Freelance Writing Coach

The blank page. Ugh. It’s a source of intimidation and frustration. In this episode, we talk about our processes for getting a piece of writing out the door. We also concluded we don’t want each other’s jobs. Listen in to find out how many words Kaleigh writes in a day.

People say to pick a niche, make a course, and build a website. But we don’t think there’s a right way to run a business. Everyone’s path is unique and different. In this episode, we explore a number of myths about freelance writing businesses and offer alternative perspectives.

Does your freelance website really matter? Kaleigh doesn’t give the website too much credit, while Emma sees hers as a mark of her whole identity. Emma put her head into her hands while recording this episode. If you’re creating a website for the first time, revamping the one you have, or find yourself unsure what a website even means, this is a must-listen.

Guess what? You should probably charge more. But how do you figure out what to charge when there’s not a go-to source for setting freelance writing rates? In this episode, we cover strategies for setting rates, as well as some ways to justify those rates to the clients you serve.

WE ALL WANNA KNOW: How do I find quality, high-paying clients that are a pleasure to work with? In this episode, we cover how we found our first freelance clients, as well as how we find new ones today. It’s a BIG topic, but you’ll come away with ideas on where to start.

Freelance writers have the ability to control our days, but only if we create a structure for guarding our time. In this episode, we discuss what a day looks like in our businesses today, as well as our journey to recognizing what we need to be successful. We also cover strategies on how to deal with clients who want you to be “always on.”

What do you do when you’re a freelance writer in the business of selling you? We discuss why you should approach freelance writing as a *very* official business. We talk about invoicing software, bank accounts, and recount the moments when we knew we were more than just piddly order takers.

Kaleigh Moore and Emma Siemasko have been friends ever since they started freelance writing almost a decade ago. Now, they’re sharing everything they’ve learned on their brand new podcast. We give quick introductions and explain what the hell we’re doing here.