
The Freelancing Pack (WH Self-Study #4)
The Freelancing Pack includes four full seminars that were originally produced for my Writers' Huddle members-only site, and which are now available on a self-study basis.
The seminars are:
Six Reasons to Get Into Freelance Writing, covering:
- The flexibility of freelancing: you can do a few hours here and there
- How freelancing can support the other writing you do
- Why freelancing will build your confidence (even in the less-than-great moments)
- What sort of rates you can expect to charge as a freelancer
Freelance Copywriting and Editing, with Linda Angér, covering:
- What to focus on when you’re getting started in freelance writing or editing
- The importance of asking for (and accepting!) feedback
- How to edit someone else’s work while preserving their unique voice
- How to develop strong public speaking skills (and why writers need them)
Freelancing and Entrepreneurship, with Thursday Bram, covering:
- Taking your first steps into freelancing − the two crucial things you must do
- The biggest, business-killing mistake freelance writers make
- How to set your prices and how to raise them over time
- How to gently end a relationship with a client you no longer want to work with
- Where to find new clients (and why it’s not all about the online world)
How to Find Clients for Your Freelancing, with Carol Tice, covering:
- Getting started in freelancing without working for nothing
- Marketing methods for locating new leads
- Setting realistic goals and targets for your future work
- Avoiding exploitation by scam clients or content mills
All seminars are audio mp3s. Each seminar comes with a full, nicely edited transcript, plus a downloadable worksheet that includes a summary and suggested further reading.