The role of handwriting in our society has changed. Once upon a time, beautiful cursive writing was needed for professional communication, but today most communication takes place through email and text messages. However, there are still many remote handwriting jobs available to people with beautiful handwriting.
According to CareerexPlorer, calligraphers can earn between $15.05 and $35.94 per hour, depending on their level of expertise. It’s not easy to make a full-time salary as a calligrapher, but it’s possible. Also, if you have fun, it can be a fun way to make extra money on the side.
If you don’t like anything other than creating beautiful letters using a flashy collection of pens, do 12 remote handwriting jobs to make these exquisite calligraphy skills work!
1. Sell personalized gifts on Etsy
Etsy is a large market for handmade items with over 95.1 million buyers, and is the ideal platform for making money with handwriting skills.
One way to make money on Etsy is to sell personalized gift items. For example, customers are suitable for writing names and customized messages on gift items such as mugs, t-shirts, planners and more.
It’s also easy to set up on Etsy and lower startup costs. Each list is only $0.20. Additionally, the platform provides sellers with a variety of tools and resources to help them grow their business, including marketing and advertising opportunities.
2. Create and sell fonts
A font is a typeface, a collection of characters and symbols used to create written text. After all, if you have beautiful handwriting, you can use this skill to create your own font!
By digitizing handwriting, you can design your fonts from scratch. There are many websites that can be used to create fonts, such as calligraphy, fontself, fontstruct, and more. Don’t forget to create special characters such as small capitals, accents, numbers, etc.
Once you have created your font, you can sell it in font foundries such as Monotype, Phon Spring, and Creative Market. When choosing a site to sell your fonts, look for exclusive agreements and royalty commissions.
Alternatively, you can sell fonts in media markets such as Envato, Etsy, Dribbble, and Behance.
Both options make flexible schedules easier with passive income!
3. We sell handmade greeting cards
In some cases, you’ll need something a little more special than the cookie cutter greeting cards you’ve found at the drugstore. That’s why many people are happy to pay extra payments for beautifully handwritten greeting cards.
These cards can be made by hand or combined with simple design software. Etsy is a great place to showcase your personalized greeting cards, but it can also be sold at local markets such as farmers markets, craft fairs and holiday themed events.
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4. Design and sell business logos
Many companies are looking for unique hand-drawn logos that set them apart from the competition.
Logo design is a very advantageous area, and a well-designed logo can help raise brand awareness and promote the company’s image.
As a calligrapher, you have the skills necessary to create beautiful, hand-drawn logos that capture the essence of business. You can find clients by advertising the service on websites such as Upwork, Fiverr, Craigslist, Dribble, or networking with other business owners.
5. Starting a wedding stationery business
The wedding industry is worth billions of dollars, and the demand for handmade, personalized wedding invitations is growing.
Wedding stationery requires a creative touch and handwritten text. That’s why many couples hire calligraphy for their jobs. However, please note that this piece is not limited to wedding invitations or envelopes. If a couple chooses you to design an invitation, they can also hire you to create date cards, custom wedding menus and other signs.
We sell the stationery business through networking and participation in local markets and bridal shows. Social media platforms such as Pinterest, Tiktok, Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube channels are also great places to network and promote your services.
6. Upwork Freelance Calligraphy Job
Upwork is more than just freelance writing jobs! If you like the idea of working on a variety of projects, you can consider doing freelance calligraphy with Upwork.
From designing book titles to creating text vectors, you can find a variety of handwriting jobs for calligraphers. Entry-level jobs pay between $10 and $20, while larger projects pay hundreds or even thousands.
To get started, create a profile for Upwork and upload a portfolio of the best works. Secure the gig by submitting proposals to the client for their acceptance.
For more information about starting Upwork, check out Danny’s Success Stories and turn Upwork’s copywriting assignment into a six-digit freelance career!
7. Become a calligraphy instructor
If you are passionate about teaching, you can make money by showing others how to write beautifully. We can provide one-on-one tutoring services and create and sell online handwriting courses.
Online courses are a great way to generate passive income with calligraphy skills, as they can be pre-recorded and sold on websites such as Udemy, Skillshare, and Teachable. Starting a handwriting course will establish you as an expert on the subject and open the door for professional writing opportunities.
If you are looking for a stable, long-term job, you can also find full-time or part-time calligraphy jobs. Check out “Caliper Private Tutor” or “Caliper Instructor” to your actual or Upwork and find job ads to apply!
8. Become a remote handwritten occupational therapist
If you like the idea of working with your kids, you can go to handwriting and occupational therapy (OT). OT experts work to improve penisship for children who struggle to write by assessing their techniques and providing therapeutic exercises.
In most states, OT requires an active license, a bachelor’s degree, or in some cases a master’s degree. You may also need to take online courses to learn how to assess and teach skills to improve functional handwriting. You can then actually search for OT jobs and apply for entry level and beginner roles.
10. Start a design blog
One way to turn your passion into a handwriting job is to start a blog. Blogs allow you to write blog posts about new designs and artwork you have created, how-to tutorials, and your favorite inks and calligraphy pens. The good thing about blogs is that they can monetize your blog in a variety of ways, from display ads and affiliate marketing to selling brand sponsorships, print, SVG, short courses, e-books and more.
One self-taught designer who makes money from her blog is Kiley Bennett. Over the years she tried a variety of monetization methods, but eventually she discovered that selling online classes on Skillshare is where she thrives. She also sells spoonflowers and patterns of fonts, patterns, greeting cards, stickers and illustrations on her blog.
Starting a blog is an affordable and fun way to start a business from home! Check out Holly’s free step-by-step tutorial. This will take a look at the steps.
11. Start a print-on-demand business
Another way to make money from calligraphy and handwriting skills is to upload fonts to print-on-demand platforms such as Spring or Spreadshirts. These sites allow you to place your designs on t-shirts, coffee mugs, notebooks, phone cases, tote bags, wall prints and more!
The advantage of these platforms is that you don’t have to invest your money in advance. Once you create and sell your designs, a print-on-demand company will print and ship them directly to your customers. Supply, shipping and fees can be collected except for the percentage of sales.
To look more at print-on-demand products, you can advertise on sites like Facebook, Pinterest, Tiktok, Instagram and more. Print-on-demand platforms like Printify and Gelato allow items to be connected to your Etsy or Shopify store. There are so many options for this money-making idea!
12. Handwritten letters are sold
Believe it or not, you can sell handwriting services on the freelance platform Fiverr. Some sellers handwritten business communications or personal notes about high quality papers. One seller on the platform sends a handwritten love letter from Paris, sending it in a rather wax sealed envelope. This service allows you to tackle a variety of challenges. The only limiting factors are creativity and availability.
With Fiverr, you will create an account, post the service offering and price, and wait for your order. Once you complete your order, you will earn 80% of the selling price and Fiverr will earn 20% of the price. Setting up profiles on Fiverr is completely free and there are over 200 sales categories. Grab your favorite pen and fancy paper and become a Fiverr freelancer!
Handwritten work wrap-up
While handwriting work may not be that common in today’s world of internet communication and texting, there are still some niche markets where you can make money with this skill.
This list of handwritten jobs is not exhaustive. If you have an idea to monetize your handwriting work, ask for it! You may have fun side businesses that will help you make money in your spare time, or even profitable businesses that turn your hobbies into a thriving full-time career.
Do you know about other remote handwriting jobs? Please drop a note. We look forward to hearing from you!
The original issue was published on February 7th, 2022. The content was updated in February 2025.
