The New Writer’s Blueprint to Quickly Make Money From Writing
You don’t have to wait for years to start earning $$$$.
“How can I monetize my writing?”
“Please guide me on how to find freelance writing clients?”
“How can I build a portfolio as a new writer?”
These are the most frequently asked questions I get in my DMs.
As someone who has successfully monetized her writing and built a sustainable writing business, my answers might sound like they come from a place of privilege.
With my backlog (800+ published articles and 100k+ followers on Medium), it would be hard for any client to say no to my pitch.
But for a new writer, that’s different.
In this post, I’m sharing a detailed, no-holds-barred strategy of the steps I’d follow if I was starting from scratch and needed to make money from writing quickly. Read on for some actionable insights on how to design the life of your dreams by writing about exactly what you want.
1. Build credibility by association
When you’re starting as a writer, your portfolio is like a clean slate. If a potential client were to hire you, they’d need to read a few samples of your previous…