how to geek careers?
- Study writing. Consider taking courses or attending writer's workshops to learn more about the craft of writing.
- Read a lot.
- Find your genre.
- Consider part-time work.
- Write as often as possible.
- Start small.
- Join a writing group.
- Find an agent.
Think you have the perfect combination of geek knowledge and writing skills? We’re always looking for a few experienced writers to join our team.
We are looking for experienced freelance writers to cover how-to guides, product roundups and comparisons, and explainers across a myriad of topics, including, but not limited to, things like Windows, Microsoft Office, macOS, iPhone, Android, Google, Smart Home, Cloud Services, Small Business / IT, Gadgets, and many other topics.
All of our writers should have the following qualities:
Here’s a couple of our previous articles so you can get an idea of what we’re looking for in terms of quality and content. Please make sure to look through these before you decide to apply:
These are just a few recent smart home and gaming examples, but they are all solid articles that we’re proud of.
Send an email to jobs@howtogeek.com with the subject How-To Geek Writer and include the following in your email:
We don’t have normal office hours, or even an office, so you can be located anywhere—this is strictly a remote job.
Bonus points if you can find the grammatical error in this post.
So what are you waiting for? Email us already!
Some of the considerable benefits of Freelance Technical Content Writing at GeeksforGeeks are listed below:
The step-by-step procedure to apply for Freelance Technical Content Writing at GeeksforGeeks is as follows:
Important: Please note that your initial 2 articles for your selection should not be under these categories or similar types: Function, Method, Difference Between, Interview Experiences, Placements, and Internships. Also, articles with these tags or similar are not eligible for Remuneration: Interview Experiences, Placements, and Internships. Check the allowed domains list from Choose Domain For Writing Article at GeeksforGeeks
Note: Do remember that your initial 2 articles (sample articles) will not be considered for any kind of remuneration. Also, once you become eligible for the remuneration (i.e. when your 10 articles get successfully published at GeeksforGeeks), you’re recommended to apply for the remuneration before the end of the month as the remuneration amount is generally credited in the first week of the next month. For example – for August month, if you will apply before 31st August, then you will get the remuneration on the first week of September however if you’ll apply after 31st August then you’ll get the remuneration amount on the first week of October.
Q-1: What amount will I get paid for writing an article as a freelancer?
Ans. The Amount paid per Article will depend upon the content and quality of your article.
Q-2. What will be the duration of the freelance program?
Ans. There is no fixed duration for the freelancers. You can opt for it at your convenience.
Q-3. How will I get the remuneration for my articles?
Ans. You can apply for Remuneration at careers@geeksforgeeks.org after the successful publication of at least 10 articles. Once you’ll send the mail at the mentioned email ID, you will be asked to share a few details like bank details, etc. to get the remuneration amount.