the directions require you to make a purchase, the company will reimburse you. 
-Sell arts and crafts - If you've got a hobby (or more than one) that produces marketable products, consider selling them on platforms like Etsy, eBay, or Shopify. If your schedule is unpredictable, consider setting a shop policy that informs buyers that you're only available to ship items and respond to customer inquiries on certain days/times each week. You can also sell these items on your own website or at craft vendor fairs. 
-Re-sell used items - There are plenty of websites and brick-and-mortar stores where you can sell your used clothes, electronics, furniture, appliances, and more. 
-Sign up for a copywriting platform - You may want to do some research on these platforms to determine which is the best fit, as some do require their writers to meet a monthly minimum of work hours. Some don't, though, and will simply list available short-term copywriting projects for you to take or leave as you see fit.
-Start your own small business - You can work with clients as a writing coach, editor, or in any other capacity you feel qualified to. It will be up to you to determine when you meet with clients and for how long. You can also set your own pay rate.

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I’m a writer and my work schedule is kind of unpredictable—some weeks I’m stretched thin but others I’m twiddling my thumbs. What are some ways I can earn additional income without being tied to a specific schedule or having to meet a minimum number of work hours per week? Give me at least 2 suggestions that are related to writing/editing.</s>
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No problem; here are some ways to earn additional income where you can set your own schedule and work minimal hours: 

-Drive for a ride-share service - If you have a car in decent shape and a good driving record, you can sign up to drive for Uber or Lyft. With these platforms, you can set your own schedule.
-Sign up with a delivery service - Many delivery services like Instacart will allow delivery drivers to set their own schedules. 
-Take surveys online - There are many different platforms that pay users low rates to take surveys online, such as MTurk, Prolific, Springboard Panel, and Ipsos. The pay rate is usually relatively low, but you'll have a lot of freedom to set your own schedule and decide which surveys are (or aren't) worth your time.
-Sign up for pet-sitting services - Platforms like Rover.com allow you to market yourself as a dog walker or pet sitter. You can visit other people's homes to check on their pets or host their pets at your home for a single day or multiple overnight stays. You'll have the power to decline any offer that doesn't suit your schedule. 
-Sign up for focus groups - With focus groups, you can get paid just to share your opinion on products or entertainment. These groups often require you to be present in person or virtually for specific hours, but you can always decline if the scheduled time doesn't work for you. The same is true of signing up for mock juries. 
-Become a mystery shopper - There are several different services that will pay you to visit stores and businesses as an undercover quality control analyst. Typically, they'll provide you with a checklist of things to review in the store and very clear instructions. All you have to do is visit the spot in question on your own time, follow the directions, and get paid. If the directions require you to make a purchase, the company will reimburse you. 
-Sell arts and crafts - If you've got a hobby (or more than one) that produces marketable products, consider selling them on platforms like Etsy, eBay, or Shopify. If your schedule is unpredictable, consider setting a shop policy that informs buyers that you're only available to ship items and respond to customer inquiries on certain days/times each week. You can also sell these items on your own website or at craft vendor fairs. 
-Re-sell used items - There are plenty of websites and brick-and-mortar stores where you can sell your used clothes, electronics, furniture, appliances, and more. 
-Sign up for a copywriting platform - You may want to do some research on these platforms to determine which is the best fit, as some do require their writers to meet a monthly minimum of work hours. Some don't, though, and will simply list available short-term copywriting projects for you to take or leave as you see fit.
-Start your own small business - You can work with clients as a writing coach, editor, or in any other capacity you feel qualified to. It will be up to you to determine when you meet with clients and for how long. You can also set your own pay rate.
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