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Disclaimer: This is a sample. I was not hired to write this, but it demonstrates my writing style.Primary Key Word: online writing freedomSecondary Key Word: freelance writingPage Title Tag: Travel, Eat, or Even Drink Your Way to Online Writing Freedom!Description Tag: Your love for traveling, chocolate, fine wine, or just about anything else can lead you to online writing freedom. Businesseswith the same interest need your writing, a lot of it. And they need it NOW! Learn how to turn your passion into online writing freedom today.Bernadine BoydSuper Fit Copywriting
Disclaimer: This is a sample. I was not hired to write this, but it demonstrates my writing style.Image Caption: Launch your online writing freedom today!Travel, Eat or Even Drink Your Way to Online Writing Freedom!Bernadine BoydSuper Fit Copywriting
Disclaimer: This is a sample. I was not hired to write this, but it demonstrates my writing style.So, you’re ready to pursue your goal of online writing freedom. But stuck on how to get there?Here’s an idea.What’s your passion? Everybody’s got something, right?Does your heart skip a beat at the thought of traveling across the U.S., or to Europe, or both? Do you get giddy at the thought of Italian cuisineor maybe dark chocolate? Or perhaps your thing is fine wine or craft beer.Each of these passions, or just about any other personal interest, can pave your way to online writing freedom.And there are far easier ways to do it than writing a book, trying to get it published, and hoping it becomes a best seller.Write About Your PassionConsider this. What if you could write emails, articles, newsletters or blog posts for businesses related to your passion? Did you know you caneven get paid to do research for these companies? How fun would that be? Having the opportunity to learn even more about your passion and get paid for doing it!Almost every business has a website, and if they want to draw attention to their site, they need quality information on that website. And theyneed plenty of it, not just once, but consistently over time. They need a constant supply of articles that answer their customers’ questions, blogswith tips on how to get the most out of their product, or newsletters that keep customers current on the latest news related to their services.They also need emails to drive potential buyers to their website. They also need someone to find fresh new content, facts and figures for all ofthis writing.Your Ideal Client Needs You NowAll of this writing and research is critical to attracting and retaining customers. Here’s why these businesses need your writing now: 55% of marketers say blog content creation is their top inbound marketing priority. (HubSpot, 2018)Companies that posted 16 blog posts per month saw 3.5% more website visits and got 4.5% more potential buyers than those thatposted less than 5 times per month. (HubSpot, 2015)Bernadine BoydSuper Fit Copywriting
Disclaimer: This is a sample. I was not hired to write this, but it demonstrates my writing style. 77% of people prefer to get promotional messages via email from companies they’ve subscribed to (versus direct mail, text, phone, orsocial media). (WordStream, 2018)Customers who make purchases via email spend 138% more than customers who don’t receive email offers. (WordStream, 2018)So, you see, businesses need your writing and your zeal for their products related to travel, food, wine, or whatever strikes your fancy!OK, so now you know businesses related to your passion need you. But are you wondering how to get started writing about your passion?No worries, I’ve got you covered. Start with the steps below, and you’ll be on your way!Step 1: Find Clients that Can Get You to Online Writing FreedomFirst, you need to find businesses that sell services or products related to your passion. There are a few ways you can do that, including Search the WebA good way to start is by checking out their websites. Do they have a blog or a newsletter? Do they post articles on their site? Now, if these aresmall businesses, you may not be able to sell them on the idea of adding a blog or newsletter. But, if they already have one and you approachthem with a unique idea, they might be willing to give you a shot. Do well, and you could end up with recurring assignments from them.While you’re on their website, sign up to get on their mailing list. Study the emails they send you. Practice writing similar emails in the same toneand voice they use.Search Social MediaYou can also check LinkedIn for companies related to your interest. Follow them. Read their articles. See what groups they follow. Engage withall these companies. Now just to be clear, liking their posts doesn’t count as engagement! You need to show your value and passion by makingrelevant and specific comments related to the content in the article.Don’t forget to take a look at Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages for companies in line with your interest. Their social media presence willgive you an idea of what they and their customers are talking about. These conversations can spur ideas for articles, newsletters and blog poststhat you could write.Like I mentioned for LinkedIn, don’t just look at Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Participate in the conversation. Offer helpful information.Answer people’s questions. Provide solutions. This will demonstrate your expertise on the topic. Do this often enough and well enough, and theBernadine BoydSuper Fit Copywriting
Disclaimer: This is a sample. I was not hired to write this, but it demonstrates my writing style.company will notice you. They may even come looking for you to help with their online writing. Imagine if online writing freedom found youinstead of you having to search for it!A fellow writer, Jim Wright, found out exactly how this online engagement can work. He was providing tons of useful information in a Facebookgroup to writers trying to build their website. The company sponsoring the Facebook group couldn’t help but notice his expertise andwillingness to help others. They reached out to him and ended up hiring him!Public SpeakingNow, this idea may scare you, but I would be remiss not to share it. Public speaking is yet another way to launch your freelance writing career.Yes, yes, I know, most folks are terrified of speaking in public. But lots of people learn to do things that scare them, and you can too.Ease yourself into it by starting in low-pressure environments. Offer to speak at a Chamber of Commerce meeting, a networking group, or otherlocal events. These groups are often looking for speakers to fill their meeting calendar. You have an audience that wants to be there and learnnew things.One benefit of speaking is that you are automatically assumed to be an expert!Now don’t blow that assumption by walking in there and giving nothing but a sales pitch about your online writing. Present information that ishelpful to your audience. Top 5 mistakes made in blog posts and how to correct them. Six reasons you should have an online newsletter. Howto pick a good wine that won’t break your budget. Six tips to reduce the stress of business travel. You know, stuff that will solve their problems.This kind of speaking in a low-key environment allows you to demonstrate your knowledge. It also gives you the opportunity to network withattendees. You never know who you’ll meet. You could meet someone looking for a writer with a passion for travel, craft beer, or chocolate!VolunteerIf you just aren’t ready for the public speaking option, offer to volunteer at events related to your passion. Maybe there’s a wine tasting eventor a travel expo in your area. Of course, you’ll have a job to do, and you should do it well, but you’ll also have the chance to meet and chat withprofessionals who have the same interest you do. Focus on the topics they discuss, the problems they have and the solutions they need. Theseare great starters for your next blog post, newsletter, or public speaking event. Because yes, you really should give public speaking a try!OK, now you have a few ideas about how to get yourself out there and get noticed. Now what?Bernadine BoydSuper Fit Copywriting
Disclaimer: This is a sample. I was not hired to write this, but it demonstrates my writing style.Step 2: Contact Your Ideal ClientsIt’s time to use all the research you’ve done on these companies that share your passion. Use what you’ve learned to come up with a couple ofideas you can pitch to the businesses you’ve found. How to save on holiday travel for the local travel agency’s newsletter. A blog on tips forattending a wine tasting for the first time. You can check the website, LinkedIn, or even databases available through your local library for thecontact information for these businesses.Send them a short email introducing yourself and share your idea. Now, these are busy people, so make sure you follow up multiple times ifneed be. You might not hear from them in a week, a month, or even several months. Persistence can be the determining factor on whether youland an assignment or not.Step 3: Achieve Online Writing FreedomSo, you now have a plan for getting started. Keep in mind I never said online writing was a quick trip to the freedom you seek. But if you arewilling to put in some work you can achieve whatever your definition of online writing freedom is. It doesn’t matter if it’s about working a fewhours a week to make extra money to support your retirement. It doesn’t matter if it’s about being able to work from home or the beach, forthat matter. It doesn’t even matter if it’s about achieving a six-figure income, so you can support your travel habit or taste for fine wine!Take a look at what you can make once you start landing some of these freelance writing projects: 150 - 800 per blog post (1000 words) 250 - 500 per email 250 - 800 per article (1200 – 2000 words) 1000 - 2000 per newsletter (1200 – 1500 words) 50 - 75 an hour for researchThose numbers start to add up quickly when you are doing these projects on a regular basis. Remember, businesses don’t need one or twoemails, blog posts, articles, etc. They need them on a continuing basis to keep their websites relevant and on the first page of Google results.And these numbers are real. Here are three of my fellow writers that can vouch for them. Jay White makes about 3500 a week writing seven emails. Ed Gandia made 163,481 in his first year of writing content for businesses. Sandy Ferguson makes 300 working for a few hours surfing the internet as a researcher!Bernadine BoydSuper Fit Copywriting
Disclaimer: This is a sample. I was not hired to write this, but it demonstrates my writing style.The best part of all of this is Jay, Ed, and Sandy are all focusing their work on the things they care about. You can do the same thing by writingfor businesses related to whatever you’re passionate about.Step 4: Supercharge Your Path to Online Writing FreedomSo, are you ready to get started? Ready to march down that path to online writing freedom. I’ve got one more idea for you that will do wondersfor making your march easier much easier. My final and most powerful suggestion is for you to join the same club that Jim, Jay, Ed, and Sandydid. It’s called the Barefoot Writer club.There are tons of resources at your fingertips when you become a member of this exclusive club for writers.As a member, you’ll find helpful information about even more types of freelance writing. Because writing emails, blog posts, articles, or doingresearch certainly aren’t your only options.Membership in the club gives you access to experts in all types of freelance writing. These experts have already achieved their version of onlinewriting freedom. and they’re happy to share their tips and tricks to help you achieve yours.Check out Barefoot Writer today and supercharge your journey to online writing freedom.Bernadine BoydSuper Fit Copywriting
Ed Gandia made 163,481 in his first year of writing content for businesses. Sandy Ferguson makes 300 working for a few hours surfing the internet as a researcher! Disclaimer: This is a sample. I was not hired to write this, but it demonstrates my writing style. Bernadine Boyd Super Fit Copywriting The best part of all of this is Jay, Ed, and Sandy are all focusing their work on the things .
