How to Earn $100 an Hour Freelance Writing

The average freelancer in the U.S. earns about $40 to $50 an hour, according to some ZipRecruiter 2025 data.

I get it. That sounds like a great freelance hourly rate (over $83,00 year if you calculated $40/hour x 40 hours a week x 52 weeks a year!) but many beginner freelance writers don't earn that (they average $20 to $40 an hour freelance rate) and most freelancers I've encountered don't have 40 paid hours of work each week on their calendar.

You deserve to make $100 an hour freelancing. But don't stress about the "trading time for money" talk you read about online. It's about knowing *your* ideal hourly rate and learning how to price freelance projects and work accordingly to hit that number.

In this course, I show freelancers the exercises I do to find higher-paying clients, the systems I use increase my rates, the freelance writing skills that can lead to a higher hourly rate, as well as how to work smarter, not harder in your freelance business.

Are you tired of being paid less than you're worth for your freelance work?

Are you ready to earn a great hourly rate that allows you to work on fulfilling assignments, with clients that respect you, and decrease the number of hours you have to work?

My course “How to Earn $100 an Hour (or More) Freelance Writing” will help you ditch low-paying clients and start being paid the high freelance rates you deserve.

I can't wait to show you how to earn a great salary freelance writing.

I created this course because earning $100 an hour is a freelance goal I worked toward throughout my 15-plus years freelancing.

In fact, I regularly earn $200 an hour or more on most freelance assignments and projects. I don't limit myself to earning $100 an hour and I suggest you don't either. (But the course title is catchy, eh?)

Start earning a higher rate today!

My course isn’t about trading time for money. It’s about learning the freelance skills and confidence you need in your business to get a higher freelance rate—whether that’s a project rate, article assignment rate, freelance word rate, or a monthly retainer.

This course will teach you how to figure out the freelance hourly rate you want to earn— and what you need to do to command that from clients.

This course is ideal for

Intermediate or advanced freelancer writers (and freelancers of all walks of life)— those who have some experience freelancing. It's much easier to command a higher freelance rate and earn at least $100 an hour freelancing if you have work to show in your portfolio and experience working with a few freelance clients.

If you're new to freelance writing and want to learn the basics of how to write a pitch and how to write an article, my Get Paid to Write course will better serve you. 

Here's what Diana's students have said about the How to Earn $100 an Hour course:

When you complete this course, you'll walk away with:

💡 The knowledge of how to set a freelance hourly rate that works for you

💡 Where to find higher-paying clients

💡 How to increase your hourly rates with existing clients

💡 Tips on finding your best high-paying freelance niche

💡 Skills on how to secure freelance project work

💡 How to use LinkedIn to find more freelance work

💡 Tips on how to work faster and smarter, while turning in quality work

💡 Strategies on finding a freelance niche you LOVE that pays well

This course shares the know-how I've applied in my business to scrutinize potential new clients, become more efficient and resourceful, and tips on how to negotiate higher rates.

I want other freelancers to be able to earn a good living doing their craft and to not have to suffer through feast or famine seasons like I did.

In addition to the 12 freelance course lessons, here are BONUS PDFs and resources you'll get:

➡️  3 Article Pitch Examples of real pitches I sent that turned into assignments

➡️  My Step-by-Step Process of how I earn over $600 an hour for some clients

➡️  A Sample Marketing Plan that shows you how to reach your weekly, monthly, and annual goals with a "done-for-you" guide

➡️  A Client Intake Form Example (so you can screen low-paying clients without wasting your time)

➡️  And more! (Valued at over $30 in BONUS materials.)

Read student feedback about her other freelance writing online courses:

“Diana’s class is a must for anyone that wants to learn the ins and outs of freelancing. As a recent graduate with a few staff experiences, the idea of freelancing was honestly terrifying. Diana’s class gives step-by-step lessons and advice that ultimately gave me the confidence to pitch more and try a wider selection of publications and blogs. If you have any doubts about freelancing and need some guidance, this course is an amazing resource!”

– Carlett Spike

“I enjoyed the freelance writing course and felt it was a good value for a beginner like me.” – Ryan C. “I recently graduated and I’m currently at my second internship. I’m tossing around the idea of freelancing and social media marketing. I really enjoyed your freelance writing courses and know it’s a great resource for me.”

– Julie Riedel

“I just love Diana’s course! I worked with her when she was an editor at Muscle & Fitness, and I’m learning new things and know it will be so helpful! My goal is to go full time with freelancing and reading her course chapters is definitely motivating me.”

– SJ McShane

“I’m an ex-journalist and PR expert and am considering returning to self-employed work after many years as a mature student. I love your website and the look of your online freelance course but was concerned about how relevant it is for UK-based participants. [After enrolling in ‘Get Paid to Write’] I have found the freelance writing course really helpful and inspirational, delighted I took your advice–and the plunge towards becoming a freelance writer!”

– Jane Browning

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