STOP Writing Blog Posts Until You DO THIS as a Freelance Writer

You've been thinking about how you write blog posts AND how you structure blog post projects, agreements, and contracts ALL WRONG. With freelance writing gigs and jobs like these, what your clients want can be all over the map, vary in length and complexity, and may make it much harder for you to improve your writing skills because you're constantly restarting your engine. In this week's video, we're going over why super common content writing jobs like blog posts need to have a retainer agreement first to help you improve your writing skills, how you may be circling around and around but not making any progress writing better blog posts, why you or your client need to share examples before starting the writing process, and what kinds of tools you can use for different phases of writing and editing blog posts to ensure you're moving from starter to experienced freelance writer. Full Transcript Here: https://www.mandyellis.com/weekly-livestream/stop-writing-blog-posts-until-you-do-this-as-a-freelance-writer ________ Ever thought, "I wants the steps seasoned freelance writers know by heart?" Get them free with my Seasoned Veteran Cheatsheet, your step-by-step client, marketing, and onboarding checklist to Forge Gold-Standard Freelance Success: https://www.mandyellis.com/cheatsheet Want to 2X or 3X your prices overnight? Check out my FREE Pricing Guide tailor-made for freelance writers and content strategists: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f78d012322e6addec584a72 Want a step-by-step blueprint proven by clients and students to grow a high-earning freelance writing business you adore? Check out my course, Freelance Writer Wealth Lab here: https://www.mandyellis.com/course Looking to fast-track your freelance writing success? Join my 5-day lightning-speed course, Runway, here: https://www.mandyellis.com/runway Need some tried-and-true marketing, LOI, cold email, LinkedIn, and contract templates proven to get responses and results? See my template bundle: https://www.mandyellis.com/templates   Want weekly actionable advice plus updates on new freebies and when Freelance Writer Wealth Lab opens for enrollment? Join my email list here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f8e4b311ae3721c031ddd24 Want to follow me for inspiration, tips, and to stay connected? Coaching: https://www.mandyellis.com/coaching Freelance Writer Wealth Lab Course: https://www.mandyellis.com/course   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandy-ellis/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmandyellis/ ________ Hi there! I’ve got you covered for all things freelance writing. We’ll go over a quick bite tip to help you move forward in your business, then I’ll answer any and all of your questions; including those on marketing, money, mindset, mental health, and of course, business.  For a little on who I am and who I’ve worked with, check out my site: https://www.mandyellis.com/  So glad you’re able to join me, and I’m looking forward to learning more about you and your freelance writing career! So psyched you’re joining me on this livestream adventure! 00:00 Introduction 00:21 Start with a retainer for continual improvement 05:32 Always work from an example 08:56 Track what you need to work on