Course Content
Module 1: What is Freelance Writing?
In this module, we will briefly discuss what freelance writing is, what your day to day will look like, and the pros of starting your own freelance writing business.
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Intro to Module 1
00:18 -
What is Freelance Writing?
08:04 -
Outro
00:17
Module 2: The Fundamentals of Great Writing
In this module, we'll discuss the fundamentals of great writing so you can create content businesses will ACTUALLY pay for.
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Knowing Your Audience
01:54 -
Create Compelling Hooks
07:20 -
Clarity & Structure
06:59 -
Developing Tone & Style
09:50 -
SEO Optimization
07:08
Module 3: Different Types of Writing
This module will explore the five main types of freelance writing: Blog Writing, Copywriting, SEO, Grant Writing, and Ghostwriting.
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Different Types of Writing Intro
00:36 -
Intro to Copywriting
05:00 -
The Psychology of Persuasive Copy
08:16 -
Proven Copywriting Formulas
03:33 -
Crafting High Converting Sales Pages
07:59 -
Pricing Your Copywriting Services
05:23 -
Copywriting Outro
00:37 -
Intro to Blog Writing
08:09 -
The Anatomy of the Perfect Blog
05:32 -
SEO Best Practices for Blog Posts
16:45 -
Finding Blog Topics
15:16 -
Making Money as a Blog Writer
07:48 -
Intro to SEO Writing
00:48 -
SEO Keyword Research
13:16 -
SEO Competitor Analysis
09:41 -
SEO Research Strategies
07:57 -
On-Page & Off-Page SEO
08:35 -
SEO Tools to Get Your Clients Results
02:57 -
Pricing Your SEO Services
02:41 -
SEO Content Outro
00:40 -
Intro to Ghostwriting
03:57 -
Mastering Voice Adaptation
05:07 -
High-Paying Ghostwriting Opportunities
02:09 -
Marketing Your Ghostwriting Services
04:00 -
Ghostwriting Outro
00:30 -
Intro to Grant Writing
00:25 -
Understanding the Non-Profit Ecosystem
04:04 -
The Grant Lifecycle
09:16 -
Performing Grant Research & How to Write Effective Proposals
03:50 -
Grant Writing Mistakes to Avoid
06:23 -
Grant Writing Outro
00:42
Module 4: Building a Portfolio
This module will walk you through how to build a writing portfolio, step by step, so you can attract and secure high paying clients.
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Building Your Portfolio Intro
00:39 -
Why Sample Pieces are Crucial
06:30 -
Creating Powerful Sample Pieces
10:56 -
Write a Sample Piece with Me in Real Time!
25:10 -
Alternate Method to Build Your Portfolio
03:24 -
Publishing Your Work Pt. 1 – Building a Website on Wix
18:17 -
Publishing Your Work Pt. 2 – Freelance Platforms
07:31 -
Audit, Update, & Refine Your Platform
05:39
Module 5: Finding High Paying Clients
This module highlights 8 proven strategies to generate leads and secure high paying clients for your freelance writing business.
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Introduction to Lead Generation
00:31 -
Lead Gen Strategy #1 – LinkedIn Outreach
00:36 -
Mastering LinkedIn as a Freelance Writer
07:28 -
The Importance of Posting on LinkedIn
03:21 -
Creating Your LinkedIn Content Calendar
15:25 -
Writing & Posting Your Content on LinkedIn
08:28 -
Connecting with High Paying Clients on LinkedIn
11:22 -
Lead Gen Strategy #2 – Freelance Bidding Platforms
00:35 -
The Basics of Freelance Bidding Platforms
10:40 -
Freelance Bidding Platform #1 – Upwork
07:44 -
Freelance Bidding Platform #2 – Contra
04:59 -
Freelance Bidding Platform #3 – Constant Content
02:34 -
Lead Gen Strategy #3 – Freelance Job Boards
00:52 -
The Best Freelance Job Boards for High Paying Gigs
06:59 -
Freelance Job Board #1 – Problogger
05:47 -
Freelance Job Board #2 – All Things Freelance Writing
02:07 -
Freelance Job Board #3 – Solid Gigs
01:49 -
Freelance Job Board #4 – Smart Blogger
01:00 -
Freelance Job Board #5 – LinkedIn Jobs
03:13 -
Lead Gen Strategy #4 – Writing Communities
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How to Join Writing Communities
05:10 -
The Best Online Writing Communities
05:48 -
Lead Gen Strategy #5 – Collaborating With Other Creatives
00:21 -
How to Create Referral Partnerships
11:39 -
Lead Gen Strategy #6 – Cold Email Outreach
00:55 -
The Basics of Cold Email Outreach
11:57 -
Cold Email Examples
01:35 -
Find Interested Leads to Email
03:09 -
Providing Upfront Value to Clients
05:05 -
Lead Gen Strategy #7 – Paid Guest Posts
00:45 -
How to Get Paid for Guest Posts
15:27 -
Lead Gen Strategy #8 – Writing Marketplaces & Agencies
00:30 -
The Basics of Writing Marketplaces
04:38 -
The Basics of Content Writing Agencies
06:16 -
Agencies & Marketplaces You Can Apply To
04:33 -
The Application Process for Writing Agencies
03:14 -
Lead Gen Strategies Outro
00:20
Module 6: Using AI to Supercharge Your Freelance Writing
In this module, we will discuss free and low cost AI tools to improve your writing, editing, resarch, ideation, SEO optimization, and lead generation.
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Introduction to AI Tools for Productivity
00:33 -
AI Tools for Writing & Editing
09:50 -
AI Tools for Research & Ideation
05:27 -
AI Tools for SEO Optimization
04:48 -
AI Tools for Lead Generation
01:38
Module 7: Pricing Your Services For Maximum Profits
This module covers the different freelance writing pricing models, factors that impact rates, and how to set yours.
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Intro to Pricing Your Freelance Writing Services
00:27 -
Profitable Pricing Models for Freelance Writers
08:34 -
How to Set Your Freelance Writing Rates
06:59 -
Freelance Rates Calculator
01:58 -
Value Based Pricing
06:51 -
Pricing Your Freelance Services Outro
00:33
Module 8: Scaling Your Freelance Writing Business to Six Figures
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Introduction to Scaling Your Writing Business to Six Figures
00:42 -
The Basics of Scaling Your Business
08:33 -
Scaling Your Freelance Writing Rates
09:30 -
Building Automated Systems to Scale
09:46 -
Using Zapier to Automate Tasks
05:13 -
Project Management Software #1 – Notion
03:15 -
Project Management Software #2 – Trello
03:26 -
Project Management Software #3 – Clickup
02:25 -
Establish Your Personal Brand
14:19 -
Outsource & Delegate
15:07 -
Track Your Income & Goals
10:50 -
Scaling Your Freelance Writing Business Outro
00:17
Module 9: Mastering Client Relationships and Retention
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Intro to Client Relationships & Retention
00:29 -
Professional Client Onboarding
09:32 -
Setting Clear Expectations
06:59 -
Mastering Client Communication
10:21 -
Handling Revisions Professionally
07:53 -
Client Relationships & Retention Outro
00:38
Module 10: Productivity & Time Management
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Introduction to Productivity & Management
00:46 -
Setting Up an Effective Writing Workflow
06:45 -
Managing Multiple Clients
07:39 -
Organizing Your Workspace
08:15 -
Avoiding Burnout as a Writer
06:48 -
Productivity & Management Outro
00:29
Conclusion & Next Steps
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Conclusions & Next Steps
01:54