Online Class: Freelance Writing 101

This course will teach you what freelancing writing is, how much you can expect to make, how to find markets, how to create successful queries, what to do once you get an assignment, and how to market your skills.

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  • 13
    Lessons
  • 28
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 3,027
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 6
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.6
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

Unleash Your Potential: The Comprehensive Guide to Freelance Writing

The digital age has reshaped the way we communicate, access information, and work. Today, the world of freelance writing offers endless opportunities for those passionate about the written word. If you've ever visualized yourself turning passion into profit, our comprehensive course on freelance writing might just be the gateway to realizing that dream.

Why Choose This Course?

  • Exhaustive Insight: Designed to cover every facet of freelance writing, our course doesn't merely scratch the surface. Instead, it delves deep, offering actionable strategies, industry insights, and expert guidance.

  • Flexibility and Financial Independence: Whether you're seeking a full-time career, supplemental income, or the skills to promote your product or service, our course equips you with the tools to write your own success story.

  • Stay Ahead of the Curve: The world of freelance writing is ever-evolving. Our curriculum, backed by current industry data, ensures that you stay abreast of trends and best practices.

Course Breakdown:

  1. An Introduction to Freelance Writing: Understand the landscape of freelance writing. Discover its scope, benefits, challenges, and the vast array of niches available.

  2. Determining What to Write: Analyze market trends and recognize your strengths. Discover how to choose subjects that resonate with audiences and pay well.

  3. Money Matters: Get the lowdown on the financial aspects. Understand payment structures, negotiate rates confidently, and learn about managing finances as a freelancer.

  4. Finding Markets: Unearth the best platforms and publications for your writing. From niche blogs to renowned magazines, explore where your writing can find a home.

  5. The Query or Proposal: Master the art of pitching. Learn to craft compelling queries and proposals that grab editors' attention.

  6. Making the Sale: Dive into the intricacies of closing a deal, understanding contracts, and ensuring that your rights as a writer are protected.

  7. Marketing Your Skills: Branding isn't just for products. Learn to market yourself effectively, create an online presence, and network with potential clients.

  8. Building Your Portfolio: Understand the importance of a strong portfolio. Learn strategies to showcase your best works, and attract prospective clients.

  9. Generating Ideas and Conducting Interviews: Unlock a reservoir of content ideas. Plus, master the art of conducting insightful interviews, adding depth to your articles.

  10. Outdated Rules: Break free from myths. Understand which traditional writing rules no longer apply and adapt to the evolving writing landscape.

  11. Ways to Increase Your Earnings as a Writer: Uncover strategies to maximize your income, from upselling services to branching into lucrative niches.

  12. Hanging Out Your Shingle: Grasp the logistics of setting up a freelance business. From registration to taxation, ensure you're on the right side of the law.

  13. Freelance Tools and Resources: Equip yourself with the best tools in the trade. From writing software to invoicing apps, find out what can streamline your workflow.

Real-World Case Studies:

  • Dive into success stories of established freelance writers. Understand their strategies, challenges, and how they carved a niche for themselves.

  • Engage in assignments that simulate real-world scenarios: crafting pitches for leading publications, drafting contracts, or strategizing a personal branding campaign.

Who Is This Course For?

  • Budding Writers: If you've got a flair for writing and seek a platform to monetize it, this course will pave your path.

  • Professionals Seeking a Side Hustle: Already in a job but looking to supplement your income? Explore the flexible world of freelance writing.

  • Entrepreneurs and Marketers: Enhance your branding and marketing skills by mastering the art of content creation.

In the end, words have power. They inform, inspire, and influence. As the demand for quality content continues to surge in this digital era, there's never been a better time to harness the potential of freelance writing. Join us, and let's script your success story together.

  • Completely Online
  • Self-Paced
  • Printable Lessons
  • Full HD Video  
  • 6 Months to Complete
  • 24/7 Availability
  • Start Anytime
  • PC & Mac Compatible
  • Android & iOS Friendly
  • Accredited CEUs
Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider
 
 

Course Lessons

Average Lesson Rating:
4.55 / 5 Stars (Average Rating)
"Extraordinarily Helpful"
(3,308 votes)

Lesson 1 : An Introduction to Freelance Writing

13 Points
This first lesson focuses on what freelance writing is, defining a purpose, and setting realistic goals.
  • Lesson 1 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: An Introduction
  • Complete: Lesson 1 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 1: An Introduction to Freelance Writing

Lesson 2: Determining What to Write

29 Points
This lesson looks at what you should consider writing, including a look at fiction vs. nonfiction writing, specializing, and deciding what to write.
  • Lesson 2 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Write What You Know
  • Complete: Lesson 2 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 2: Determining What to Write

Lesson 3: Money Matters

33 Points
This lesson focuses on the money matters that pertain to freelance writing, such as how much you can make, setting your rates, and more. Additional lesson topics: Get Paid What You're Worth
  • Lesson 3 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Ching Ching!
  • Complete: Lesson 3 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 3: Money Matters

Lesson 4: Finding Markets

30 Points
This lesson looks at the different ways to find markets in which to sell your writing services, including online sources.
  • Lesson 4 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 4 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 4: Finding Markets

Lesson 5: The Query or Proposal

40 Points
This lesson covers the query or proposal, including what it is, what is included, and samples. Additional lesson topics: Book Proposal; Writing a Query Letter
  • Lesson 5 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 5 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 5: The Query or Proposal

Lesson 6: Making the Sale

30 Points
This lesson looks at what to do once you make the sale, including contracts, deadlines, and publication rights.
  • Lesson 6 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 6 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 6: Making the Sale

Lesson 7: Marketing Your Skills

35 Points
This lesson looks at the importance of marketing your writing skills and ways in which you can do it. Additional lesson topics: Marketing Strategies
  • Lesson 7 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 7 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 7: Marketing Your Skills

Lesson 8: Building Your Portfolio

40 Points
This lesson looks at ways you can build your portfolio, especially if you are new to freelance writing. Additional lesson topics: Credentials
  • Lesson 8 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 8 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 8: Building Your Portfolio

Lesson 9: Generating Ideas and Conducting Interviews

50 Points
This lesson looks at how you can generate ideas and conduct interviews of sources. Additional lesson topics: Research
  • Lesson 9 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 9 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 9: Generating Ideas and Conducting Interviews

Lesson 10: Outdated Rules

55 Points
This lesson looks at some of the outdated freelance writing rules that tend to turn up over and over in the field.
  • Lesson 10 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 10 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 10: Outdated Rules

Lesson 11: Ways to Increase Your Earnings as a Writer

44 Points
This lesson looks at some of the ways in which you can increase your earnings as a writer, including branching out in different areas and offering new services. Additional lesson topics: Stringers
  • Lesson 11 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 11 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 11: Ways to Increase Your Earnings as a Writer

Lesson 12: Hanging Out Your Shingle

30 Points
This lesson looks at taking the steps to get started freelancing and issues you should first consider.
  • Lesson 12 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 12 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 12: Hanging Out Your Shingle

Lesson 13: Freelance Tools and Resources

645 Points
This lesson provides resources and tools that can be helpful to freelance writers.
  • Lesson 13 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Finders Keepers; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
  • Complete: Lesson 13 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 13: Freelance Tools and Resources
  • Assessment: The Final Exam
1074
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Determine what to write.
  • Determine compensation.
  • Find writing markets.
  • Create a query or proposal.
  • Describe making the sale.
  • Describe marketing your skills.
  • Describe building your portfolio.
  • Describe generating ideas and conducting interviews.
  • Describe ways to increase your earnings as a writer.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

Additional Course Information

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Course Title: Freelance Writing 101
Course Number: 9770553
Lessons Rating: 4.55 / 5 Stars (3,308 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: Enroll in this course from any U.S. state, including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. The course is also accessible to learners in English-speaking countries such as the UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, and South Africa.
Last Updated: February 2024
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class
CEU Value: 0.6 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams
Instructor: Dana Kristan
Syllabus: View Syllabus
Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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Student Testimonials

  • "Thank You. This course was very helpful and I will definitely use what you taught me to navigate my way through this new world of becoming a freelance writer." -- Shawn O.
  • "This course was helpful from my perspective. Much of the information presented I have read before, but never in a simplistic and somewhat more detailed format. I read so many books, articles, and blogs before getting started. It was simply too much information to absorb, which was stagnating. If I had taken the course when I initially started freelancing, I would have been more productive and not so overwhelmed." -- Carmen W.
  • "The instructor was wonderful. I have no complaints and would be happy to have her again in another class. Excellent teaching skills and student communication." -- Lori D.
  • "I think this instructor added dimension to this course. The course alone is very good, but this instructor made it exceptional." -- Danielle S.
  • "Thank you for offering this opportunity. The instructor was professional, prompt and helpful with her comments and instruction. I thank her, and your program for all it gives to society." -- Louisa P.
  • "Well designed course with focus on the basics and embellishments on the real world expectations for a freelance writer." -- Carlton J.
  • "I have taken several courses with this instructor and plan to take a few more. I feel her feedback is very helpful and encouraging." -- Deborah W.
  • "The instructor provided feedback on the lesson assignments which prompted me to continue and to do well. I appreciated the continued support. My instructor gets an A+/5 stars!" -- Shirley H.
  • "Thank you for this very interesting course and thank you to the instructor for all the assistance provided throughout. It was a very informative course all the way." -- Jobson S.
  • "I love my instructor. She was great at giving me feedback." -- Betty B.
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