It’s possible to earn a great living as a freelance writer while having the flexibility to live your life the way you want to – whether that’s staying at home with your kids, spending more time with family and friends, traveling, or pursuing other passions you have in life (even if that’s napping…or is that just me?).

But in order to break through to an editor's inbox and make sure they want to assign your pitch, or work with you after and introductory email, you have to cut through the noise and the freelance competition.

You also have to learn how to market yourself to clients, how to find higher-paying freelance work, and what to do to get repeat work--so you can earn more in less time.

I’ve managed to earn a high freelance income every year (averaging $7,000/month to $10,000/month) since leaving my full-time magazine editor staff job in 2013. In fact, that first year I earned more than my full-time salary and I’ve hit a six-figure freelance income for several years.

In this course, I show you what you need to do to earn a living freelance writing.

In the nearly 20 years I’ve been freelancing, I’ve sent thousands of pitches and introductory emails to potential freelance clients, and I’ve read hundreds of freelance article pitches and freelance emails to know what works, what bombs, and some things that are in a terrible pitch. I created this course to help YOU avoid my mistakes and impress editors with your first email.

I created “Get Paid to Write: Become a Freelance Writer” because I receive a lot of the same freelance FAQs. Here are some questions freelancers have about how to get started freelance writing that I address in this freelance writing online course:

➡️ How can I become a freelancer when I have never been published?

➡️ Where can I find freelance writing jobs?

➡️ How can I get an editor or manager to open my email and read my freelance article pitch?

➡️ Is it possible to earn a good salary freelancing and make a full-time freelance salary as a freelance writer?

➡️ Can I make money as a side hustle while working full-time?

➡️ How can I write a freelance pitch?

➡️ Is it possible to make good money freelancing while staying home with kids?

➡️ Who should I send a freelance pitch to?

➡️ How much should I charge?

➡️ And more!

"I enjoyed taking your course! I just got two new clients since I enrolled in your course a few weeks ago and sent pitches." - Matt Olszewski

Read what other students had to say...

My freelance writing online course students have been published in Real Simple, Oxygen, MSN, Columbia Journalism Review, Livestrong, Robert Irvine magazine, Food Network, Centennial Publishing, and more.

In this complete freelance writing online course, I'll teach you the strategies I use to earn an average of $8,000 a month freelancing🔥

You’ll learn:

💡How to get motivated to start your freelance career!

💡Where to find story ideas

💡How to streamline your interests and turn them into ideas you can sell to editors

💡How to get published if you don't have any clips or samples (published articles)

💡How to write a pitch that an editor wants to open, read, and assign out to you (with article pitch samples!)

💡How to get repeat assignments so you earn a steady freelance income with less effort

💡Strategies to use if you want to work with brands and learn content marketing techniques

💡Ways to use social media to make money freelance writing

You can have a successful career freelance writing, but you have to dedicate time and energy to it 💪

In this course, “Get Paid to Write: Become a Freelance Writer,” I’ll show you how to kick-start a fun freelance career and find great clients that you’re excited to work with. Do work you love that makes you feel good!

“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

“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

Check out the FREE preview lessons to see a sample of the course materials.

Each student will get 10 lessons to follow and BONUS materials, including:

✨How to get published when you don’t have experience (i.e. How to get started freelance writing if you don't have samples.)

✨Where to find freelance writing jobs

✨How to write a freelance article

“I don’t have a single clip but I’ve always had natural writing talent under my belt. I’ve already invested quite a bit into courses to help me get my freelance career off on the right foot and have pretty much met my budget, but…your experience as an editor I think really sets your freelance writing course apart from the rest (and admittedly is a big draw for me). I feel like there are loads of people out there with courses, but the ones who really have it dialed in are few and far between.”

– Angelina D.

“I recently graduated and am applying to writing jobs. I’m tossing around the idea of doing freelance writing and social media marketing. I really enjoyed your course and know it’s going to be a great resource for me. I’m trying to freelance and get my blog up and running, so I am following and using your advice whenever I can. I really do appreciate your willingness to help, you’ve gone above and beyond what is expected of you.”

– Julie Riedel

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