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If you're hung up on...
What to do when and how, and want in-the-trenches formulas to find niches and better-paying clients, consistently work at higher rates, understand non-salesy reach outs and follow ups, and develop an A to Z business ecosystem
How to make continually sustainable freelance writing income without short-term, low-paying clients or staying with poor-fit clients out of financial desperation
Info overload, confusion, chaos, and sporadic progress that leads to zero plans or direction
How to remove not only the revolving client and work door, but accepting any and all work offered to you out of fear of market saturation or competition
Getting your mojo back in the game, waiting to feel "ready," procrastination, or feeling like you have to start over from zero
Which exact foundational freelance writing biz practices you need all in one referenceable place
THIS CONCRETE, NUTS-AND-BOLTS EMAIL COURSE IS FOR YOU!
DO YOU FEEL
Frustrated that everyone else seems to know what they're doing (and do it well), but you're stuck on the sidelines with self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and perfectionism?
Like you finally decide what to do, but don't create a structure or get a creeping sense you're doing things in the wrong order?
In the dark about better ways to get paid well for your high-quality writing?
Like content mill-turned-AI-enthusiast clients are kicking you to the curb when you already weren't earning enough and now don't know what to do?
Ultra-low confidence, nervousness, all over the place, adrift, or invisble as you attempt to avoid drowning in all the elements of your freelance writing business?
MAYBE YOU'VE EVEN SAID...
“How can I make money to at least pay the bills while also stopping work with red light clients?”
“How do I navigate all the different things with no direct path and no place to start? I want to become successful, but am at a loss."
“I think I waited too long to jumpstart and now I feel behind and completely overwhelmed, and restarting from ground zero is crushing.”
“I still hesitate to send pitches, LOIs, and cold emails to anywhere ever because I'm not sure how to "sell" myself and don't feel my work is good enough.”
“My portfolio is small (or nonexistent) and no client wants to work with a writer with zero to few clips, right?”
“I just want to learn the handful of essential freelance writing business 101 must-do's that push my biz forward every day!”
This is why I teach you how to build a business ecosystem that isn't just more sustainable, it's more profitable.
Instead of jigsawing your way through hundreds of puzzles (or a little bit of this then a little bit of that), we're breaking it down while making it easy to understand and do in 7 definitive, foundational lessons that cut down uncertainty in the writing arena.
No more battling every single tidbit just to gain the bricks that build the booming freelance house.
Let's nurture the possibilities in your biz soil...
By shaving months (or years) off your transformation into freelance success by treating your writing as a business with strategic thinking
Providing perspectives you may not have thought of alongside timeless advice you can put into action immediately to see results
Empowering your biz rebuild with a fun learning process designed to evolve you from haphazard dilly-dallier to hero making bank
With what clients are looking for so you identify better opportunities, say no more often, and see predictable income growth
As you let go of the fear of dropping red light clients, understand the worth of your work in dollars (not cents), and stop agonizing over what to say about your rates
With specific-as-possible pillars that build confidence to get to the next stage while showing you a path to troubleshoot and avoid mistakes
And each lesson comes with simple-to-tackle Business Direction Homework to ensure motivated action!
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BUILD YOUR THRIVING BIZ ECOSYSTEM IN 7 CLEAR-CUT LESSONS
LESSON 1 - TO NICHE OR NOT TO NICHE
Cut the whirlwind of info and get your freelance writing business direction down while learning the ropes of my tested Cake and Icing Niches Strategy.
Your business terrarium will be mushrooming with:
- Establishing strong biz guardrails
- Learning from my past broken and burnout mistakes
- How to find high-paying, delightful clients
- How to balance interest, fun, and making that money
LESSON 2 - PORTFOLIOS, PRICING, + NEGOTIATING
You're not only setting your rates, but navigating how to move into new niches, clients, and projects when you don't have certain types of clips...or any clips.
It's my insider secrets to gain more of the high-paying work you've been hustling toward while strategizing how to increase and negotiate for the best rates.
Your business terrarium will be mushrooming with:
- Smart systems to win your ideal projects through easy-to-execute steps
- How to make more money with each new project you win
- How to separate ideal lucrative clients from short-term, in-the-red disasters
LESSON 3 - WEBSITES + LINKEDIN PROFILES
Understand how to drive more top clients to your little Tamagotchi beasts (AKA LinkedIn and website) to consistently feed your business pipeline.
The action-packed way to rid yourself of perfectionism, get the copy live, and move the needle quicker toward your client and income goals. Less waiting, more writing.
Your business terrarium will be mushrooming with:
- How to engage luxe clients with your website and LinkedIn
- Decisive advice on whether you should keep Authory, Contently, MuckRack, UpWork, Fiverr...or any other platform you're on
- How to incorporate certain phrases and language so your copy secures better and better clients over time
LESSON 4 - CLIENT CALLS
You'll leave this lesson, client call questions in hand, and the confidence of knowing how to move away from red light clients immediately and into your best working relationships yet.
This is where you play in the NFL (no more pee-wee leagues) with budgets to match, longer-term work, and information to make strategic proposals.
Your business terrarium will be mushrooming with:
- Straight-to-the-point, certified gold questions to ask clients on calls
- Details to separate green light, incredible clients from red light, total nightmare clients
- Understanding why these calls and questions are key to improving your biz ecosystem
BUILD YOUR THRIVING BIZ ECOSYSTEM IN 7 CLEAR-CUT LESSONS
LESSON 5 - BUSINESS CLIENT LOIs + MAGAZINE PITCHES
Been-there-done-that example formats to put in place so you move from waiting forever for your best opportunities to proactively connecting with your ideal clients.
This avoiding feast-and-famine activity shows you each piece, who you're reaching out to, and an old sailor story you need to know to avoid missteps.
Your business terrarium will be mushrooming with:
- Honest reasons why I changed from hating sending cold emails to loving it
- Example LOI and pitch formats to send the right info to the right person at the right company at the right time
- Specific directions you can follow through on simply
LESSON 6 - CONTRACTS + DEADLINES
The been-around-the-block code to never feeling less than your clients. Protect your business, build your boundaries, and gain the wisdom to watch for precise clauses and schedule breakers that red light clients love.
Your business terrarium will be mushrooming with:
- Walk with assurance into a client call or contract questions because you know exactly how to handle each puzzle piece
- Learn why I negotiate 80 percent of my deadlines
- Avoid tell-tale red light client behaviors before getting ensnared
LESSON 7 - SYSTEMS + TOOLS
Stop hoarding all the tools or getting halfway through, stopping over frustration, and giving up, and learn the ones seasoned writers use as the heavy-lifters to automate and get time back for paid work.
This deeper mastery removes confusion without expecting you to be a tech wizard.
Your business terrarium will be mushrooming with:
- My favorite systems and tools for how I run my multiple businesses simultaneously
- Drilled down recommendations to run the essentials of your business to get more clients, work, and income
P.S. There's Top Secret Bonus Surprises Inside Each Lesson
Ok, freelance friend, I can't give away all the rockin'-and-rollin' premium perks within Unskippable...
But what I can tell you is that I did some magic I've never done before, set you up to choose your own adventure, and gave you some extra greenery to dive into to bag more of that green you've been searching for.
WRITERS WHO'VE BEEN COACHED BY ME SAY...
More Than Doubled My Freelance Writing Income
“…and just reeled in another lucrative new client with the Crunchbase method you showed me for prospecting. Thanks again for all your help!
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.”
JOHN WEILER
Always Left Our Conversations With Helpful Info to Move Forward; Felt Motivated and Encouraged
“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
Mandy Had Tons of Advice on Better-Paying Clients and How to Approach Them Plus The Best Way to Quote Fees
“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
Hi, Freelance
Friend :)
I’m Mandy!
Becoming a freelance writer overhauled my life and has taken me places I never thought possible.
Over the 12 years, I've gotten my hands dirty, fell down, made mistakes, and triumphed as I made the switch from starving artist to award-winning writer.
I've had the chance to impact businesses from Fortune 500 companies and start-ups to national newsstand publications.
And building my six-figure business that supports my family of two humans and two doggos is a complete honor.
But what I'm hoping, more than anything, is that you get to transform your freelance writing income and business, too.
If you want to know what to do and when with bite-sized lessons you can easily reference, Unskippable will cut the crap and confusion, and lead you straight to the fundamental building blocks of freelance writing success.
And as a bonus, if you enjoy enthusiastic, encouraging, tell-it-like-it-is, never cookie-cutter, fresh, and comprehensive lessons, Unskippable's definitely the right next move.
After 10 years answering thousands of questions and coaching freelance writers one-on-one, I know when we work together, you'll see responses, results, and rewards.
I'm so jazzed to see your progress and wins with Unskippable!
FAQ
UNSKIPPABLE
TURNING BIZ PAINS AND PLATEAUS INTO CLIENT GAINS AND DOUGH IN JUST 7 DAYS WITH BREAD-AND-BUTTER BUSINESS FORMULAS
$97
$47
Don't keep searching for more instead of the right practical steps with easy-to-implement, real-and-raw lessons.
Start making predictable money from clients who partner with you long-term, immediately see your value, and have budgets to continually publish high-quality content.
Join this 7-day email course to focus on upping your writer business ecosystem with intelligence on how each biz stage works and move from work pipeline as dry as the desert to awash in bill-paying clients in a jiff.
Questions?: mandy@mandyellis.com