Beta Launch — July 2020
For Freelance Writers Den members only
(Not a member? Read below for how to join us...)
Can't Find Freelance Writing Jobs?
Do you feel like your freelance writing dream is vanishing before your eyes?
The economy is crashing. In many locales, you can hardly step outside. You send pitch emails and get no responses.
Maybe you have current clients who've suddenly ghosted you, after not paying your invoice. Or put all projects on hold.
Don't worry -- freelance writing is not over! Far from it. In fact, there's a lot of opportunity now, if you know how to connect with better clients.
But you have to be where those quality clients search for writers. Right now, the best place to find them is on the only social-media platform where it's OK to say, "I need freelance work!"
Know where that is? LinkedIn.
Discover How to Use LinkedIn to
Get Well-Paid Writing Jobs.
Kiss Upwork & content mills goodbye. Say hello to quality clients.
It's not all shuttered storefronts in this recession. Some companies and industries are capitalizing on the chaos. They're growing – or carefully planning their comeback. And all that takes marketing, and writer help.
Where do many top companies turn, when they need a freelancer? LinkedIn's search bar. Build a strong profile and network on the only social-media platform where it's OK to actively prospect. Now, these companies can find you.
This bootcamp gives you easy, over-the-shoulder, step-by-step videos for how to create your profile and actively pitch good prospects.
Join our online training, LinkedIn Marketing for Freelance Writers:
Then we'll send you the link to grab the bootcamp, too.
Here's how it works:
Join the Den
Our courses are members-only. But good news -- you can join the Den right now, we're open! Once you join, you can self-study this course as we teach it, as a member perk. Or you can elect to be a 'full participation' student -- hop on live Q&AS, get homework feedback and your LinkedIn profile reviewed in detail -- by paying the $97 course fee.
Introductory Video
If you didn't attend our introductory webinar live, start by watching our intro recording: How to Get Freelance Writing Jobs in 2020. This training will give you insights into why LinkedIn is the best place to get found by top-drawer clients, in our current tough times. Then, it gives you a step-by-step overview of the essential elements of LinkedIn marketing we'll cover in this course.
Each Week: Skills-Building Homework with Individual Feedback
To rapidly build your freelance content career and help you get hired, you'll get feedback on your homework posts on our class forums from Carol, Mandy, and the Freelance Writers Den moderator team.
Recordings, Handouts, and Transcripts Our materials are yours to download and re-read or watch at your leisure. We record and transcribe everything, so you won’t miss a moment.
Homework Forum, LinkedIn Profile Reviews & Live Q&As
Throughout the course, you'll be able to ask questions and "talk shop" with your fellow bloggers on the 24/7 class forum. Carol & Mandy will hold 4 live Q&A web meetings, to ensure all your LinkedIn profile and marketing questions get answered. You can also submit your profile for inclusion in our epic review videos, where 30-40 profiles are cross-compared, to show you exactly what to tweak to stand out in the crowd.
Our Beta-Test is Your Opportunity
We're planning to offer this course 'in a box' later on, without the feedback option. (At a higher price, also!) This is your one-time chance to take LinkedIn Marketing for Freelance Writers with pro feedback. We're especially open to your input, because we want to make sure this course has everything writers need for LinkedIn success.
What you’ll learn, week by week
WEEK 1:
Create a Magnetic LinkedIn Profile
Q&A Coaching Call
July 9
11 AM PT / 2 PM ET
LinkedIn success begins with an optimized profile that attracts your ideal client. Learn how to make your profile scream, "I am your ideal writer!"
Separate modules for newbies and mid-career writers include tips on how to create a profile if you're still in a day job, or do multiple types of freelance work.
WEEK 2
Build Your Connections & Use InMail
Q&A Coaching Call
July 16
11 AM PT / 2 PM ET
The secret of LinkedIn is: It's ALL about connections! You'll learn multiple approaches for rapidly building a large network. Then, you'll find out how to ask them to refer you, without coming off sleazy or spammy.
We'll keep you motivated with a connection-building contest, too.
WEEK 3
Status Updates & Pulse Posts
Q&A Coaching Call July 23
11 AM PT / 2 PM ET
Once you've got a killer profile and growing network, it's time to build your authority with what you SAY on LinkedIn.
We'll walk you through creating status updates that fascinate, and Pulse posts that build your authority and attract your ideal clients. See real-world examples of posts that got big traffic, and get inspired!
WEEK 4
Groups, Pitching & More
Q&A Coaching Call
July 30
11 AM PT / 2 PM ET
Learn how to identify, join, and participate in LinkedIn's Groups, which can be a gold mine of leads.
We'll also cover the tricky task of proactively marketing on the platform. Our pitch templates will help you understand what to say on InMail, and when to move to email.
Have questions? Read our FAQs.
Praise for Carol's LinkedIn Trainings:
"$115K from LinkedIn – in 6 months!"
I've been a freelance medical writer since April 2019. Since then, I've landed 7 of my 9 clients – and added $115,000 in annual revenue – through LinkedIn. And that was all simply from optimizing my profile the way you showed me! I'm still on retainer for 5 of those clients, and have been able to more than double my income in the last 6 months.
—Alexis Taylor, Philadelphia freelance biotech and medical-device writer & PR consultant | tayloredmedicalwriting.co
"Inbound leads include Daimler-Chrysler"
I don't do much outbound marketing because this year, 90% of my leads have been inbound, mostly from LinkedIn! I've got one $2,500-a-month contract with a major insurer, and another for $3,000 a month as well. I've got jobs from Daimler-Chrysler! Now, execs from Ford USA, Ferrari and Bugatti share my updates, which has led to great new connections and leads. Thanks for all your profile tips!
—Neil Pope, Thailand-based freelance automotive writer | carcontentcreation.com
"$12K contract from a simple thanks"
Most of the clients I've taken on since late 2018 are from LinkedIn, most notably Kareo, which is a $12,000 contract. I landed it with a simple 'thanks for connecting' message, asking if they'd be willing to refer me. Instead, they directed me to their company content manager! Thanks, Carol.
—Tolu Ajiboye, Nigeria-based health/beauty writer | thehealthandbeautywriter.com
Ready to wake up and find InMails with job offers?
Join the Den now, and we'll send you the registration info for this course.
Limit 150 seats for full participation in the bootcamp!
What makes this program unique?
Quickly gain useful skills
There are more than a few courses, ebooks and coaches available online, offering to teach you about LinkedIn. Many cost $500-$2000, and take a whole year. So this is not your only option. But we’re confident it’s one of the best.
Carol has been teaching these LinkedIn marketing fundamentals to her own coaching students for years now. So you're getting proven best practices for getting client leads on the platform.
It's also an affordable, 1-month intensive that helps you quickly acquire LinkedIn marketing skills you can use today to command higher rates... not a long-term commitment.
The Den Difference
Finally, no other course online comes with a month of full access to everything in our Freelance Writers Den community — you get 300+ hours of additional learning opportunities, our Junk-Free Job Board, 24/7 forums, support from 1,400+ members, and more. All for the price of this single course. From fear-busting to marketing to learning blogging for business clients, we have dozens of other bootcamps to supplement your learning.
More course benefits:
- Stop dreaming, start earning. Put your training to work and get hired!
- Save time and avoid rookie mistakes. No need for trial and error with our step-by-step guidance.
- Quit applying to online ads or hanging around Upwork, and take control of your career with proactive marketing strategies.
- Gain confidence through action with homework and feedback from the experts.
- Keep it quick and simple. We’ve distilled this to just 4 steps. No more wondering why your profile that proclaims you're a 'Freelance Writer at Self-Employed' isn't bringing you great leads.
Meet your instructors:
Carol Tice
Longtime freelance writer Carol Tice created the award-winning Make a Living Writing blog, and founded the 1400+ member Freelance Writers Den community. Carol has been found and hired by three Fortune 500 companies through her own LinkedIn profile: Alaska Airlines, Costco, and TrueBlue. Her other clients have included Forbes, Entrepreneur, Lending Tree, American Express, and many more. Carol has coached hundreds of writers to higher earnings and success over the past decade, specifically using LinkedIn marketing. She's presented more than 25 online training courses.
Mandy Ellis
Mandy has been a full-time freelance writer since 2014. Her clients have included U.S. News & World Report, Afar, Conde Nast Traveler, Costco, National Realtor Organizations, and many more. She tripled her income in Carol's coaching program, Freelance Writers Den 2X Income Accelerator, and hasn't looked back since. She's been an ASJA Writing Mentor since 2018 and is a Den forum moderator, helping writers earn more every week. Learn more about her and grab her writing rates guide at mandyellis.com.
What would it be worth, to have great-paying clients contacting YOU?
You could easily earn tens of thousands more annually, by marketing this more sophisticated skill. Goodbye, $20 blog posts!
YET... Your investment as a Den member for 4 weeks of training, hands-on help and individualized advice is just $97.
As a Den member, you're free to self-study this course as part of your membership. Want homework feedback and Q&A coaching time?
You have to admit, that’s a crazy price for getting hands-on help and mentoring from 2 longtime pros. Where others charge thousands and tell you it'll take a year to get the hang of this, we've got a 30-day blast that will transform your skills and understanding of LinkedIn marketing. Let's do this!
Ready to nail this?
Then join us now for LinkedIn Marketing for Freelance Writers:
"$5,000 In new work + added LinkedIn marketing as a service!"
I was working LinkedIn, but needed inspiration to double down and stick to a schedule. In your program, I started sending 20 connection invites, engaging with 5 posts, and posting content 4 times a week. I not only opened the year with $5,000 in new work as a result, I've had so much success getting views on updates that I've started helping solopreneurs generate LinkedIn leads. LinkedIn is massive!
—Divya Agrawal, India-based LinkedIn marketer and tech copywriter | thedivyaagrawal.com
"2 Contracts worth $30K+ from connection invite thank-yous!"
My two big wins were landing Lucky Brand Jeans through LinkedIn - a $7,000 project - and Beardbrand, which was about $25,000 worth of revenue. And both were through simple 'thank you for connecting' InMails. Thanks for the LinkedIn tips, Carol!
—Sabrina Gaffney, Los Angeles brand messaging and marketing consultant | restaurants | ecommerce | fashion | lifestyle
"5 New clients!"
I've gotten FIVE new clients from LinkedIn worth $15,000 -- and that's just so far this year! It happened with a combination of optimizing my profile and sending LOTS of connection requests and networking. I shoot for 25 per day. Thanks for all the LinkedIn help!
—Alyssa Goulet, technology copywriter & content strategist | copyoncue.com
Why Learn LinkedIn Marketing Now?
Simple: In a time when it's hard to network in person, LinkedIn is the busiest and best place to connect with companies and publications editors who need writers! While the mass, online job boards are full of flakes, lowballers, and outright scams (so many, right now!), LinkedIn is where bigger, better organizations tend to go to search for a freelance writer. If you're not there... you're not contacted.
Nearly 700 million members can't be wrong! In a time when you can't hit that Chamber meeting or attend a big in-person trade show, LinkedIn is where you can easily identify, and get seen by, a large number of quality prospects.
Once you know what to do and say, it's easy to stand out -- because most freelance writers on LinkedIn have useless profiles and no idea how to promote on the platform (without annoying prospects and getting blocked, reported, and possibly banned).
If you're struggling to find clients (or to get paid by current ones, who've put projects on 'pause,') find a whole new, better client base on LinkedIn. We'll guide you through the process, step-by-step.
It may feel like work has dried up, if you're just checking Upwork or Craigslist ads, or a content-mill dashboard. But writers marketing on LinkedIn report they're busier and earning more than ever!
Ready to join the elite of writers who use LinkedIn to find clients, in good times or bad?
No-Risk Guarantee
Not sure if this course is for you? Try this bootcamp out at no risk! Give our course materials and the Den a try for up to 7 days. If you decide it's not for you, we'll cheerfully refund your money. (We’d like to say “No questions asked,” but we’ll be dying to know how we can make our classes better.)
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