Freelance Writing 101: Build A Successful Writing Career

Welcome to Freelance Writing 101, a step-by-step beginner's guide to building a successful freelance writing business from scratch.

In my career, I've found myself on both sides of the freelance writing table: I've made a living as a freelance writer, reaching millions of people with my work—but more recently, I've worked as a publisher who hires freelance writers. In this course, I use that experience to lay out a step-by-step roadmap that you can follow to start your business and get your first paid writing gig as soon as possible.

• Welcome!
• The Mindset Of A Successful Freelance Writer
• Freelance Writing Basics: Understanding The Business
• How Much Money Can You Make As.A Freelance Writer?
• [Niche] The Importance Of Choosing A Niche
• [Niche] Choosing A Topic
• [Niche] Choosing A Content Format
• [Portfolio] Breaking Out Of The Experience Loop
• [Portfolio] Why Every Freelance Writer Needs A Blog
• [Portfolio] Guest Posting The Right Way
• [Portfolio] How To Reach An Audience And Build Massive Social Proof For Free
• [Portfolio] How To Gain Real Client Experience As A Beginner
• [Clients] Where To Find Freelance Writing Clients
• [Clients] Crafting An Effective Pitch
• [Clients] Pitching Clients: It's A Numbers Game
• [Writing] The Importance Of Effective Writing
• [Writing] How To Write Effective Headlines
• [Writing] Optimizing Your Tone & Vocabulary
• [Writing] Maintaining Focus In Your Writing
• [Writing] How To Write An Effective Call-To-Action
• [Writing] How Grammatical Errors Can Cripple Your Writing
• [Writing] How to Become A Better Writer
• How to Stay Productive As A Freelance Writer
• Tools Of The Trade
• How To Handle Client Feedback
• Wrapping Up