Writing & Translation

Hire Whitepaper Writers

Whitepaper writers create in-depth, research-backed reports that explain complex problems and position your company as knowledgeable.

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The role

What whitepaper writers do

A whitepaper writer researches the topic, interviews experts, gathers data and citations, structures an argument, and writes for decision-makers rather than general readers.

Typical deliverables

Whitepapers and industry reports
Research summaries
Executive summaries
Data-backed arguments
Promotional excerpts

Tools you will see

Google Docs
Research databases
Citation managers
Survey tools
Design templates

Choosing

How to choose whitepaper writers

What to look for

Research-heavy B2B writing samples.
Accurate sources and citations.
Clear arguments for technical or executive audiences.
Experience in your industry.

Questions to ask

1Where would research and data come from?
2Who is the intended reader?
3How do you cite sources?
4Can you create derivative content from the whitepaper?

Planning

Before you post the job

Original data

Surveys or proprietary data make whitepapers more valuable than summaries of public sources.

What drives cost

Research, interviews, length, data analysis and design support.

Hiring on Open Lance

Posting a job and reviewing proposals are free.
Each milestone is funded into escrow before work starts and paid when you approve it.
Hire fixed-price, hourly, as a monthly Dedicated Hire, or buy a packaged Drop-In.
Client fees are shown before you pay and added on top of the work.

How escrow and approval work · Pricing

FAQ

Questions about hiring whitepaper writers

What is a whitepaper?

An in-depth report explaining an issue, solution or research findings.

Are whitepapers good for lead generation?

They can be, when the topic is valuable to your target buyers.

Can they design the whitepaper?

Some writers can; otherwise pair them with a designer.

Post a job for whitepaper writers

Describe the work and compare proposals. You only fund the first milestone once you have chosen someone.

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