Would you like to hire writers in Kenya and pay via M-pesa? Apexlistings is an online platform that allows you to outsource tasks online including writing. Hire writers in Kenya for blog posts, articles, website content, essays, biographies, business plans, grants, research paper, and social media posts, among others.
To hire writers in Kenya on Apexlistings, you need a free outsourcing account. You can then use your account to post online jobs such as writing. What’s more, we offer support via email, WhatsApp and live chat to help you through the hiring process.
This article discusses the various types of writers you can hire for your projects. You can go through it to find out the type of expert you need.
Otherwise, create your free account on our freelance website and request us to help you hire a writer in Kenya.
Technical writer
A technical writer is a professional who specializes in writing complex information in a simplified way for easy understanding. They may show people how a product works or write supporting documentation. Here are some examples;
A technical writer in medicine creates documents for medical and scientific products or research, such as reports for clinical trials and research papers.
A technical writer in marketing creates technical documents for marketing including case studies.
A technical writer in technology creates customer support documents, such as user manuals for software and technology products.
A technical writer in business creates documents such as contracts, proposals, and plans to present business data.
A technical writer in education creates documents for classroom and learning purposes, such as training manuals, study guides, etc
Copywriter
A copywriter writes about engaging content that drives sales or tells a story that attracts clients or target audiences. These may include emails, infographics, and even sales pages.
If you are a business owner, you need a copywriter more often for short-term tasks like composing a marketing email. At Apexlistings, we can always find you the right copywriter.
You don’t have to spend much, simply break it down into tasks and find a copywriter for the specific task. You can always come back and hire for another copywriting task. You can always save favorite freelancers to rehire for future tasks.
Content writing
Simply put, content writers create content for websites and blogs. It involves researching the content, building it, and posting it. It requires great skill to write engaging content that impacts people positively. Content writers adhere to the following
- Thorough research about information, facts, and opinions on a subject matter
- Creating content that is interesting and clear
- Ensuring that the organization's goals are met through the content
- Editing content and keeping up-to-date
Content writers just know how to keep readers engaged and they will help your business not just acquire new customers but most importantly keep existing ones.
Ghostwriter
Ghostwriters are writers who write on behalf of another person. This means they don’t have any rights to the content and instead, they acknowledge another person as the author. They can write speeches, articles, or other texts. Usually, ghostwriters are paid well because they not only sell the content but the rights to the content as well.
Get a ghostwriter to compose a beautiful speech for you, then use it as your own! This is not uncommon, it is widely used in business and personal text as well. You just need to find the right writer and you are good.
Persuasive writer
A persuasive writing style aims to convince the reader to either take action or just agree with the intention of the writer. Advertisements, for example, are a good example of persuasive writing.
Another example includes journalist pieces aimed at passing some kind of information and the intention behind the information.
Also, product reviews are mostly done by persuasive writers in order to highlight all the key features of the product and encourage an interested buyer to make a purchase. It pays to have your products reviewed by an expert writer. Let us know here if you would like to hire writers in Kenya.
Fiction writer
Fiction writers are quite imaginative. They come in handy if you have a fiction blog. These writers can help you create short stories, novels, plays, drama, etc.
Good fiction writers know how to build imaginary characters and make them fit into the plot considering the theme and style.
You can find fiction writers in Kenya or on international platforms such as Upwork. First, figure out what you need, and then talk to us. We can assist in connecting you to verified fiction writers to get your project going.
Journalist
A journalist is the perfect person to tell a story that happened. Whether it’s political or sports, a journalist can bring out the details in an interesting way.
If you blog about sports, for example, you may need a freelance journalist to contribute content to your blog.
You can find a lot of freelance journalists on LinkedIn but you can also request Apexlistings for support.
Business writer
Business writing encompasses everything from memos, emails, plans, proposals, business reports, business letters, etc.
If you are a small business owner, you may opt to do everything yourself to save on costs but doing this may make you a master of none. Instead, focus on delegating minor tasks to professionals, and in the long run, you will find that you have had the best team at an affordable cost.
That’s where Apexlistings comes in; to make your life easier by outsourcing some of your tasks. Hire writers in Kenya today!
Descriptive writer
Descriptive writing can be both fiction and non-fiction. The aim of a descriptive writer is to vividly create an image in the reader’s mind about a place, an event, or a character such that the reader can visualize it.
Think of a travel blog, a descriptive writer would be the perfect person to create posts about visiting a certain place. They make you feel like you are there and that helps tourists want to actually visit the place.
Descriptive writers can also be good reviewers in creating an interest in a product or service.
You can hire descriptive writers on Apexlistings.
Editor
Are you the type of person who likes to write everything on your own? That’s great! You can use the help of an editor to make sure you pass the message as intended. Editors usually review the work of the writer, checking for grammar, punctuation, and even clarity of the message.
If you need the help of an editor, you can find one on Apexlistings.
You can even hire an editor for work that has already been published if you would like to refresh your website or blog. You can also hire an editor for your research papers and essays just to ensure that you are submitting a refined copy.
Expository writer
Expository writing is used to explain, describe, and give information and uses evidence, details, and facts to support the topic. Textbooks, news stories, technical guides, and pieces of business writing can fall under expository writing.
Expository writing is:
- Factual
- Usually presented in a linear format
- Always presented in a logical format
- Objective
- Clear about its purpose
You can also think about definitions, classifications, processes, and even comparisons.
Expository writers are not ordinary writers, they spend a lot of time making a piece and they may be what you need if you want to give meaning to lengthy processes and how-to guides.
Narrative writer
Narrative writers tell a story. For example, if you would like to write a story about your life, a narrative writer can point you in the right direction.
Narrative writing:
Contains a thread of events. If it is a life story, it highlights all the important events that occurred.
Is conflict oriented. Narratives usually contain some sort of conflict or tension. This is brought out in a way that makes the reader curious
Is time-bound. Narratives may follow a chronological order of happenings. A narrative is supposed to be easy to follow and that’s why the arrangement of events is of importance.
Novelist
Perhaps you need a novelist. These follow advanced formatting. Sometimes they have knowledge of illustrations and graphic representations which they use to match the text.
Novelists are experienced with writing lengthy texts. You can imagine composing a full novel. Maybe you have an idea of a story that you would like to sell. Hiring a novelist would be a smart move. You can sell the novel on Amazon or other platforms.
Dr. Sherrie Walton has helped many writers write bestselling books. You can call her a novelist. She owns a publishing company as well. If you would like to reach her, we can set up an appointment for you.
SEO writers
SEO writers are writers who specialize in creating content for search engines. Do you know what Google and other search engines use to rank the pages that you visit every day? The answer is SEO.
SEO writers focus not only on making the search engine happy but also the reader. In fact, once the content is intended for the reader, it becomes easier to rank for.
SEO writers work with keywords. They usually start with keyword research, then plan the content, and then write it following SEO best practices.
If you would like your content to appear on the first page of Google, you should consider hiring an SEO writer right away. It takes time to reach your goal so the earlier you start, the better.
Blogger
Most people have inactive blogs. That's because it requires a lot of time to keep your blog active. But hey, who doesn’t want to use some help? Even if you are an expert blogger, you need to hire other bloggers if you want your blog to always be fresh with new content.
Hiring for blog content shouldn’t be difficult but sometimes it is. You may really hustle when it comes to finding the right blogger for your specific niche. Say you have a dog blog. Not everybody can write content about dogs, their diets, and their health. You will need someone who knows what to write and how to write it.
But you are not alone, you can count on Apexlistings to help you find writers for specific niches.
Social media writers
Almost every business is on social media and I hope yours too. The challenge is in keeping the social media accounts active. Businesses hire social media writers to help them do this at an affordable cost.
Social media writers usually present the business or brand in different ways through social media posts. They highlight the key features of the business, as well as any new information like offers, events, etc.
Social media writers may also follow up on comments and questions to engage with your customers.
You require someone who is very patient because dealing with unhappy customers on social media can be a pain.
Academic writing
Academic writing follows a style of writing that expresses intellect and discipline. It is factual writing based on thorough research.
It is normally part of academic work.
Ad writers
Have you ever seen an ad that didn’t make sense? There are a lot of them out there. These kinds of ads are either misinterpreted or passed by. If you are running any ad campaign, you should get an ad writer to capture the most important parts of the ad at the first glance of the viewer.
How to hire writers in Kenya on Apexlistings.
- Step 1: Register for a free account as a Buyer or Outsourcing client
- Step 2: Click the verification link sent to your email
- Step 3: Login and Post a task e.g “I need a writer for a blog post”
- Step 4: Wait for writers to express their interest, availability, and quotes then pick the right one.
- Step 5: OR Mark the job as urgent and request us to match you with the best writer.
It is that simple to find writers on Apexlistings. If you are concerned about your budget, we have the most affordable writers and the rates are negotiable. Do not forget to always ask for support whenever you need it. We are available via email, live chat, and WhatsApp on +254 799 353 440
