good copy fast: tips from a six-figure freelance writer
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Good Copy Fast Founder Melanie Lundheim shares tips on how to become a six-figure freelance writer. Makes more sense if you view with narration on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvoRBoPloZYTRANSCRIPT
Tips from aSix-figure
Freelance WriterYour future is bright!
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Melanie LundheimWednesday, March 28, 2012
Communication Specialties
• Internal
• External
• Technical
• Marketing
• Web
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Clients
• Target
• 3M
• Lawson Software
• Ecolab
• General Mills
• Cargill
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Why Freelance?
• Be my own boss
• Set my own schedule
• Choose clients, projects
• Work from home
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Perks
• Six figures annually
• Part-time hours
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Do What You LoveWednesday, March 28, 2012
Learn to WriteWednesday, March 28, 2012
Learn to Sell and Serve
• Sales
• Service
• Account Management
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Develop Your Business
• LinkedIn.com
• Indeed.com
• Jigsaw.com
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Showcase Your WorkWednesday, March 28, 2012
Exceed Client Expectations
• Repeat business
• Referrals
• Recommendations
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Target the Right MarketWednesday, March 28, 2012
Choose Your Work Strategy
• Direct for client
• Through placement firm
• Win-win!
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Save for Taxes
• Set aside $ for taxes
• Pay taxes quarterly
• Get a tax advisor
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Save for You
• Feast of famine cycles
• Healthcare
• Retirement
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The Digital AgeWednesday, March 28, 2012
Keep in touch!
• Facebook.com/goodcopyfast
• Twitter.com/mlundheim
• LinkedIn.com/in/goodcopyfast
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