The Web Writer’s Guide to Launching a Successful Freelance Web Writing Career is the first in an e-book series from WebWritersGuide.com.
I’m a freelance Web writer. I’ve struggled. I’ve had to work hard. And I’ve learned a lot along the way. I wrote this e-book, because I was sick and tired of seeing new writers buried in a mountain of bad information.
I want you to have honest information that I only wish I had when I was in your shoes. I’m not going to tell you to bid low for writing gigs because that’s the only way to start out. Can it work? Sure. But it’s not the best way to start a career.
Coming from a marketing / PR background, I understand that success means getting the best possible return for everything invested (whether that’s money or your time)! There are a lot of things I learned the hard way, and I hope this e-book will teach you some of those lessons so you don’t have to.
Learn How To:
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Separate fact from fiction about Web writing!
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Get high-paying gigs that are never advertised!
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Start building your professional network!
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Build a Web writing portfolio even with no experience!
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Set your freelance writing rates!
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Start marketing your Web writing services!
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Create an easy one-page freelance business plan!
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And more!
I’ve even included 13 templates and worksheets and a comprehensive list of resources to help you more efficiently plan and begin your new freelance writing career on the Web!
Take it from someone who’s been there, done that. There is a better way! I remember what it felt like to get started. I remember what it felt like to struggle to make ends meet. I never considered quitting as an option. I stuck to my guns, and am far better off because of that. You can too! You don’t have to under-sell yourself. You don’t have to burn yourself out. You can even earn residual or recurring income by learning how to diversify your revenue streams - go from solely writing for clients to learning how to write for yourself!
What You Get:
I want you to be comfortable before you spend money on this guide, so I’m giving you a sneak peek. Check out the excerpt, table of contents, and a sample of the worksheets and templates below before buying:
In addition to the e-book’s 100 pages of information on starting a successful freelance Web writing career, I’m including 3 BONUSES! These bonuses were created by ME. They were created as supplements to this e-book, and are not available anywhere else! Here’s what you’ll get:
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A 30-Day Get-Started Guide
I lay out a month’s worth of tasks to get you headed in the right direction towards bringing in gigs, getting your website set up, building your portfolio, and building your professional network.
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A 12-Month Marketing Calendar
This calendar is designed to help you map out special days, weeks, or even months that might present promotional opportunities for your writing services. It’s a blank canvas that can be adapted for any year, and any target market. I even tell you where you can find out about these special promotional occasions every month to fill out your calendar.
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A Web Writer’s Cheat Sheet
This is a one-page document you can print out and keep with you when you’re working on projects. Ideal for the beginning Web writer, it will remind you of basic Web writing principles as well as basic HTML you may need for client projects or your own websites.
What This Guide Can’t Do:
I’m not going to BS you with sales speak here. I’m not going to promise that you’re going to become a wildly successful Web writer. I’m not going to tell you that it’s going to make you rich. It won’t make you a great writer - I’m here to help you through the business, planning, and marketing side of things to take your existing abilities and turn them into a viable career option.
The reality is that you’ll work hard to make it as a Web writer, just as you would in starting any kind of business. If you expect everything to be handed to you, or you aren’t willing to put in the work to create your own success, this e-book isn’t for you!
This e-book is designed to give you information that can help you make your own decisions. It’s YOU that will ultimately decide if you succeed or fail. I’m bringing information that can help you to the table- you need to bring the talent, confidence, and determination!
What Others Have to Say:
“Do you want (or need) to learn to write profitably for the web? Jenn Mattern demystifies web writing and shows you exactly how to make good money at it. She covers everything. I particularly like the attention she pays to encouraging you to set your fees higher than you probably would think of at first, and she tells you why you should. There are worksheets, some stories and mostly just darn good advice for anyone, novice or pro, who is into or wants to be into web writing.”
- Anne Wayman (AboutFreelanceWriting.com / TheGoldenPencil.com)
I enjoyed this ebook because of Jenn’s down to earth style, and her understanding of new Web writers. Writing for the Web is not writing for print, nor does it consist of writing $2 articles. Almost anyone can write for the Web, BUT you need to know how to prime yourself for success so that you can develop a great income.
Jenn’s ebook is packed with useful information. She covers need to know stuff like setting your rates, and where to find freelance writing jobs, as well as handling some of the pitfalls, like rejection.
She also includes a mass of templates and worksheets. I particularly like the One Page Marketing Plan Template — use it!
As more writers discover the Web, they need a guides to help them to find their feet. Jenn’s produced an ebook you can use; it gives you a terrific overview of Web writing. I heartily recommend it.”
- Angela Booth (FabFreelanceWriting.com)
After reading Jenn’s “Launching a Successful Freelance Web Writing Career” two words come to mind: expertise and organization. Jenn is a high class freelance writer who backs up her words with years of experience. To go along with this, the ebook is organized by sections making it easy to follow the first time through as well as for future reference.
Anybody who wants to become a successful freelance web writer should use this ebook to get started.
- Chris Bibey (ChrisBlogging.com)
“I’ve been waiting on this eBook to release for months! …It is worth much more than what Jenn’s charging. When she says there is no BS, she is telling the truth….The worksheets are one of my favorite things about the book. Jenn doesn’t just tell you how to set up your writing business, she gives you the tools you need to make it happen. So few books do that these days.
Jenn’s one of my favorite colleagues and also someone I consider to be kind of an informal mentor. I knew this book would be stellar and it still exceeded my expectations.
I’ve been freelance writing for 3 years and I found this book to be one of the best I’ve ever read. I need it on my bookshelf, or even better my bedside table!”
- LaToya Irby (irblance.com / About.com Guide)
“…I have to say that there are tips in here I’d wished I had known not just starting out as a web writer — but like last week! I think my favorite thing about her guide is the worksheets, which get you to brainstorming and start to create your own action plan to put Jenn’s good ideas to work for your writing career. Jenn breaks down bigger ideas into steps so they are attainable….. What impressed me the most is that there are steps any writer can take right now to improve where they are. If you are just starting out, you can work with this book — if you’ve been writing for awhile, you can work with this book too. I took some of Jenn’s ideas and started adding them to what I am doing and I feel more confident as a writer.
There are some ebooks that you print out and highlight stuff and want to take notes while you are reading. This is THAT type of ebook. It is like a class in an ebook!”
- Abigail Beal (100% Writer)
If you’re ready to find out how you can start working towards a successful freelance Web writing career, order your copy of the first in the Web Writer’s Guide series TODAY for just $37. Invest in your new freelance career today!
Note: You will receive a download link for a .zip file containing your e-book and bonuses (all in .pdf format and viewable with Adobe’s free Acrobat Reader - download it now). While this e-book was written predominantly for freelance Web writers working in English-speaking markets, most of the resources and tips discussed are equally valid in other markets, and much of the information is valid for freelance writers working in print as well. Please review the TOC before buying for an overview of what is included.