Build your writing skills and portfolio with our freelance writing course! Learn how to attract clients and succeed in freelance writing. Read more.
Brad Merrill is the CEO of Merrill Media, a modern holding company focused on building independent, scalable businesses at the intersection of technology and media. He is regarded as an expert in his field, teaching business and technology courses to more than 200,000 students and providing marketing training to a number of prominent startups and Fortune 500 companies.
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Who this course is for:
- Aspiring freelance writers looking to kickstart their careers
- Current freelance writers aiming to refine their skills and increase their earning potential
What you’ll learn:
- The Mindset of a Successful Freelance Writer: Cultivate the motivation needed to overcome fear and uncertainty in your writing journey.
- Earnings Potential: Understand the income opportunities available in freelance writing and how to maximize your earnings.
- Finding Your Niche: Discover how to uncover your passions and identify a profitable writing niche that excites you.
- Building Your Portfolio: Learn effective strategies to break out of the “experience loop” and create a standout portfolio that attracts clients, even if you’re new to the field.
- Finding Paid Opportunities: Gain insights on where to discover and secure paid writing gigs that match your skills.
- Crafting Compelling Pitches: Master the art of writing effective pitches that help you stand out and generate responses from potential clients.
- Enhancing Your Writing Skills: Improve your writing through actionable techniques and feedback, becoming a more valuable asset to your clients.
- Boosting Productivity: Explore strategies to increase your efficiency as a freelance writer, allowing you to take on more projects with ease.
- Handling Client Feedback: Learn how to positively and constructively handle client feedback to enhance your professional relationships.
Requirements:
- No prior freelance writing experience is necessary! A passion for writing is essential, and a commitment to learning will pave the way for your success.
In this course, you’ll gain a deep understanding of what it takes to build a successful freelance writing business. Our step-by-step actionable roadmap will guide you toward securing your first paid writing gig as soon as possible. By the end of this course, you’ll be well on your way to establishing a thriving freelance writing career backed by expert knowledge.
Interested in building a strong foundation for your future? Join my courses and gain essential skills.
Our Promise to You
By the end of this freelance writing course, you will have acquired the essential skills needed for freelance writing, delivered by experienced instructors with a proven track record in the industry.
10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.
Get Started Today!
Join us and take the first step toward a rewarding career in freelance writing. Your journey to success begins now!
Course Curriculum
| Section 1 - Introduction | |||
| Welcome | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 2 - Before You Begin | |||
| The Mindset Of A Successful Freelance Writer | 00:00:00 | ||
| Freelance Writing Basics: Understanding The Business | 00:00:00 | ||
| How Much Money Can You Make As A Freelance Writer? | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 3 - Finding Your Niche | |||
| The Importance Of Choosing A Niche | 00:00:00 | ||
| Choosing A Topic | 00:00:00 | ||
| Choosing A Content Format | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 4 - Building A Portfolio | |||
| Breaking Out Of The Experience Loop | 00:00:00 | ||
| Why Every Freelance Writer Needs A Blog | 00:00:00 | ||
| Guest Posting The Right Way: Credibility And High-Profile Portfolio Pieces | 00:00:00 | ||
| The Formula For A Perfect Guest Post Pitch | 00:00:00 | ||
| How To Reach An Audience And Build Massive Social Proof For Free | 00:00:00 | ||
| How To Gain Real Client Experience As A Beginner | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 5 - Getting Clients | |||
| Where To Find Freelance Writing Clients | 00:00:00 | ||
| Freelance Writing Job Boards | 00:00:00 | ||
| Crafting An Effective Pitch | 00:00:00 | ||
| Template: The Perfect Freelance Writing Pitch | 00:00:00 | ||
| Pitching Clients: It's A Numbers Game | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 6 - Improving Your Writing | |||
| The Importance Of Effective Writing | 00:00:00 | ||
| How To Write Effective Headlines | 00:00:00 | ||
| Optimizing Your Tone And Vocabulary | 00:00:00 | ||
| Maintaining Focus In Your Writing | 00:00:00 | ||
| How To Write An Effective Call-To-Action | 00:00:00 | ||
| How Grammatical Errors Can Cripple Your Writing | 00:00:00 | ||
| How To Become A Better Writer | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 7 - Doing The Work | |||
| How To Stay Productive As A Freelance Writer | 00:00:00 | ||
| Tools Of The Trade | 00:00:00 | ||
| How To Handle Client Feedback | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 8 - Wrapping Up | |||
| Wrapping Up | 00:00:00 | ||
About This Course
Who this course is for:
- Aspiring freelance writers looking to kickstart their careers
- Current freelance writers aiming to refine their skills and increase their earning potential
What you’ll learn:
- The Mindset of a Successful Freelance Writer: Cultivate the motivation needed to overcome fear and uncertainty in your writing journey.
- Earnings Potential: Understand the income opportunities available in freelance writing and how to maximize your earnings.
- Finding Your Niche: Discover how to uncover your passions and identify a profitable writing niche that excites you.
- Building Your Portfolio: Learn effective strategies to break out of the “experience loop” and create a standout portfolio that attracts clients, even if you’re new to the field.
- Finding Paid Opportunities: Gain insights on where to discover and secure paid writing gigs that match your skills.
- Crafting Compelling Pitches: Master the art of writing effective pitches that help you stand out and generate responses from potential clients.
- Enhancing Your Writing Skills: Improve your writing through actionable techniques and feedback, becoming a more valuable asset to your clients.
- Boosting Productivity: Explore strategies to increase your efficiency as a freelance writer, allowing you to take on more projects with ease.
- Handling Client Feedback: Learn how to positively and constructively handle client feedback to enhance your professional relationships.
Requirements:
- No prior freelance writing experience is necessary! A passion for writing is essential, and a commitment to learning will pave the way for your success.
In this course, you’ll gain a deep understanding of what it takes to build a successful freelance writing business. Our step-by-step actionable roadmap will guide you toward securing your first paid writing gig as soon as possible. By the end of this course, you’ll be well on your way to establishing a thriving freelance writing career backed by expert knowledge.
Interested in building a strong foundation for your future? Join my courses and gain essential skills.
Our Promise to You
By the end of this freelance writing course, you will have acquired the essential skills needed for freelance writing, delivered by experienced instructors with a proven track record in the industry.
10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.
Get Started Today!
Join us and take the first step toward a rewarding career in freelance writing. Your journey to success begins now!
Course Curriculum
| Section 1 - Introduction | |||
| Welcome | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 2 - Before You Begin | |||
| The Mindset Of A Successful Freelance Writer | 00:00:00 | ||
| Freelance Writing Basics: Understanding The Business | 00:00:00 | ||
| How Much Money Can You Make As A Freelance Writer? | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 3 - Finding Your Niche | |||
| The Importance Of Choosing A Niche | 00:00:00 | ||
| Choosing A Topic | 00:00:00 | ||
| Choosing A Content Format | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 4 - Building A Portfolio | |||
| Breaking Out Of The Experience Loop | 00:00:00 | ||
| Why Every Freelance Writer Needs A Blog | 00:00:00 | ||
| Guest Posting The Right Way: Credibility And High-Profile Portfolio Pieces | 00:00:00 | ||
| The Formula For A Perfect Guest Post Pitch | 00:00:00 | ||
| How To Reach An Audience And Build Massive Social Proof For Free | 00:00:00 | ||
| How To Gain Real Client Experience As A Beginner | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 5 - Getting Clients | |||
| Where To Find Freelance Writing Clients | 00:00:00 | ||
| Freelance Writing Job Boards | 00:00:00 | ||
| Crafting An Effective Pitch | 00:00:00 | ||
| Template: The Perfect Freelance Writing Pitch | 00:00:00 | ||
| Pitching Clients: It's A Numbers Game | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 6 - Improving Your Writing | |||
| The Importance Of Effective Writing | 00:00:00 | ||
| How To Write Effective Headlines | 00:00:00 | ||
| Optimizing Your Tone And Vocabulary | 00:00:00 | ||
| Maintaining Focus In Your Writing | 00:00:00 | ||
| How To Write An Effective Call-To-Action | 00:00:00 | ||
| How Grammatical Errors Can Cripple Your Writing | 00:00:00 | ||
| How To Become A Better Writer | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 7 - Doing The Work | |||
| How To Stay Productive As A Freelance Writer | 00:00:00 | ||
| Tools Of The Trade | 00:00:00 | ||
| How To Handle Client Feedback | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 8 - Wrapping Up | |||
| Wrapping Up | 00:00:00 | ||
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Good course with easy to follow graphics
An excellent course for absolute beginners.
It goes over the basics in an easy-to-follow format and the lectures aren’t overly long-winded or filled with fluff.
My only criticism is that a couple of areas could have been expanded slightly further. But then, that may just be my intended niche and this course correctly covers the basics for all freelance writing.
Loved this
This course was great. It had a lot of useful, actionable information. The graphics were great too. I highly recommend.
Enjoyable and useful
I found the course engaging and it included some helpful tips for those thinking about getting into freelance writing.
Very on point and informative. Gain a lot.
Content was very simple and easy to follow. The instruction stuck to the basics and did not fill the units with unnecessary content.