How do they know this stuff?
How are they running their business?
Where do they find clients, and how are they making enough to pay their bills?
How do you write an LOI or a pitch or figure out your niche?
Should I send an email to the black hole address?
Should I reach out personally?
Do I want my website to be professional…or myself…or both? How?
I worked on oDesk and Elance (both now UpWork) and looked through job boards…and I did everything the experts say you shouldn’t. I made some money, but wanted more. It wasn’t until I ditched all my clients, started over, and worked my way back up that I finally molded the business and income I wanted. Now I’m the breadwinner, bill-payer of my family where as an award-winning, six-figure writer, my income pays for all the treatos. What an honor.
I get it…I’ve been there…I’ve compared myself to other writers who were ahead of me, I’ve trudged through rejections, I’ve wondering how everyone else seems to be figuring it out, I’ve wanted to quit, I’ve walked around in the dark hoping something would work out…I’ve burned out, grown up, and succeeded.
And after seven years of helping other writers with questions and quandaries as a moderator on the Freelance Writers Den, and mentoring writers through ASJA, I know I can help you solve your biz issues and create the writing career you dream of. Together, we’ll work to answer all your questions and craft the right inbound and outbound strategies for freelance writing success.
See what writers say about their coaching experience!
“My coaching session with Mandy was truly revelatory! Her easy-to-follow roadmap for success will likely save me weeks—if not more—as I continue my freelance writing career. She even made the process of refining my niche and reaching out to clients sound like fun! Mandy made sure to answer all of my questions and was warm and gracious throughout our hour together. I can’t recommend her highly enough!”
— Jen Landau, freelance writer
“Mandy helped me get super clear on my goals and the messaging of my freelance business. I left with a finished website, an optimized LinkedIn profile, and some experience pitching new clients and magazines. Mandy was encouraging and great at pinpointing areas that we needed to improve. Now, I feel way more confident about moving forward with my business because I have a solid foundation to build on.”
— Jeanna Paden, Freelance Writer
“I've been lucky enough to be helped by Mandy 1:1 a few times, and she's always been incredibly generous with her support. Because she's also a freelance writer, she can truly relate to my questions and feelings, and responds from a place of experience and empathy. I always left our conversations with helpful information to consider moving forward, and feeling encouraged and motivated to do so. I'm also on her email list and have gotten valuable tips about mental health and business planning from her letters. Mandy's got the best energy and you can feel her genuine interest in your success. I highly recommend working with her!”
— Gabrielle Misiewicz, Freelance Writer
“Mandy’s coaching was the best investment for my freelance writing business! It’s great to talk with someone who is a successful freelance writer, marketer and problem solver. I loved how she shared practical solutions and tons of encouragement. If you want to understand what it takes to excel as a freelance writer, then I recommend hiring Mandy as your coach!
March 2022 has been my busiest month so far! Mandy proved that having a freelance writing business is possible, and she’s like the cool Fairy Godmother of Content Writing!”
— Jennifer Schmidt, freelance writer
“I decided to work with Mandy because I needed some guidance on how to find better paying clients. She had a ton of knowledge and advice to share about how to approach clients, how to make the most of client calls and the best way to give quotes with my fees. The thing that impressed me most was how she jumped into the session and got things rolling immediately. It made me feel like I really got maximum value from the call. I'd definitely recommend her to any freelancer in need of some guidance and practical advice.”
— Courtney Hall, freelance writer
“As an aspiring freelance writer, I was overwhelmed with what was ahead of me. My coaching call with Mandy went beyond my expectations. She gave me a list of my next best steps, provided me with free tools and resources, and showed me how to explain my strengths. I now have so much more clarity and confidence in moving forward. A million thanks, Mandy!”
- MArgaret Fajardo, freelance writer
“I just wanted to send you a big thank you for helping give me the confidence to charge higher rates! I quoted $0.50/word on a new project and the client just paid the deposit about an hour ago—so the deal is closed.
If it wasn't for you, I doubt I would’ve had the confidence to charge this much. I probably would’ve quoted 20-30 percent less.
In my freelance business in 2022, I more than doubled my income from 2021 and just reeled in another lucrative new client with the Crunchbase method you showed me for prospecting. Thanks again for all your help!”
— John Weiler, Freelance Writer
There are courses and communities…books, videos, and tutorials. And many of them are fantastic. But when it comes to finding a freelance writing mentor, applying knowledge, or how to get to the next step, many freelance writers (especially those starting out) find themselves hiccupping at the starting line. There can be questions about what’s working and what’s not, and without business experience, it’s hard to take the next step.
I know you have some burning questions of how and what so I crafted two different coaching programs for freelance writers who are looking for that one-on-one time to get the info they need to survive and advance.
These are one-on-one, one-hour coaching calls for $200 per call where you can ask me anything. You’ll fill out a neat little form before the call about how I can help you, then we’ll be off answering your questions.
o Why aren’t your LOIs converting?
o How do you write a great magazine pitch?
o How do you increase your income?
o What marketing should you do and how do you get it done?
o Where and when do you do your business planning?
o How can I create a sustainable business and freelance lifestyle?
o Why am I struggling so much?
o How can I get over my mindset that’s holding me back?
These are a few things we can talk about, but if it’s related to your freelance writing business, I bet together, we can figure out how to get you slammin’ results.
STUDENTS MUST HAVE COMPLETED RUNWAY FOR ROLLING MILESTONE COACHING
ENROLL IN RUNWAY: 5-DAY FAST-TRACK COURSE
2 SPOTS AVAILABLE STARTING OCTOBER 2023
Do you need a bit of course correction and reviews along the way?
I’ve created a rolling coaching program that helps you reach your goals, but also gives you the flexibility to get the coaching you need, learn, implement, and come and go as you ebb and flow in your freelance writing journey.
For $800 per month, you’ll receive:
• 2, 30-minute one-on-one calls per month
o We’ll go over business goals, marketing materials (LOIs, pitches), LinkedIn, writing samples, niches, target clients, tools, mindset, struggles and frustrations, and business strategy, to name a few topics
o We’ll also go over how to execute on your plan and your deadlines, how to speak to and work with clients, how to handle client issues, and how to build your business so it’s sustainable
o You’ll leave with assets like contracts, proposals, floor prices, freelance business strategy, reviewed marketing materials, and plans for going forward in your business and increasing your income
• 2, 1-hour one-on-one calls per month
o Twice per month, we'll hop on a call to go over any long form content like your website or LinkedIn profile for review and improvement
o If you’re struggling on a current client project, this call is always a great option to go through each piece of content, how to deliver for your client, how to incorporate their feedback, or how to get started on a complex set of deliverables
o Or if there's a topic you want to talk about more in-depth or several topics you want to cover in a single session, this is a perfect catch-all call
Contact me to see if we're a good fit to work together.
