Are you interested in joining my freelance writing course? If so, you are in luck. After last month, two members did not renew. There loss is your gain. Just like the past few months, I do not expect these spots to last long. Generally speaking, they usually stay open for a few hours and that is about it. So if you are truly interested in joining us on our trek to freelance writing success, be sure to send me an email of interest right away.
If you are not familiar with my freelance writing course, you can find further details by visiting the “Writing Course†link at the top of the blog. After running the course for the last few months, I have received a lot of feedback. The following are the benefits that most members seem to be enjoying the most:
1. One on one feedback. Once per week I ask members to send me some projects that they have been working on. From there, I offer feedback while also opening up dialogue to discuss everything from possible changes to potential future projects.
2. Any work that I do not accept from interested buyers goes to my members. For many, this has meant a quick leap in income. While not a guarantee, this is something that most members have thanked me for time after time. After all, it never hurts to generate leads in new ways.
3. Daily emails. Every morning I send an email. They range in topics from how to find high paying work to marketing tips and much more. This is more or less a way to get members thinking about their career so that they can open up.
If you want to take advantage of these benefits and many more, send me an email right away. I am confident that the two spots will be filled by day’s end.
Generally speaking, I do not hire writers to help with projects. In fact, when I take on a job I ensure the client that I will be working on the project and that I will be their main point of contact. That being said, there are times when I receive work inquiries that do not suit my needs. When this happens, I most definitely point the buyer towards writers in my network.
At this time, the work that I cannot complete is sent to members of my freelance writing course. This is just one benefit of the course, and over the past couple of months it has helped a couple of members go from hundreds per month in income to thousands.
Last week, I received an email from a potential buyer looking for a blogger for a science related site. While I have experience in this field, I had to pass on the work nonetheless. In turn, the buyer hired a member of my course. The job entails 20 posts for a total of $500 per month. This is not the biggest project, but for a newcomer to the industry, it is a nice boost.
If you want to get on my list, you will have to join my freelance writing course. Unfortunately, spots are limited and I do not know just yet how many will be available for the upcoming month. Like always, if interested, you can send me an email and I will put you on the waiting list. I should know by early this week whether or not all my current members have renewed.
There are many writers who believe in hiring subcontractors. While I do this from time to time, I try to avoid it at all costs. Instead, any work that I am not going to take on I pass to members of my course.
As a freelance writer, you need many things to succeed. Some of these details you think about everyday, but others may slip through the cracks. One thing I found out early on is that you need a reliable phone and internet connection in order to succeed. While this may not be 100 percent true for everybody, it is in most cases. Simply put, most freelance writers communicate with their clients via the internet. That being said, I talk on the phone with clients, freelance writing course members, and other professionals a few times per day.
If you do not have a reliable phone and internet connection, you should do something right away to change this. If you live in the United States, it is not difficult to get your hands on both of these. Of course, there are other parts of the world where it is a bit more difficult to find both services at an affordable price.
Can I use my personal phone line for business use? For about one year, I used my personal cell phone for freelance writing business as well. Soon enough, I wanted to take my business to the next level so I purchased a separate line. Although this costs more, it gives a professional look and allows me to better separate my personal and business lives.
If you do not have a reliable phone and internet connection, start shopping for a solution right away. As a freelance writer, it is essential that you have access to the internet for finding jobs, communicating with clients, and much more. And even though you may not use the phone as your primary means of communication, you never know when a client or potential buyer will want to speak with you in real time as opposed to email.
