When I lost my job as a copywriter last year, I knew freelance writing could be my ticket to a stable income. But I had no idea just how lucrative it could be until I earned over $5,000 in my first month! Here's how I did it:
Setting Competitive Rates I researched typical freelance writing rates and set my prices competitively but profitably at $.10-$.15 per word.
I pledged to pitch 5 new clients per day via cold emails until I landed my first gig. I ended up averaging 8 pitches daily.
I churned out articles for mills like iWriter and Textbroker during slow periods. The low pay built my portfolio.
Sites like ProBlogger and Flexjobs delivered quality leads. I applied to 5-10 promising listings daily.
Within 4 weeks, I landed over 20 clients and made $5k+! Freelance writing was the perfect career move with diligence and persistence.