The most important details are that Francis has made $10k in three and a half years as a freelance writer, and that they learned about authors’ challenges in their early years. They have earned between $9,600 and $17,800 each month creating email copy. Francis learned to identify their specialty and specialize in a service or copy style, which took about a year to get good at.
$10k is a big milestone for freelance writers for whatever reason
The fact that we all think it’s unbelievable that someone would pay THAT MUCH to write is a big explanation for this.
Furthermore, it makes perfect sense when you think about it.
I only learned about authors’ challenges as a writer in my early years. surviving as poor artists who use their words to support themselves. So I didn’t anticipate to make a lot of money when I chose to take the risk and start a freelancing job. For me, writing was only a pastime that could one day help me support myself.
After three and a half years…
Over the past year, I’ve earned between $9,600 and $17,800 each month creating email copy.
No passive income streams. No work in consulting or coaching
Simply banging away at this keyboard for a few hours each day.
Here is my approach:
#1 I Niched Down Very Hard.
I learnt to identify my specialty when I first started writing. Normal, yes? You were here.
I chose a classification for myself from a seemingly endless list of “writer types.” It reminded me of picking a video game character in several ways.
My choices were:
Prolific writer Ghostwriter
technical reporter
Copywriter
Article author
Blogger
And like so many others, I decided on copywriter
I then furthered my emphasis by deciding on a service or copy style to specialize in as well as the kind of copywriter I wanted to be.
I won’t lie.” It took me about a year to get good at selecting my copy style. I tried everything, such as lengthy sales pages, website text, SEO, and a number of other things. I mostly messed up and failed at them.
I ultimately chose email copy because I liked that the text could only be up to 600 words long. I could also use what I learnt right away. Even better, I could see how well each email was performing.
My placement was helped by my choice to become a copywriter, especially an email copywriter. My social media braggadocio about being an email copywriter struck a chord with potential customers. They regarded me as an authority. I was able to develop a portfolio of email samples that attracted more and higher-paying clients as a consequence of my sole emphasis on email.
I was able to save a lot of time by focusing on drafting emails more effectively and efficiently. I wasn’t expected to take into account blogs, large headlines, subheadings, creating FAQs, or anything else related to long-form text.
I’ll eventually be able to write an effective email with a high conversion rate in no more than 20 to 30 minutes.
Now take this plus my following tip and you have the formula for baking and making a good living each month.
Second, I raised My Rates
Conflicts about pricing are common among independent writers
We hesitate when we hear the dreaded question.
“What are your fees?”
It causes a spike in anxiety, poor self-esteem, and self-worth concerns, as well as the fight-or-flight reaction. You know, the usual.
Although I’m joking, that is a real phenomena.
As a result, we frequently significantly undercharge ourselves and only get a small portion of what we want. A fellow writer charging twice or even three times as much for the same sort of task usually bothers us.
I waited until I had a consistent stream of clients responding favorably to my email offers before I had the guts to raise my pricing. I raised the price of my emails from $40 to $100 each. At the moment, my email fees range from $300 to $500.
Even though my workload is the same as it was when I started, I am now getting paid more for it.
#3 I delegate the work I don’t want to do.
I have spent the last 1.5 years immersed in my “zone of genius.”
The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks contains the phrase “The Zone of Genius.” And it has to do with having a successful job and finding “your calling.”
Your innate talent is what makes up your zone of brilliance. And I was naturally good at composing emails.
I’m not saying that every email I wrote had a great conversion rate. I had undoubtedly experienced some failures. But I found that writing itself was enjoyable. I breezed right into my flow state. While writing, time flew very swiftly, and I felt euphoric naturally; I still like it.
Nevertheless, the “good feeling” was quickly put to a stop when I had to do “other stuff.”
Creating segments, designing emails, integrating emails into email management software, and keeping an eye on the data in an Excel spreadsheet are a few examples. The actual task inquiry was something I detested doing.
I delegated all of that to people whose “zone of genius” was carrying out THAT task on the advise of my mentors.
What happened?
I was able to give my copywriting the full focus it needed. As a result, my copywriting skills grew dramatically. I created more higher-quality work. I put this excellent work on display whenever I could.
Additionally, I got clients who paid me more money since more people witnessed my outcomes. Clients that trust me don’t nag me on Slack all the time and allow me the flexibility to write whenever I want.
This is freedom, my love!
#4 I’ve made a conscious decision on the lifestyle I want to lead.
Image from Unsplash by Alvin Balemesa
The truth is revealed here:
I didn’t always write for three hours each day.
I used to be, in a sense, an employee of my own freelancing business.
I would start at eight in the morning and finish at six. Sometimes I worked late because I liked business erotica and thought it was good for me. Things didn’t start to change until I was utterly worn out and horribly unhappy with my way of life.
I gave up the regimen I had been wailing my teeth over after four to five months of exhaustion and falling every ten days and embraced a new one.
I created a “life and business plan” and rearranged my schedule to put it into action.
Any customer who wanted me to do more than just write emails got a “no” from me. I refused until I identified the appropriate customer that complemented my way of life.
I’ve discovered that managing numerous clients requires me to say “no” to other chances for every “yes” I provide. I had to be careful who I said “yes” or “no” to as a result.
I only say “yes” to customers who share my preferences
Say “no” to everyone else.
Whatever you call it—The Secret, The Law of Attraction, or something else—the likelihood that you will succeed in realizing your goals increases as you become more conscious of them.
I wanted to write this to show that it is possible to become very successful as a writer.
Set aside any preconceived notions you may have about writer pay.
Many people support themselves as full-time writers. Though some writers enjoy luxurious lifestyles with the freedom to write, travel, and live whatever they wish.
You too can.
Choose a specialization. Increase your prices. You’ll ultimately achieve your objective of becoming well-paid as a writer if you simply concentrate on the things you want to focus on.
I’ll work on the computer with you.
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