Day 5 of my goal to write every day, document my freelance writing journey, and share knowledge to help you become a freelance writer. I provide writing tips, tactics, and strategies to help you earn well. I share everything I’ve learned to date.

Today’s post will be short. I’ll be sharing a freelance writing strategy to earn your first $1000 as a freelance writer. It’s a strategy shared by Bamidele Onibalusi, professional blogger, writer, and CEO of Writers in Charge.

This resource is for anyone who wants to become a freelance writer, break free from content mills, and land higher paying gigs. This is the exact strategy I followed, and as mentioned, I’ll share my experience soon.

Here are five articles you should read in sequence.

1. Outline of the Strategy to Help You Earn you First $1000
2. Set your Foundation as a Freelance Writer
   • Create your writer’s website and online presence
3. Establish Credibility by Guest Posting
   • Get featured in online publications
4. Find High Paying Clients
   • Set your criteria and create a list of websites to pitch (+-100 to start).
   • Find the name of the decision maker i.e. editor.
   • Find email address of decision makers using email finding apps.
5. Land Writing Jobs by Cold Pitching
   • Pitch the publications using a template that works (Bamidele provides this).
   • Track progress on a spreadsheet.
   • Follow-up with editors because they’re busy people.

That, in a nutshell, is the strategy. Use the strategy combined with concerted action and you’ll become a freelance writer, land high-paying gigs, and earn well.

Click here to follow how I used this strategy to become a freelance writer.

A quick note. If you’re unable to write and speak in English, it’s wise to improve your writing and speaking skills first.

If you enjoy writing and are serious about improving your writing skills, becoming a freelance writer, and want to earn more, I can help!

Feel free to email me at nick@nickdarlington.com.

P.S. No, I’m not selling you anything. I’m not going to ask you to buy my book or even sign up for my course (I don’t have one) or weekly newsletter, I’m simply offering you help.

But remember while I can offer you assistance and support, you have to put in the work. No action = No results.

Cheers

Nick D