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How should I make money after BA English graduate ?

I'm a English specialising student I'm very good at explaining things, but I don't know how can i start making money!

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Thank you comment icon With a BA in English and a talent for explaining, your path to profitability lies in bridging the gap between complex information and clear understanding. Technical Writing is your strongest financial bet, turning "engineer-speak" into user manuals for high pay. If you enjoy teaching, Instructional Design allows you to build corporate training modules, while Grant Writing lets you secure funding for nonprofits through a persuasive explanation. To start immediately, start a freelance portfolio on platforms like Upwork or Fiverr. Specialize in "Educational Content" or "ESL Tutoring" to leverage your natural strengths. Whether in a high-paying corporate role or a flexible freelance career, your value lies in your ability to make the difficult seem simple. Clarence
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Chinyere’s Answer

Hi Afnan,

You’re actually in a stronger position than you think. Being "very good at explaining things" is a valuable ability that directly transfers into a variety of career options. Now, the goal is to make that skill marketable and visible.

Tutoring or teaching is a good way to start. You can provide online or in-person assistance with writing, English, or even general academic support. This is one of the fastest ways to start making money, and many parents and students are actively searching for tutors.

You might also look into writing and editing for a living. Clear and concise writers are always in demand by businesses, blogs, and content producers. Start small by providing services like rewriting, editing, and brief article writing. You may find your first clients with the use of websites like Fiverr, Upwork, or even LinkedIn.

Copywriting and content writing are two more effective avenues. Writing for websites, social media, emails, and advertisements falls under this category. You can present yourself as someone who assists brands in effectively communicating with their audience because you are skilled at explaining things. Companies pay for that kind of expertise.

If you like being independent, you might one day develop something of your own, such as a blog, a brief content page, or even instructional content in which you provide clear explanations of various subjects. Growing it could take some time, but it can eventually generate revenue from advertisements, customers, or digital goods.

Here’s a simple way to get started:
- Pick one path (e.g., tutoring or freelance writing)
- Create 2–3 sample pieces or offers
- Start offering your service to real people (even at a low rate initially)
- Build experience and gradually increase your rates

Waiting to feel "ready" is the biggest mistake. You already have a useful ability; all you need to do is put it to use in the marketplace. Focus on action over perfection. Once you start, clarity and income will follow.

Best wishes!
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Mario D.’s Answer

This is the raw truth….
You take English and turn it into revenue, because your words have power.
You take language and turn it into clarity, because confused people do not move.
You take language and turn it into content, because attention creates opportunity.
You take language and turn it into access, because communication opens doors.
You combine English with something else, because skill alone is not enough.
You combine English with law, because specialization creates value.
You combine English with technology, because the future rewards relevance.

If you only love literature and cannot create value or solve problems, it will be a struggle, and that struggle will be real.
If you use language to increase revenue, reduce confusion, and improve decisions, you will always have a way to make money, no matter where you are.

Create value and if you have to combine English with something else, please do so. When you create value in the world and monetize it, then you will win…

Mario D. recommends the following next steps:

Combine English with With another domain for practice
Think about what your unique value proposition is
Think of ways to create value with what you know, and then monetize it
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Tom’s Answer

Hi Afnan! It's possible to make good money writing. Other answerers have highlighted technical and instructional needs, and I concur with them. Before I give you my money-making thoughts, I need to encourage you to get a good Grammar checker like Grammarly, and use it for everything you write that the public will see. Why do I mention this to start? Because your question here has several grammatical and punctuation errors. As you position yourself as a writer, employers will demand error-free content. I use it in everything I write, not because I don't know grammar, punctuation, or spelling. I use it because I am a terrible typist😄.

I started my writing career late after people repeatedly complimented me on my writing. Having worked in engineering and electric utilities, I gravitated to technical writing. And I really enjoy it. User manuals, technical documentation are always in demand. Training materials are as well. Because of my perpetual curiosity, I have been able to write on a wide range of topics and industries.

I also suggest you look at writing for websites and other digital channels. Indeed, that has been 100% of my work for several years. This writing covers everything from home pages, to blogs, to emails, and social media.

Finally, set up an Upwork.com account, and start submitting proposals for jobs. It is a great way to build a portfolio and get valuable experience.

I love to write and encourage you to pursue your desire to sta a writing career.

Tom recommends the following next steps:

Get a free Grammarly account and use it for everything you write. Since I started using it in 2014, it has checked 32 million words for me!
If you want to pursue technical and educational writing, take a class or two in Adobe's I Design. It is perhaps the most widely used document creation tool out there.
Set up an Upwork.com.com and LinkedIn.com account and start submitting proposals for work.
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Doug’s Answer

Technical writing is a great choice. It's a steady field because you'll be creating specifications and instructions. Plus, it will probably take some time before AI can take over this role.
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Rebecca’s Answer

Hi Afnan! My degree was very similar to a BA in English. My first job was as a copywriter at a marketing agency. Since I wrote a lot for my major and enjoyed writing, finding a writing job seemed like the best possibility to me. I had also volunteered for a writing job during college, so I had some writing experience before I graduated. I found my job through a friend, but you can also find job postings online.

You will need a resume to apply for jobs. Wonsulting has very good resume and cover letter templates, including for recent graduates. Add as much experience as you can to the resume, even if you just publish writing on your own website, tutor a friend on the side, or whatever you do.

If you want to write, then you need a portfolio. You can create a portfolio document with writing samples, even essays from classes, and/or links to published work. Even if you just publish your own work on your own website, which you can create for free using a site like Wix, it still counts.

You can also pitch stories or articles to publications. A pitch is basically a one paragraph summary of what you want to write for them. The publication you want to write for will have detailed instructions for pitching.

You do not have to write just because you have an English degree. You can also teach, work in publishing, do public relations or communications, do customer service, test/train Artificial Intelligence, and more. Anything that requires a good grasp of English and good communications skills is a possibility, so explore your options, apply for jobs, and see what sticks.
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Rich’s Answer

Try technical writing. It pays good money and if you have a talent for explaining how things work I might be a good fit.
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Daina’s Answer

Copywriting is a great starting point, even though it might not involve a lot of explaining. It's a fantastic way to use your degree professionally. If you love reading, you might also consider a career in education or even law. Lawyers do a lot of writing, editing, and paperwork, so an English degree is very useful. Explore different paths and find what excites you. That's where the real learning begins. Good luck!
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