100+ Tips for Beginner Freelance Writers (+ 3 Article Pitch Example Templates and Freelance Writing Jobs PDFs)

Get the tools you need to kick-start your career, find well-paying writing jobs and become a successful freelancer. 

Learn how to work from home and build a lucrative, sustainable freelance career with more than 125 tips, educational resources, and sample email templates!

"This book is a must-read for freelance writers. Diana Kelly Levey offers insightful tips in a way that is easy to digest. If you are thinking about diving into freelancing full time but aren’t sure where to start, this book is where you can begin! You’ll learn creative ways to find new clients, how to write the perfect pitch, time management tips and how to negotiate rates. I’ll be referencing many of the sections regularly. You come away with the tools to create an action plan and a can-do attitude!" - Ally

Here's what's included in this freelance writing guide for beginners:

-Getting Started Tips (p. 4: The most important elements you NEED to have on your freelance writer website to attract clients.)

-Never Running Out of Ideas (p. 11. How to take one idea and spin it a ton of different ways to make it work for other freelance niches.)

-How to Find Freelance Work and Lucrative Clients (p. 17. Here's how to find freelance clients in your email and in social media)

-Winning at the Game of Pitching (p. 24. Best pitching practices, like days of the week to send a pitch, what to include, and when to follow up.)

-Setting Rates and Getting Paid (p. 29. How to set hourly rates that work for your life and your business. What to factor into your freelance rates.)

-Staying Organized when Juggling Multiple Assignments (p. 36. How to stay on top of assignments, run your business, and get repeat work.)

-Setting Goals and Running Your Business Efficiently (p. 41. Tips for setting short-term freelance goals, long-term career goals, and when to hire help to manage your freelance business.)

-How to Find Time for Freelance Writing (p. 46. Tips and tricks to help you find time in a busy schedule to write.)

-Building an Online Presence, with Social Media (p. 53. Here's how to make sure you're maximizing social media to get more work.)

-Utilizing Tech to Maximize Productivity (p. 54. Discover some of the best tools for freelancers, how they can improve productivity, and more.)

-Next Steps: Becoming a Six-Figure Writer (p. 59. Advice on how to market yourself and your business for consistent, high-paying work.)

-Resources: Recommended Reading and Sample Email Templates (p. 63. Get email pitching templates.)

"Not just for beginners, these tips offer so much more for even experienced freelancers!"

If you are looking for some quick tips to file away in your brain as you get to know the ins and outs of the freelancing world, look no further. Diana shares her deep experience on all things, from billing, to pitching, to idea generation. And they are good.

This book is meant to be consumed more than once. I've come back to read this a few times- first, when I was starting out, and then as I gained more experience and clients. Always offer new insights to where I am and where I want to go with my business.

Totally worth the price!" - Natalie

"Diana Kelly Levey's book is a must-read for any writer looking to turn their passion into a successful business. I've been a fan of her work for many years, and gained a lot of knowledge (and assignments) from reading her freelance writing tips on her blog. This book goes further, giving readers an insightful and thorough look at the process, all in one quick read. You'll learn about everything from generating ideas to negotiating rates to managing your time in chapters that are succinct and engaging. No matter where you are in your career, you will take away useful tips to implement right away." - L. Sunkara

If you want to jump-start your freelance writing career or take your freelance writing business to the next level, this e-book for freelance writers and freelancers is for you!

With the purchase of this 65-page freelance career guide, you'll also get a FREE PDF of "3 Article Pitches That Worked" AND "Where to Find Writing Jobs" so you'll know exactly where to look for find freelance jobs for beginners and intermediate freelance writers.

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"Diana Kelly Levey offers writers everything they need to know on starting a successful freelance writing business. Each tip is broken down into bite-size chunks, making it easy to digest the entire book and come back to the most important points again and again. She also offers easy-to-use templates to pitch editors and make introductions to new clients.

Even as a long-time freelancer, I found many of the tips in this book useful. I'm sure I'll be referring to the last chapter on becoming a six-figure freelancer throughout the next year.

If you've ever thought about becoming a freelance writer, consider grabbing a copy of this book! It has tons of great advice you can actually use." - Joni Sweet

Order today to learn how to score top assignments and get a roadmap to help you earn a living as a successful freelance writer.