7 Ways To Make More Money As A Writer

 You're the one in control.

Let's take a look at the top seven ways you can start making more money as a writer …

Money Lever #1: More Clients

It might seem obvious, but this is one of the first things you can do quickly to increase your income.

More clients = more output = more money.

This is why we recommend keeping your marketing machine going, even when you're having to turn away clients.

It safeguards your income by having backups. And it gives you choices when you want to make more money.

Money Lever #2: Better Clients

"Better" can mean a variety of things. But when we're talking about more money, better usually means …

• Higher-paying
• Faster-paying
• Easier to work with
• Clearer communication
• Higher level of trust
• Ability to grow

I recommend evaluating each client you work with at least once a year — if not once a quarter. (You'll sometimes find the one taking the most of your time is paying you the least amount of money!)

And if you're just starting out, you'll likely outgrow your first clients rather quickly.

Evaluating each one is a necessary part of running a successful business. And again, sets you up for the next lever …

Money Lever #3: Increase Project Scope

This is one of my favorites — and it often happens naturally if you take on clients where there is room to grow. There are so many ways to do this, but let's say you're hired to write a weekly blog post …

Offer to spin it into a series of ads to drive traffic, a video script version for YouTube, a Facebook post, and an email teasing the new content just published …

And charge them extra every month for this new package of content.

Look for the missing pieces of content in their marketing and fill in the holes. (Remember, we have a training program that will teach you how to do any possible project you identify as a hole!)

You've already proven yourself, so don't wait for them … take control and keep offering to take on more and more.

And then move on to the next lever!

Money Lever #4: Increase Your Output

At first glance, it may look similar to Lever #3. But with this lever, you're using speed and efficiency, so you're able to take on more.

Developing methods and templates that allow you to do consistent work faster means a higher $/hour, and more hours spent earning.

You can also set up an agency, or outsource some of the work and finish it up before sending to the client.

Money Lever #5: Take on Higher-Impact Work

Writers often start with familiar or easy-to-learn writing projects because they're in their comfort zone.

But as you grow into your career, and gain more skills and experience, you should consider leveling up your assignments to ones with bigger impact. Things like …

• Case Studies
• Sales Letters
• Sales Enablement
• Lead Generation
• White Papers

Some of these are longer projects in nature (and pay great fees as a result!), but none of them have to be scary …

All you need to do is learn the basics (AWAI has you covered there) and offer it to a current client.

Money Lever #6: Start Up a Passive Income Stream

This one isn't as quick as the above "levers," but it IS long-lasting. And every writer should have at least one additional revenue stream.

A few of my favorite ways to build passive income are:

• Building your own Money-Making Website.
• Taking on projects that include royalties.
• Setting up an agency relationship where you add a percentage to all fees.
• Negotiating a bonus based on growth from your efforts.

And finally, what is probably the most obvious lever …

Money Lever #7: Increase Your Fees!

You can't keep your rates the same forever … just like an employee, your knowledge and experience eventually increase your value.

And if you're investing in your skills, and getting better as a result, your fees should reflect that as well

What's Next After Getting A Blog?

 I can tell you a secret about EVERY site that depends on blogging, including all the major media sites, every single one of them.

None of them get any traffic per article. Zero. Unless an article goes viral, which is rare. They all get traffic from the so-called long-tail. Maybe one article will get 5% of the traffic per day and 10,000 other articles will divvy up the other 95% of traffic.

 That’s how every major site works. Huffington Post, Gawker, thestreet.com, and every site I’ve ever seen.

So you can’t rely on blogging to create a media presence. You have to start to do everything: blogging, vlogging (blogging with video – I need to start this), radio, TV, syndication to get yourself exposed to a new audience, twitter (like what I do with these Twitter Q&A), Facebook (figure out ways to build traffic to a fan page for your blog.

 I still have to work on this), and books (here’s how to self-publish and why).

So “the next thing” is EVERYTHING, all at once, and all integrated together.

Now, you have to have something to say. And it has to be AWESOME.

I’m still figuring it out. Sometimes I tell personal stories and what I’ve learned from them. Sometimes I directly give an opinion and support it.

 Other times I’ll describe what I’ve learned from others. Often, the articles I think are the highest quality will get the lowest traffic. But that’s why I have to mix it up.

But I’m still figuring this out. Every day, all day long, I’m reading, writing, watching, studying, to figure out what this “form” is and how to get better at it. So I’m a student of what’s next.

Mastering The Art Of Freelancing:Top Strategies For Success

 Might it be said that you are prepared to take your freelancing vocation to a higher level? Freelancing has turned into an undeniably well-known method for working, offering adaptability, independence, and the valuable chance to assemble your own business.

Be that as it may, prevailing as a consultant requires something other than ability and difficult work - it likewise requires excelling at freelancing.

In this article, we will investigate top techniques for progress that can assist you with flourishing in the profound universe of freelancing.

Distinguish Your Specialty: Finding your independent specialty is crucial for hanging out in a jam-packed market. Characterize your novel assets, abilities, and mastery, and spotlight on a particular interest group or industry. Practicing permits you to order higher rates, position yourself as a specialist, and draw in clients who esteem your specific information.

Fabricate Your Image: As a specialist, your own image is your business. Make an expert site, update your virtual entertainment profiles, and foster a steady brand picture across the entirety of your showcasing materials. Obviously, convey your incentive, exhibit your portfolio or tests, and feature client tributes to fabricate trust and validity.

Market Your Administrations: Powerful advertising is vital to draw in clients and developing your independent business. Use a blend of on-the-web and disconnected showcasing techniques, for example, virtual entertainment promoting, content showcasing, email showcasing, systems administration, and going to industry occasions. Make a convincing pitch, tailor your encouraging messages to your interest group, and grandstand the advantages and results of your administrations.

Value Your Administrations Decisively: Deciding your estimating can be testing, however, it's urgent to guarantee you are remunerated reasonably for your abilities and aptitude. Research industry rates, think about your experience, above costs, and wanted pay, and foster a straightforward evaluating structure. Avoid undercharging or cheating, and be ready to arrange rates with clients while keeping up with your worth.

Develop Client Connections: Building solid, long-haul client connections is critical to a fruitful independent vocation. Convey uncommon work, impart proactively, and give superb client support. Stand by listening to your client's requirements, be receptive to input, and surpass assumptions to procure rehash business and references. Blissful clients are bound to become steadfast, progressing clients.

Deal with Your Time Really: Using time productively is urgent for consultants, as it can affect your efficiency, the balance between fun and serious activities, and in general achievement. Make a timetable, set clear cutoff times, and focus on your undertakings. Use efficiency devices, for example, to protect the executive's programming, time-following applications, and schedule suggestions to remain coordinated and centered. Figure out how to express no to undertakings or clients that don't line up with your objectives or values.

Constantly Overhaul Your Abilities: Freelancing is a unique field, and it's vital to stay pertinent and persistently redesign your abilities. Put resources into a proficient turn of events, take online courses, go to studios, and remain refreshed with industry patterns and best practices. Extending your range of abilities can assist you with offering more worth to your clients, remaining cutthroat, and incrementing your procuring potential.

Deal with Your Funds Carefully: Consultants are answerable for dealing with their own funds, including planning, invoicing, and burdens. Monitor your pay, costs, and reserve funds. Use bookkeeping programming or recruit an expert bookkeeper to guarantee precise record-keeping and expense consistency. Plan for retirement, have a secret stash and put forth monetary objectives to accomplish long-haul monetary dependability.

Remain Versatile and Steady: Outsourcing can accompany its reasonable part of difficulties, like dismissal, contest, and vulnerability. Remain tough, keep a positive mentality, and gain from disappointments. Continue working on your abilities, promoting your administrations, and looking for new open doors. It might require investment to lay out a flourishing independent business, however, ingenuity and diligence can prompt long-haul achievement.