Gudrun had her first piece of work published in a national magazine 24 years ago and she’s been writing on and off ever since. She’s worked with a range of clients providing copywriting, content marketing, and repurposing, including IT & personal finance experts, digital marketers, personal trainers, coaches and consultants, but she’s now niching into history and heritage.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why networking is key for freelancers
• How niching can help you build your business
• The importance of charging what you're worth
• How to get your first writing gigs

Show notes

• 00.00 – Introduction
• 02.00 – Reluctant heroes and belated magical powers.
• 05.20 – Interview with Gudrun Lauret.
• 07.35 – Content marketing vs copywriting .
• 09.30 – How did Gudrun get into freelance writing.
• 12.40 – What’s the best way to get into freelance writing?
• 15.90 – How to get into copywriting.
• 17.50 – So is journaling the same?
• 19.30 – How to hook some experts to draw on.
• 22.50 – Networking by the coffee table.
• 27.45 – Newbie networking is invaluable.
• 29.50 – Time to write for pennies?
• 30.30 – Falling prey to low paying, picky clients.
• 37.25 – Tips for taking levelling up your writing experience.
• 42.35 – Which book changed her life?
• 47.25 – Where to find out more about Gudrun.

The books that changed Gudrun's lifeThe Well-Fed Writer - Peter Bowerman

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The 4-Hour Workweek - Timothy Ferris

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Northern Lights (The Golden Compass) - Philip Pullman

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A Tale of Time City - Diana Wynne Jones

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