Yes, You CAN Make a Living Blogging
All you need is a brain, a plan and an internet connection.
So you want to learn how to make real money as a freelance blogger.
You’re a clever, creative type and you’re not work-shy, but you need some help and you wish you could just corner a successful freelance blogger for a few minutes to get their advice!
Here’s the deal: You can do that.
I’ll be your captive expert and answer your questions.
But we’re going to do much more than answer a few questions, you and I. We’re going to break down your obstacles and build up the freelance blogging career you want. Whether your goal is world domination or just a reliable part-time income, I’ll help you get there.
Sound good? Reserve some time with me or keep reading for more info.
You need to know YOUR path to freelance blogging success.
Your freelance blogging career is not like anybody else’s; it’s unique to you, your dreams and your concerns.
While we talk, we’re going to figure out exactly what will make you happy in your blogging business, and why you don’t already have that happiness. Then we’ll work out the steps to make it happen.
I’ll explain everything in detail so you feel confident you know what to do and how to do it. When it’s time to take a step forward, I’ll hold your hand or kick your ass to get you moving. Whichever works better.
When I had my first mentoring session with Sophie, I wasn’t sure if I could make money writing about the topics (parenting) that I really wanted to write about. Thanks to that session, I started pitching — and regularly writing for — several high-paying, quality parenting websites. My first really great online clips were due to the confidence Sophie gave me.
When I had my second mentoring session, I had a lot of great ideas I was working on — too many, really! — and she helped me narrow things down practically to stuff I could actually accomplish. Not only that, but then she sent me a job listing, just as a bonus, which ended up turning into my first ongoing blogging gig! — a huge accomplishment, not to mention a nice bit of stable income.
Sophie is a fabulous blogging mentor, not just because she’s smart and creative and encouraging and has lots of great ideas, but also because she’s hilarious and fun and she tells you like it is. I am so happy with the direction my business is going and how it’s growing, and I owe a lot of that to Sophie’s encouragement and ideas. She gave me the burst of confidence and energy I needed, right when I needed it.
~ Lisa C. Baker of HowToBeSupermom.com and LCBaker.com
You need someone in your corner. I’m there.
No matter where you are right now with freelance blogging, the next steps are easier when you know someone’s got your back.
I’ll fight for you to build the career you deserve. And I’ll share every weapon in my freelance blogging armoury with you, if you need it.
Set aside a chunk of time for you and me to get together and talk battle plans: we’ll walk through where you are now in your freelance blogging career, and exactly what you need to do to get to where you want to be.
We can look at your blog, your portfolio, your marketing, your rates, whatever you need most. It’s your time to ask all those important questions, and get answers that are designed to help you with your individual situation.
Ask whatever you like. Ask me to explain anything about how to win at freelance blogging.
If you’re not sure *what* to ask, don’t worry. We’ll figure out the right questions together before we start working on the answers. 🙂
Choose Your Weapon!
Starter session: $197
In our 60-minute starter session we’ll take stock of your current situation, including your website and portfolio (if you have one), your knowledge, your ambitions and your marketing strategy. We’ll figure out what your ideal freelance blogging career looks like and create a clear, effective action plan to get you there.
Monthly mentoring: $127 per month
Invest in your success with regular mentoring sessions to keep your momentum going. We’ll meet for a full hour once a month to analyse your progress, break down obstacles and update your personalised action plan to carry you to your goals.
Intensive mentoring package: $687
3 months of one-to-one mentoring PLUS premium training, technical support, and a guaranteed $100 blogging gig!
- 60 minutes of one-to-one mentoring once a month for 3 months. [Value: $381]
- Unlimited, lifetime access to a training course designed to suit your freelance blogging experience level. [Value: $247 or $297]
- 3 months’ free access to my support team so you can get your graphics designed, website tweaked, videos edited and other techy help. [Value: $1500.]
- After the 3 months, I’ll pay you $100 to write a post for my blog. [Value: $100]
- Total value: $2,228. You pay: only $687!
Whichever option you choose, I’m here to bring out your freelance blogging superpowers and train you to use them for a fun, profitable career.
I’ve had Sophie as a blogging mentor for a few weeks now, and all I can say is that I wish I’d had her around since the inception of my freelance blogging career.
I always thought blogging only made money through affiliates, AdWords, sponsors, etc. I didn’t realize you could write for businesses who didn’t have time to maintain their blogs. And the best thing about Sophie’s advice was how she explained where to find such businesses and how to contact them, something that I felt other freelancers and online marketing advisers were hiding from me.
I’m now a freelance blogger with a few happy clients on my portfolio. And I know that if I ever need her advice, Sophie will definitely be around to provide it.
~ Bree Brouwer of GeekAndProsper.com and BreeBrouwer.com
[Update: Bree landed a full-time, at-home staff writer position with a company called Tubefilter in her desired niche; now she can pick and choose which freelance assignments she wants to do on the side, as well as build up her side business Geek & Prosper.]
Frequently asked questions, answered
Q: “Where and how does the mentoring happen?”
A: We can meet up online via Skype or Google Hangouts (both free). If you’d rather call me on the phone, I’ll give you my number.
Q: “Can I book extra sessions?”
A: Yep, you can book extra sessions any time. Choose a package above to get started and click the button — once we’ve scheduled your first session, you can simply email me to add extra sessions.
Q: “Can we do my mentoring via email instead of Skype? I have a medical condition / broken microphone / phobia that stops me from doing voice or video calls.”
A: Absolutely! This mentoring is for you. If you need to do it by email or IM or even Twitter, we can arrange that. If long written exchanges aren’t possible for you either, we can break it into smaller chunks of time. When we schedule your first session, just let me know about your specific needs.
Q: “I’m all the way down at the bottom of the page now. Will I have to scroll back up to choose my mentoring package?”
A: Nope. Just click the big button below and I’ll take you straight to where you need to be.
