Learn The Exact Steps I Took to Quit My Job and Generate a Full Time Income Freelance Writing Online
I've not always been a freelance writer.
When I finished college, I did what I thought was the "normal" thing. I looked for an office job, and found one in technical support. I knew it wouldn't be my dream job, but I didn't see any other option. Freelancing didn't even cross my mind.
Fast forward a year and a half, and I wasn't just bored - I was unhappy and stressed. I wanted to leave, and I started applying for other jobs – but I knew they would be more of the same, so nothing would really change.
Then one day I came across a website talking about freelance writing on the Internet.
The idea seemed intriguing, as I had always loved writing. I went on to read more about freelance writing, and decided to give it a shot.
I started contacting editors and applying for jobs, and within a couple of weeks I landed my first client. Then another one, and another one. Remember I still had my full time job, so I needed to get up before 6 am every day to get my writing done. Sometimes I would even stay up late to finish everything.
But guess what... I was loving it!
Writing for clients was more entertaining and rewarding than my day job...
And that's why I didn't mind the extra work-load. Sure, eventually I would need to stop doing either one or the other, but if I could choose I knew I would stick with freelance writing.
Long story short, I kept getting more clients and writing as much as I could, and within eight months I was generating a full time income from freelance writing. That is when I decided to quit my job.
Looking back it was the best decision I could have made. I went from being frustrated and stressed with my old job to waking up excited and eager to start working every single day.
On top of that I realized that the lifestyle you have as a freelance writer is priceless.
I can work from anywhere, any time, and choose the projects I take. In fact recently I turned one of my dreams into reality: I enrolled in a graduate school, and thanks to the flexibility of freelance writing I could study for my Master's degree and work at the same time. Some weeks I would work as few as 10 hours and still manage to pay all my bills.
Ah, and did I mention that being your own boss rocks?
But why am I telling you all this? Because I truly think that freelance writing online is a great career, and if you like to write, you're certainly qualified to pursue it!
My 6-Week Course Will Give You All The Information You Need To Start Making Money Writing Online
The beauty of freelance writing online is that almost anyone can do it. All you need is a word processor, an Internet connection, and a passion for writing. You don't even need to be a great writer. As long as you can write clearly and without grammar and spelling mistakes, you are qualified for most jobs.
That being said, getting started is not easy. If you don't know where to find writing jobs, how to handle clients, what online tools to use and so on you'll probably never make a cent from your writing, let alone start a new career.
The goal of this course is to give you all the information and tools you need to make a smooth transition into your freelance writing career.
I want to show you how to make money freelance writing!
That is why the course is broken down into six week modules. Each week you'll have access to information relative to a writing topic or one involving some aspect of doing business online, as well as a list of actions to take. In other words, I'll do my best to get you moving in the right direction and actually implementing the things I'll teach you.
Below you'll find the content covered in each of the six weeks of the course.
Week 1: Maximizing Your Writing Productivity to Multiply Your Profits
If you want to make a living writing you'll need to learn how to write efficiently and prolifically. Fortunately there are many tips and strategies you can use for this purpose.
In the first week you'll learn:
- 10 tips and tricks you can use to beat writers block even when writing is the last thing you want to do.
- Why establishing a writing routine is vital for freelance writers, and how you can do it.
- The single writing principle that will radically improve your productivity.
- How to research, write and edit your pieces quickly and efficiently, to make sure you'll meet all your deadlines.
Week 2: Website Setup, Promotion and Guest Blogging
During the second week we'll cover the foundations that any online freelance writer should have. This involves getting your online presence (a website or blog) up and running, and learning how to promote it and land writing jobs as a result.
In the second week you'll learn:
- How to set up a website or blog easily and without spending a fortune.
- What sections you should include in your website to make sure it will support your freelance career.
- How to promote your blog or website effectively, driving hundreds of visitors to it every day.
- Why guest blogging is a must for freelance writers, and how you can land dozens of published guest posts.
- How to find blogs accepting guest posts, how to contact the owner and how to troubleshoot if things go wrong.
Week 3: Writing Content For The Web, A Totally Different Beast
Writing for the web is totally different from writing for print publications. In the third week I'll explain what those differences are, and how you can leverage them to get an edge over other freelance writers.
In the third week you'll learn:
- The seven principles of writing great web content.
- What a linkbait is, why it can be enormously profitable, and how you can write one.
- The single most important factor of online articles, and how to get it right.
- Why branding is essential for freelance writers, and how you can develop yours.
- The basics of search engine optimization, and how you can easily apply it to your writing if clients ask for it.
Week 4: Finding Clients and Developing High Paying Jobs
The fourth week of the course is all about finding clients who will pay you for your writing skills. I'll explain where you can find them, and how you can structure your relationships to develop high paying gigs over time.
In the fourth week you'll learn:
- How to leverage your existing online relationships to find paying clients.
- Strategies to use job boards effectively to find writing jobs.
- What freelance job hubs are, and how you can use them to find more clients than you'll be able to handle.
- Content mills, and how they can complement your freelance writing income whenever you need extra cash.
- How to structure your client relationships and select the jobs which will keep your rates going up and up.
Week 5: Running A Freelance Writing Business Efficiently
If you want to take your freelance writing to the next level you'll need to treat it like a real business. In this section of the course I'll talk about the tools you can use for this purpose, and about the general business principles you should follow.
In the fifth week you'll learn:
- How to communicate with clients and deliver your work efficiently.
- The writing and business tools you can use to make your life easier, including online resources and websites.
- How to set and respect deadlines, which is essential for the success of any freelancer.
- The best way to receive payments online, and the tricks involved with using these services.
- How to handle invoices, contracts and related paperwork.
Week 6: Using Social Media To Promote Yourself and Land More Writing Jobs
Social media is an essential part of any marketing plan these days, and as an online freelancer you simply must use it.
In the sixth week you'll learn:
- How to use Twitter, gain followers and build conversations that lead to paying jobs.
- How to promote yourself on Facebook, including the creating of fan pages and paid promotional options.
- How to use LinkedIn to establish yourself as an expert and network with potential clients.
- What social bookmarking sites are, and how you can use them to promote your work and charge clients more.
You'll Ask Questions And Exchange Advice With Other Freelancers On Our Members-Only Forum
Along with the lessons you'll have access to our members-only forum. There you'll be able to ask any question related to the topics covered in the lessons, or related to freelance writing in general, and I'll answer as quickly as possible. This is to make sure that you'll leave the course without any lingering doubts or unclear concepts.
The members-only forum also has the objective of letting our members exchange advice and network with each other. Imagine joining a community of hundreds of online freelance writers helping each other. The result, as you can imagine, is a valuable experience for everyone involved. And since it's a private forum, there are no spammers and trolls around.
What happens after the six weeks of the course? Don't worry! Your access to our members area will remain active, so you'll be able to read the lessons again and keep using the members-only forum indefinitely.
And There Is More... I Have Some Exciting Bonuses To Give You Right After You Join
Below you'll find a list of bonuses you'll receive right after signing up. They all complement what you'll learn during the course. More bonuses will be added over time, and you'll receive them too, at no extra cost.
Bonus #1: "100 Writing Mistakes To Avoid"
One of the fastest ways to improve your writing skills is to free yourself from the most common English mistakes: things like exchanging less with fewer, misspelling its as it’s, using myself when you should use me, or placing commas where they are not supposed to be. This book will clear up 100 common mistakes for you, including grammar, spelling, punctuation and usage mistakes.
Bonus #2: "Basic English Grammar"
Understanding the English language parts of speech (e.g., nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, prepositions and conjunctions) and the grammar rules for using them is essential for writing clearly and effectively. This ebook aims to provide a refresher about those concepts, in a simple and easy to understand fashion. Inside you'll also find special cases and examples to illustrate the points made and to make common confusions clear.
Bonus #3: "Make Money Blogging"
Written by Daniel Scocco, another mentor of our course, this eBook covers everything you need to know to create a successful and profitable blog. As a freelance writer you'll be able to use the techniques explained here to make money with your blog, as well as to use your website to promote your writing services and land more clients. The information contained in this ebook complements the lessons of the course, so check it out.
Bonus #4: "Killer Domains"
Another ebook written by Daniel Scocco, this one talks about domain names. It aims to give the reader the best tools and strategies to find good domain names without spending a fortune. As you probably know domain names are the real estate of the Internet, and being able to find good and cheap domains is a vital skill for anyone who wants to make money online, be it via freelance writing or with other methods. I am sure you'll learn many new things with this ebook.
Bonus #5: Interviews With Successful Freelancer Writers
I interviewed other successful freelance writers to get their take on many of topics discussed during the course. For instance, I asked where they find clients, what strategies they use to land high paying jobs, how they calculate their rates, what tools they use to run their businesses, how they stay productive as writers and so on. I am sure you'll find these interviews very valuable.
Over 400 Students Already, And Here's What Some of Them Said About the Course...
I know that facts speak louder than words, so let me share with you what some of our past students said about the course (if you want to email any of them just let me know and I'll make it happen!):
I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the online course. I have been researching content on how to establish a freelance writing career since earlier this year and your course provided information that I just haven't been able to find anywhere else. Thanks for taking the time to develop this in a straight-forward and manageable fashion. (Yvonne Smith, United States)
What you supplied has far exceeded my expectations, both in content and value for money. I congratulate you on a job well done. (Margaret Huggins, Australia)
I want to share with you how much I enjoyed and benefited from the Freelance Writing Course. There are two things in particular that made the course beneficial for me. The first one was the private forums and your active participation in them. Second was the fact that I could work through the course materials at my own pace. I should also mention that you guys definitely deliver more than you promise. The bonus materials that you made available are quite valuable.(Shlomo Skinner, Israel)
The course has jump started me into action. It has been a huge learning curve for me. Now I am blogging and this course has opened my eyes to the potential of blogging for a freelance writer! I found all the lessons helpful and practical, and help was always at hand in the private forum. The course is great value for money and I am motivated to move into gear now, something that I have not been in a while. (Carole Lynden, Canada)
I find that your course gave complete value for money, which very seldom happens elsewhere. The technical tips were great, necessary and very helpful, of course. What I liked most however, is that although I had a lot of questions, very few I had to actually raise myself because other people (not the same ones each time) raised them first at the private forums. This caused me to realize that there were many other would-be writers in the same position that I was in: wanting to write, hoping to make a living from writing but not sure how to go about it. (Samuel Lewis, United States)
The course was a delight to follow. The lessons covered all the topics I was looking for (and more) - and they were succinct and full of gems. I am now much better equipped to start on this new venture. (Sam Kim, New Zealand)
I really enjoyed the course. The lessons were well structured and had realistic, yet challenging objectives to meet, and this helped me absorb the content of the lessons. There is a lot to pack into six weeks, but I view the course as a much longer term investment in helping me establish a writing career and brand to help with my overall success. (Ian Greaves, United States)
Thank you for the course! It was more than worth the price tag. I actually remember thinking: "They could be charging so much more for this." Why? Because there are thousands of websites and books with advice about freelance writing, blogs, content mills or running a business - but I haven't found one with such comprehensive look at everything, with the action steps to take me from dabbling to professional! This really helped me see all of the avenues I have open and choose the ones that are going to give me the biggest pay off - in money and experience - right now. Thanks again! (Jessica Vaughan, United States)
If you've been writing for a while as a hobby, this course will teach you the steps needed to take it further, into running your own business. With Ali's writing skills and Daniel's business acumen, you're really learning from people who have experience. The bonuses and private forum alone are worth the cost. (Rhys Winne, England)
Your course is amazing. What I have learned so far has been very helpful and I have looked ahead at what is still there and I am amazed at the depth of knowledge you have given me. The downloadable books are a big bonus. I know this course will be the best help I could ever find to becoming a freelance writer. (Janie Fletcher, United States)
I have enjoyed this course and want to thank you. The course was a challenge for me and I am still working on finishing some of the prior weeks' lessons, but I like being able to work at my own pace. The topics, organization and bonus material provided a much needed boost to my potential success! (Wilma Fuller, Austria)
I've already launched my own blog (which even has its own followers already!) and had a guest post published on a well respected writing blog, both of which I'm sure I wouldn't have achieved without this course. It's provided the launch pad for my freelance writing career! (Mark Graham, Canada)
I was very excited when I heard from Ali and Daniel about this course, and since I was just starting out as a freelance writer. I needed as much knowledge as possible from someone who's been there already. My favorite aspect of the course is the one that talked about managing your time effectively, and keeping track of your finances. Ever since taking the course, I've been able to keep track of my expenses and manage my finances, and as a result my income grew a lot. (Dele Onibalusi, Nigeria)
Half way into the Freelance Writing Course my first guest article on an A-list blog was posted. I have since submitted two more, both accepted. I know I never would have submitted them if I hadn't done the course. It gave me the push I needed without the pressure of deadlines or exams! Though the course is text based, there's an interactive forum for comments and questions to which Ali and Daniel respond in a timely and encouraging manner. I also love that the access never expires and I can go over the resources whenever I like. (Carmen Gowans, United States)
This is the most complete course I have seen around. It starts from the basics, covering topics like increasing your writing productivity and researching online, and then it explains exactly what steps you need to take to promote and sell your writing online. It's probably the only investment you need to make to start a freelance writing career. (Satish G., India)
Enrollment Is Currently Closed: Class In Session
Enrollment to the Freelance Writing Course is closed, as I am working with a batch of new students currently. The doors will open again early in 2012. If you want to get notified by email about the upcoming launch you can get on the waiting list using the form below.
Apart from the notification I'll send you some freebies, including tips to promote your freelance writing business and online tools you might find useful, so make sure to put your name and email address below.
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To your success,
Ali Hale