Beginner Freelancer Writing Course - Land Your First Client And Start Freelancing

Beginner Freelancer Writing Course - Land Your First Client And Start Freelancing

What you'll learn

Description

Learn how to land your first client as a freelance writer. Start your journey today. This course has all the basics you need to establish yourself as a freelance writer and get your first paid client. Your instructor is a six-figure freelancer who has been writing online since 2005 — almost 20 years. 
You'll learn how to make money as an online freelancer with step-by-step directions on how to build your foundation, find your first client, and get paid.
Module 1: Building a foundation
Define your writing niche
Create an online presence
Networking and finding a community
What you DON'T need when starting out.
Module 2: Creating a portfolio
When and how to use guest posts
Where to collect your portfolio and showcase your work
Module 3: Finding paid writing gigs
How to network
Using freelance platforms
Making the most of jobs boards
Leveraging LinkedIn for paid work
How to cold pitch (get a template in our Resources)
Module 4: Talking about pay
How to set rates as a freelance writer
Managing your anxiety when you talk about pay
Tips for negotiating your rates
Learning to say no when it's not the right fit
Establishing non-negotiables
Module 5: Getting paid
What you need to know about different payment terms (we've got a sample contract for you to use)
Working with clients on different payment methods
Handling the situation when a client refuses to pay
Module 6: Keeping clients
Tips for doing your best work
How to maintain professional relationships


Overview

Lesson 1:Beginner course introduction
Lesson 2:Beginner Freelance Course Module 1
Lesson 3:Beginner Freelance Course Module 2
Lesson 4:Beginner Freelance Writing Course Module 3
Lesson 5:Beginner Freelancing Course Module 4
Lesson 6:Beginner Freelancing Course Module 5
Lesson 7:Beginning Freelance Module 6
Lesson 8:Beginner Freelancing Course Module 7