The role of handwriting in our society has changed. Once upon a time, it was necessary to have beautiful cursive handwriting for professional correspondence, but today, most communication is done through emails and text messages. However, there are still many remote handwriting jobs available for people with beautiful handwriting.
According to CareerExplorer, calligraphers can earn anywhere between $15.05-$35.94 per hour, depending on their level of expertise. Making a full-time salary as a calligrapher is not easy, but it is possible. It can also be a fun way to earn extra money on the side if you enjoy it.
If you love nothing more than using your collection of fancy pens to create beautiful letters, here are 12 remote handwriting jobs to put those exquisite calligraphy skills to work!
1. Sell Personalized Gifts on Etsy
Etsy is a massive marketplace for handmade items with over 95.1 million buyers, making it the ideal platform to make money with your handwriting skills.
One way to make money on Etsy is to sell personalized gift items. For example, customers will pay well for you to write names or customized messages on gift items like mugs, t-shirts, or planners.
It’s also easy to get set up on Etsy, and the startup cost is low; each listing only costs $0.20. Plus, the platform offers sellers a variety of tools and resources to help you grow your businesses, including marketing and advertising opportunities.
2. Create and Sell Fonts
A font is a typeface, a collection of letters and symbols used to create written text. As it turns out, if you have beautiful handwriting, you can use this skill to create your own fonts!
You can design a font from scratch by digitizing your handwriting. There are many websites you can use to create your fonts, like Calligraphr, Fontself, and FontStruct. Remember to create special characters, like small capitals, accents, and numbers.
Once you’ve created your font, you can sell it on a font foundry like Monotype, Fontspring, and Creative Market. When choosing a site to sell your fonts, look for exclusivity agreements, as well as royalty commissions.
Alternatively, you can sell your fonts on media marketplaces like Envato, Etsy, Dribbble, or Behance.
Either option will facilitate a flexible schedule with passive income!
3. Sell Handmade Greeting Cards
Some occasions call for something a little more special than the cookie-cutter greeting cards you find at the drugstore. That’s why many people are willing to pay extra for beautifully handwritten greeting cards.
These cards can be made by hand or combined with simple design software. Etsy is another great place to showcase your personalized greeting cards, but you can also sell them at local markets like the farmer’s market, craft fairs, or holiday-themed events.
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4. Design and Sell Business Logos
Many businesses seek a unique, hand-drawn logo that will set them apart from the competition.
Logo design is a very lucrative field, and a well-designed logo can increase brand recognition and help promote a company’s image.
As a calligrapher, you have the skills necessary to create beautiful, hand-drawn logos that capture the essence of a business. You can find clients by advertising your services on websites like Upwork, Fiverr, Craigslist, Dribbble, or networking with other business owners.
5. Start a Wedding Stationery Business
The wedding industry is worth billions of dollars, and the demand for handmade, personalized wedding invitations is on the rise.
Wedding stationery requires a creative touch and handwritten text, which is why many couples will hire calligraphers for the job. However, keep in mind that this work is not limited to wedding invitations and envelopes! If a couple chooses you to design their invitations, they may also hire you to create save-the-date cards, custom wedding menus, and other signage.
Market your stationery business by networking and attending local markets and bridal shows. Social media platforms like Pinterest, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, or your YouTube channel are also great places to network and advertise your services!
6. Freelance Calligraphy Jobs on Upwork
Upwork isn’t just for freelance writing jobs! If you like the idea of working on a variety of projects, you can look into doing freelance calligraphy on Upwork.
You’ll find a variety of handwriting jobs for calligraphers, from designing book titles to crafting text vectors. Entry-level jobs pay $10-$20, while larger projects pay hundreds or thousands.
To get started, create a profile on Upwork and upload a portfolio of your best work. Secure gigs by submitting a proposal to the client for their acceptance.
For more info on getting started on Upwork, check out Danny’s success story of turning copywriting assignments on Upwork into a six-figure freelance career!
7. Become a Calligraphy Instructor
If you are passionate about teaching, you can make money by showing others how to write beautifully. You can offer one-on-one tutoring services or create and sell online handwriting courses.
Online courses are a great way to generate passive income with your calligraphy skills because you can pre-record the lessons and sell them on websites like Udemy, Skillshare, or Teachable. Launching a handwriting course also establishes you as a subject matter expert, opening doors for expert writing opportunities down the road.
If you’re looking for steady, long-term work, you can also find full-time or part-time calligraphy jobs; just query “calligraphy tutor” or “calligraphy instructor” on Indeed or Upwork and look for job ads to apply to!
8. Become a Remote Handwriting Occupational Therapist
If you like the idea of working with children, you can get into handwriting and occupational therapy (OT). OT professionals work to improve the penmanship of children who struggle with writing by evaluating their technique and providing therapeutic exercises.
In most states, OTs need an active license, a bachelor’s degree, and, in some cases, a master’s degree. You may also need to take an online course to learn how to assess and teach the skills to improve functional handwriting. Then, you can search for OT jobs on Indeed and apply for entry-level and beginner roles.
10. Start a Design Blog
One way to turn your passion into a handwriting job is by starting a blog. With blogging, you can write blog posts about new designs and artwork you’ve created, how-to tutorials, your favorite ink and calligraphy pens, and more. The nice thing about blogging is you can monetize your blog in a wide variety of ways, from display advertising and affiliate marketing to brand sponsorships, selling printables, SVGs, short courses, e-books, and more!
One self-taught designer who makes money from her blog is Kiley Bennett. Over the years, she tried various monetization methods, but eventually, she found that selling online classes on Skillshare is where she thrives. She also sells patterns on Spoonflower and 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! You can even check out Holly’s free step-by-step tutorial here, which walks you through the steps.
11. Start a Print-On-Demand Business
Another way to make money from your calligraphy and handwriting skills is by uploading your fonts to print-on-demand platforms like Spring and Spreadshirt. With these sites, you can put your designs on t-shirts, coffee mugs, notebooks, phone cases, tote bags, wall prints, and more!
The upside of these platforms is you don’t have to invest any money upfront. You create your designs, and when one sells, the print-on-demand company will print and ship the item directly to the customer. You’ll earn a percentage of the sale minus supplies, shipping, and fees.
To get more eyes on your print-on-demand products, you can promote them on sites like Facebook, Pinterest, TikTok, and Instagram. With print-on-demand platforms like Printify and Gelato, you can connect your items to your Etsy or Shopify store. There are so many options with this money-making idea!
12. Sell Handwritten Letters
Believe it or not, you can sell handwriting services on the freelance platform Fiverr. Some sellers handwrite business correspondence or personal notes on high-quality paper. One seller on the platform sends handwritten love letters from Paris and sends them with pretty wax-sealed envelopes. With this service offering, you can work on a variety of assignments, and the only limiting factor is your creativity and avilable time.
With Fiverr, you create an account, post your service offerings and prices, and wait for orders. Once you complete your order, you’ll earn 80% of the sales price, and Fiverr takes a 20% fee. It’s completely free to set up a profile on Fiverr, and they have over 200 selling categories. So grab your favorite pen and fancy paper and become a Fiverr freelancer!
Handwriting Jobs Wrapup
Handwriting jobs may not be as common in today’s internet communication and texting world, but there are still several niche markets where you can make money with this skill.
This list of handwriting jobs is not exhaustive; if you have an idea for monetizing your handwriting work, go for it! You may have a fun side business that helps you earn money in your spare time or even a lucrative business that transforms your hobby into a thriving full-time career.
Do you know of any other remote handwriting jobs? Drop us a note; we’d love to hear from you!
Originally published February 7, 2022. Content updated February 2025.
