63 episodes
Freelance Writing Coach Kaleigh Moore and Emma Siemasko
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4.9 • 38 Ratings
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Kaleigh Moore and Emma Siemasko have long shared a dream: to build the world’s most fulfilling freelance writing businesses. Over the past 6 years, the two friends have become successful freelance writers, finding new clients (hello Salesforce + Vogue Business); refining their service offerings; building six-figure businesses; and ultimately, creating their dream careers.
Now, they’re sharing everything they know and discussing what they’ve yet to find out. Why? Because they know you can build a great freelance writing business, too. But first, you gotta get real.
On Freelance Writing Coach, Kaleigh and Emma discuss all things related to building a successful freelance writing business. Topics include things like client boundaries, digital products, rates, proposals, loneliness, and much more.
Their promise? To tell it like it is.
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How freelance writers can efficiently outsource: A conversation with John Doherty, founder of EditorNinja
Outsourcing frees up your time so you can focus on tasks that generate revenue and ultimately build your business. But how can you get started with outsourcing and why might hiring editors be a good place to start? In this special episode, we sat down with John Doherty, founder of EditorNinja and sponsor of this season of the Freelance Writing Coach Podcast, to discuss editing, outsourcing, and his path to offering services to freelancers.
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Becoming a better editor (so you can be a better writer)
Freelance writers benefit from great editing! After all, having a second (or third) set of eyes on a piece of writing can help you better understand its strengths and weaknesses, ultimately helping you deliver higher quality assets. But what IS editing and how do you make sure everything you turn in is sufficiently polished? In this episode, we talk about the importance of great editing, how to become a better editor, and the tools you can use to help.
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How to get off on the right foot with a new client
A new lead comes in, you sell them on your services, and you both agree it’s a great fit. YES, this is the dream! But rolling out the red carpet for a new client doesn’t end after they sign your contract or proposal. What can you do with a brand new client to get the relationship off on the right foot? In this episode, we talk about how to make sure clients are well taken care of from the second they say yes. After all, this is the beginning of a client relationship that hopefully leads to more business and more referrals.
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Writing tests, trial posts, and when to do something for free
What happens when a prospective client asks you to write a trial post for free? What about an unpaid test? Are there circumstances where doing work that’s unpaid makes sense or is this always a big NO? In this episode, we talk about writing tests, trial posts, and when it might make sense to write for free (or not!).
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How to become the go-to freelance writer for a specific offering
There’s lots of talk about niching down by industry, but what about becoming the go-to person for a specific offering? Freelance writers see success when they’re THE person for a particular thing. In this episode, we talk about our experience niching down and how you can get people to remember you as the “go-to person for writing podcast summaries,” for example.
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Building an efficient freelance work day
Making efficient use of your time is essential to running a successful freelance business, but lots of freelancers waste time on tasks that have little impact on revenue or lifestyle. In this episode, we discuss how we create efficient work days. We get into how many hours we typically work, tools to help ensure efficiency and focus, and what we recommend to freelance writers on how to divide their time.
Customer Reviews
Returning to writing and so excited!
I just found this podcast a couple of weeks ago, and though I haven't even listened to half the episodes, it has already educated and inspired me so much.
I was recently laid off from my corporate job as a Customer Success Manager and I plan to go back to freelance writing and editing, which was my previous career for more than 10 years.
Emma and Kaleigh have updated my knowledge of tools, processes, and so many other aspects of freelance writing, and I honestly can't wait to get back in the game. What I'm learning from them has bolstered my confidence and is instrumental in helping me stay the course and continue to learn!
Fresh takes on questions we’re all asking ourselves
Kaleigh and Emma do a great job of serving up concise, valuable and heartfelt commentary on the questions so many freelance writers are asking ourselves.
Breaking out on your own is a huge decision, and K
Binged 5 episodes and you should too.
As a freelance editor who works both with authors pursuing self publishing and freelance writers who need a managing editor for their subcontractors, Kayleigh and Emma are so relatable, fun to listen to, and full of sage wisdom and advice. These two women are the types of clients I work with and their perspective on the writing process, subcontracting, balancing life and work, editing, and just generally how to exist is such candid and valuable information for all writers, editors, and freelancers in this space. I highly recommend subscribing to this podcast!