The Freelance Podclass

In this class, I’m joined by Jessica Lawlor, a freelance expert, writer and trainer who shows us some tools and strategies on how you can build a highly successful freelance writing business. Freelance writing is one of the most profitable, in-demand niches to get into and is growing significantly. Today we talk about some of the skill sets and tips on how you can become an effective freelance writer!   Podcast Outline:   0:00 - Opening thoughts 0:47 - Introduction to Jessica Lawlor 1:54 - Opportunities available for people who want to be freelance writers in 2020   3:06 - Two different ways to look at freelance writing: 1) Journalistic freelance writing 2) Content marketing   3:44 - How there were more narrow opportunities for writers in the past, but the sky’s the limit now: More common to see qualified, skilled seasoned writers choosing the freelance route: Creating their own schedules Having more flexibility to write about what they want Creating a different kind of life doing the writing that they r