I promised to share helpful tips for building a lucrative freelance writing business, and today I want to share one of the very valuable resources I've come across. When I first became interested in making a living as a freelance writer during the summer of 2006, I was on a social forum lurking around when someone posted a link to Yuwanda Black's Associated Content page. From there I linked to her freelance writing blog, Inkwell Editorial, and I was hooked. She offers very practical advice about creating a freelance writing business. She has authored several ebooks about the business of freelancing, but if you are determined to start freelancing in 2009 I highly recommend "How to Make $250+/Day Writing Simple 500-Word Articles."
SEO content writing
SEO article writing is a great way to get started as a freelance writer. You'll find lots of freelancers who look down on SEO content writing. Maybe they think all writers are writing $1, $2, or even $5 articles. But there are companies and individual clients out there who know the value of quality content, and they're willing to pay you for it. Yuwanda's book shows you how to get started. She advises starting off charging $25 per article. Nice.
An ebook that delivers
I experienced a slump over the summer and wanted to find more clients. I kept coming back to this ebook, debating over whether or not I really wanted to shell out $39.95 (can you believe I missed out on getting it when it first came out at $9.95?). I was tired of buying ebooks filled with vague information that glossed over how to actually do whatever they were promising. Since writing the ebook, Yuwanda has collected several testimonials and actual case studies of people sharing their experiences from putting the advice outlined in the book to use. I figured if I got one client it was worth it. She doesn't promise $250/day without putting in some work. Consistent marketing is a big part of the plan she lays out, and she shows you exactly how to do everything from drafting a marketing letter to creating your contact list.
Market, market and then market some more
Honestly, I should be more consistent with my own marketing, but whenever I do follow her marketing plan I always receive an interested reply. I currently have five new, steady clients from following the clear advice outlined in this book. What started off as simple SEO content writing for me has evolved into more lucrative writing opportunities including website copy, blog posts, press releases, ebooks, reports and whitepapers.
Make your 2009 dreams of becoming a freelance writer a reality
If you want to take the leap and become a freelance writer, there's nothing to do but jump. Even if you work a full-time job, you can start freelancing part-time. Making the choice to do it is completely up to you, as Yuwanda plainly expressed in yesterday's blog post. Having a plan is essential, and Yuwanda's ebook can help you create your own path to freelance writing success.
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This was a very helpful review. I may buy this ebook. I am not sure if I will need it or not, but your review was enticing!
Jessie, thanks for commenting. Perhaps like you, I already knew how to write SEO content, but I wanted to make more money. I noticed on writing forums that some writers were making $25 and up an article by contacting companies directly. Unfortunately, I didn't have a very effective marketing strategy. This book helped me a lot.
Wow, it's funny that you're posting this now. I am also an active reader on Yuwanda's site and even though I did get her book at $9.95, sadly I just recently started to use it. I have one steady client and two potential ones. I simply did exactly what she said in the book. I just hate that I didn't "pull the trigger" as Yuwanda says, sooner!
I agree this is a very helpful review.
Thanks, Laquita. Definitely check out Yuwanda's blog or AC page to get lots of SEO writing tips.
Hi Shanell,
I'm so glad someone who has had success with the book is posting. I don't want people to think I'm just pushing the book for nothing - it really is helpful. I have one other ebook I plan to review in a week or two that's also very helpful and gives specific instructional guidance and advice to web writing freelancers. Thanks for commenting.:)
Thanks for the great article. Just bought the book and am taking the plunge.
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