The Complete Freelance Writing Course
Skill Success
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- Certificate of completion - Free
- Tutor is available to students
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Who this course is for:
- Anyone looking to begin a career as a freelance writer
- Freelance writers
What you'll learn:
- The mindset of a successful freelance writer: how to stay motivated and overcome fear and uncertainty
- How much money you can make as a freelance writer
- How to uncover your passions and find freelance writing niche that is both profitable and interesting
- How to break out of the "experience loop" and build a portfolio that will get you hired – even if you've never had a paid writing job in your life
- Where to find paid writing gigs
- How to craft an effective pitch that will help you stand out and get responses
- How to improve your writing and become a more valuable asset to your clients
- How to be more productive and efficient as a freelance writer
- How to handle client feedback in a way that's positive, healthy, and constructive
In this course, you'll learn exactly what it takes to build a successful freelance writing business. This course lays out a step-by-step actionable roadmap that you can follow to start your thriving freelance business and get your first paid writing gig as soon as possible.
After this course, you’ll be well on your way to building a successful freelance writing business.
The Complete Freelance Writing Course will cover the following topics:
Section 1 - Introduction
- Welcome
Section 2 - Before You Begin
- The Mindset Of A Successful Freelance Writer
- Freelance Writing Basics: Understanding The Business
- How Much Money Can You Make As A Freelance Writer?
Section 3 - Finding Your Niche
- The Importance Of Choosing A Niche
- Choosing A Topic
- Choosing A Content Format
Section 4 - Building A Portfolio
- Breaking Out Of The Experience Loop
- Why Every Freelance Writer Needs A Blog
- Guest Posting The Right Way: Credibility And High-Profile Portfolio Pieces
- The Formula For A Perfect Guest Post Pitch
- How To Reach An Audience And Build Massive Social Proof For Free
- How To Gain Real Client Experience As A Beginner
Section 5 - Getting Clients
- Where To Find Freelance Writing Clients
- Freelance Writing Job Boards
- Crafting An Effective Pitch
- Template: The Perfect Freelance Writing Pitch
- Pitching Clients: It’s A Numbers Game
Section 6 - Improving Your Writing
- The Importance Of Effective Writing
- How To Write Effective Headlines
- Optimizing Your Tone And Vocabulary
- Maintaining Focus In Your Writing
- How To Write An Effective Call-To-Action
- How Grammatical Errors Can Cripple Your Writing
- How To Become A Better Writer
Section 7 - Doing The Work
- How To Stay Productive As A Freelance Writer
- Tools Of The Trade
- How To Handle Client Feedback
Section 8 - Wrapping Up
- Wrapping Up
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for those interested to learn the basics of freelance writing and how to successfully start by building an impressive portfolio, finding ideal clients, and becoming a valuable asset to them.
Requirements
No freelance writing experience required! You should enjoy writing, though.
Career path
None
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