A White Paper writer’s main responsibility is to perform the dual role of a scientific content or copywriter, as well as a scientific domain expert, in order to create high quality white papers for the organization they work for.

Their skills and expertise include,

• Writing, proofreading, editing and refining the tone and language of the white paper.
• Researching deep scientific topics and condensing it into material worthy of being published and cited.
• Ability to drive home the main goal of the company through the commissioned white paper - this might be convincing the readers about a certain medical solution or product being sold by the company, or establish the company as the domain authority of a certain topic.

White Paper Writers typically hold a bachelor’s degree in a particular discipline of science, as well as expertise in content writing and marketing. The latter is particularly important for scientific white paper copywriters, since they need to express the point of the white paper in clear, concise terms.

In addition, white paper writers possess an all-round array of diverse skills, such as 

• Research and interview skills to collect information on niche topics
• Clearly defined writing style and ability to weave a narrative
• Communication and organizational skills
• Ability to drive home the selling point of the whitepaper from a marketing perspective

For smaller businesses, hiring an in-house white paper writer might not be an economically feasible option. Here’s where hiring freelance white paper copywriters can come in handy.

Freelance professional white paper writers can create niche content as and when the demand arises, work around your schedule and provide expertise related to the domain audience you want to communicate with,

In addition, freelancers can offer multiple benefits, such as

• Cost-effective white paper writing on a pay-as-you-go basis.
• High level of expertise, as these specialized white paper writers possess various years of experience writing for a wide range of clients.
• Diverse range of options, with most freelance networks typically hosting a large number of independent freelance white paper writers.

On average, freelance white paper writers are less expensive than in-house ones. However several factors such as the desired skill level, experience and the topic of research decides the price range.

A professional freelance white paper writer on Kolabtree charges upwards of $45/hour up to $100, based on the exact skill set required. Experience writers with several years of experience might charge up to $250/hour for niche topics.

Before posting a project, taken into account these criteria,

The target audience and topic of the white paper, and the niche skills required

• The budget and duration of the proposed project
• The experience and domain knowledge you want the writer to possess

Now, post a project on freelance platforms like Kolabtree, and use these criteria to filter through experts before hiring a white paper writer suited to your requirements. Mentioning the exact skills and experience required will help you avoid irrelevant proposals and make sure you attract bids from experts matching your niche requirements.