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Many extremely talented web writers never get their careers off the ground for one simple reason: they over-think every step. Maybe you can relate. Maybe you worry you’re not ready, or that your copy just isn’t good enough, or that you picked the wrong niche. This kind of worry creates a huge roadblock.
If there’s anything that makes a new web writer anxious, it’s the subject of fees. On one hand, you don’t want to set them too low and risk undervaluing your work. On the other hand, you don’t want to price yourself out of any really great projects. Find out everything you need to know to set your fees with confidence and ease.
How effectively you market your services can make or break your web writing business. Discover some of the many marketing options available to you, the best place to start, how to get yourself in front of interested business, how to build your online reputation, and how to use the growing relevance of social media to boost your results.
This is where things get exciting. If you’ve been following this roadmap, then you should have the following things already in place: a home support system, an understanding of the fundamentals of writing, an area you plan to specialize in, and an up-and-running professional web writing website. Now it’s time to go land some clients!
Putting together a professional website is another place where a lot of web writers get tripped up, and it’s easy to see why. From the technical jargon to the idea of going “public” to the world, creating your own website can seem wildly intimidating. But, you know what? It’s not hard at all!
Now that you have an overview of the web-writing world, it’s time to start working on your business direction. In this module, we’re going to fill you in on all the best opportunities for web writers. We’ll walk you through the major web-writing specialties so you can decide which areas you’re most excited about
As Nick Usborne puts it, “Writing online is profoundly different from writing for any other medium.” A lot of people don’t understand this. They write for the Web like they were trained to write in school. On the Web, that style of writing falls flat. And that’s why good web writers get paid so much money.
Guarantee your success as a profitable web writer with our 12-Step Roadmap. We share the most essential steps to get you launched and earning income as quickly as possible. With input from some of our most successful web writers, we start you out with key tips on how to set goals, how to make sure your personal life supports those goals, and best ways to stay motivated.