The TRUTH That Cost Me YEARS as a Freelance Writer

If I could go back and tell my 2013 freelance writer self one thing, it'd be THIS. And not learning this (plus a couple other) critical strategies cost me more time, effort, energy, and money to get off the wrong train, find the right one, and stop working faster instead of smarter. Things won't just get easier. You have to invest in the right flexible, adaptable, long-term strategy to build your successful freelance writing business over the next one to five years with diamond clients, dream rates, schedule flexibility, and processes that do more heavy-lifting. In this week's video, we're going through why staying on the wrong train longer costs you more in the long run, why you need the right direction and strategy before implementing speed, why you need to stop solving four- and five-figure problems with penny-per-pound guesses and methods, how important it is to do the math of what it costs to stay stuck, the beige-out of AI and how that's affecting your dream freelance writing clients, and why surface-level material will continue to burn you until you learn this sharp shift. Full Transcript Here: https://www.mandyellis.com/weekly-livestream/the-truth-that-cost-me-years-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 00:40 The longer you're on the wrong train, the more it costs to get off 05:40 Solving four- and five-figure problems with penny-per-pound strategies 09:09 Do the math to see what stuckness costs 13:20 If you've been burned by surface-level strategies, you're not alone