51 min
Work in Wellness Wednesday: How to Start Freelance Writing with Diana Kelly Levey Wellness Unedited
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- Health & Fitness
Welcome to the new Work in Wellness Wednesday series! With so many people launching new careers, pivoting, or starting side-hustles, lots of people are looking for advice while navigating this shift and new normal. I get asked a lot about how to freelance or break into the wellness industry, so I'm starting a new series with new episodes every other Wednesday where I interview different industry professionals about their career path and how to do what they do.
One of the most frequently asked questions I get as a full-time freelance writer/consultant is how to start freelance writing.
Diana Levey is a veteran journalist, editor, and writer and has been a full-time freelance writer since 2013. She has a track record writing for top health media outlets and brands and now she helps other freelancers learn how to build sustainable freelance careers through coaching and resources on her website Dianakelly.com. No matter what topics or industry you're interested in writing about, Diana's advice is a must-listen if you're interested in starting a freelance side hustle or full-time career.
In today's episode we cover:
-How Diana started freelancing after she was laid off from a media job
-Her advice for new writers looking to build their portfolio and start pitching media outlets
-The "unsexy" business side of freelance writing you should know about
-What type of training or background you need to get started (hint: pretty much anyone can do it)
-Diana's tips for getting your first freelance writing assignment
-Her tips for writing about health and wellness and if you need to have a writing niche
-How to set your rates
Links:
DianaKelly.com
Diana's e-courses: Freelance Writing Weekend Jumpstart and Get Paid to Write
https://freelance-writing-online-course.teachable.com/
Use code WellnessUnedited for 20% off Diana's courses or e-books!
Mediabistro.com (The site I mentioned for more freelance writing resources)
Find me and read my articles at merceylivingston.com
Welcome to the new Work in Wellness Wednesday series! With so many people launching new careers, pivoting, or starting side-hustles, lots of people are looking for advice while navigating this shift and new normal. I get asked a lot about how to freelance or break into the wellness industry, so I'm starting a new series with new episodes every other Wednesday where I interview different industry professionals about their career path and how to do what they do.
One of the most frequently asked questions I get as a full-time freelance writer/consultant is how to start freelance writing.
Diana Levey is a veteran journalist, editor, and writer and has been a full-time freelance writer since 2013. She has a track record writing for top health media outlets and brands and now she helps other freelancers learn how to build sustainable freelance careers through coaching and resources on her website Dianakelly.com. No matter what topics or industry you're interested in writing about, Diana's advice is a must-listen if you're interested in starting a freelance side hustle or full-time career.
In today's episode we cover:
-How Diana started freelancing after she was laid off from a media job
-Her advice for new writers looking to build their portfolio and start pitching media outlets
-The "unsexy" business side of freelance writing you should know about
-What type of training or background you need to get started (hint: pretty much anyone can do it)
-Diana's tips for getting your first freelance writing assignment
-Her tips for writing about health and wellness and if you need to have a writing niche
-How to set your rates
Links:
DianaKelly.com
Diana's e-courses: Freelance Writing Weekend Jumpstart and Get Paid to Write
https://freelance-writing-online-course.teachable.com/
Use code WellnessUnedited for 20% off Diana's courses or e-books!
Mediabistro.com (The site I mentioned for more freelance writing resources)
Find me and read my articles at merceylivingston.com
51 min