Starting a writing business was the best career decision I ever made. It also wasn't easy. Don't get me wrong; I was confident in my writing abilities and eager to work with clients near and far. But there wasn't anyone in my ear, consulting and coaching me through every decision or feeding me a specific list of do's and don'ts every freelance writer needs to know.
I honestly felt like I was feeling my way around in the dark.
And trust me; I second-guessed myself with one answerless question after the next.
"How do I even start a formal writing business?"
"How do I accept payments?"
"Where do I promote myself first?"
"Do I need a website? Who's going to build it?"
"What are the pitfalls that plague other writers in my position?"
"Who's my target audience?"
"What's the best way to develop a recognizable brand?"
"Can I even be successful with this gig?"
Fast forward to today, and my company Edit This® is recognizable, respected, and more successful than I could have ever dreamed possible. I can do what I'm most passionate about for a living and provide for my family at the same time!
So the last thing I want to do is keep how I did it a secret!
I feel an incredible sense of responsibility to share with other writers and editors who are just starting out on their own what worked, what didn't, what I wish I did differently, and everything in between. This way, they can start their writing business faster and with more confidence than I ever had all those many years ago.
With that being said, I'd like to introduce our new consulting and coaching service.
How Can Writing Consulting and Coaching Help You?
A writing consulting and coaching professional works collaboratively with a writer to help take their passion for writing from a hobby to a successful freelance writing career. We aren’t your editor, writer, ghostwriter, or second set of eyes, and we won’t take the steps toward small-business ownership for you. But we will coach you through getting that business started, including giving you practical advice, actionable step-by-step instructions, accountability and structure, and anything else we can do to help you overcome obstacles that may pop up along the way.
Our consulting and coaching services can include the following:
Giving you a plan to start thinking strategically
Helping define your target audience
Figure out why you’re stuck and what’s sabotaging you
Tips on how to create a brand
Social media advice for writers
How to build confidence through clarity
Emotional support and encouragement
Tips and tricks to write effectively and with purpose
Various other best practices
Career-defining results
Are you interested in mastering your passion for the written word? Grab a copy of Steve’s book, Write Like You Mean It: Mastering Your Passion For The Written Word.
Everything starts with a FREE 30-minute call. From there, you’ll have three 45-60-minute phone, Zoom, or in-person sessions per month, where we provide customized step-by-step instructions to keep you on track and turn your hobby into a successful writing business.
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Call About Our Consulting & Coaching Services Today!
We believe your passion for writing can be more than just a hobby. And we're willing to bet you feel the same way, too! Perhaps you've been itching to start a content writing and editing service that works directly with small-business owners on things like blogs and website copy. Maybe you want to be that steady freelance writer every newspaper and local magazine calls when they have a great story that only you can tell. Or perhaps your niche is working with authors who need ghostwriting and editing help.
There are hundreds of ways to flex your creative writing muscles and build a successful freelance writing business. And we want to help!
STEVE GAMEL is the President & Owner of Edit This®, a writing and editing services company in Denton, TX. He is also a consultant and coach, as well as the author of Write Like You Mean It: Mastering Your Passion For The Written Word. Steve handles anything involving the written word. Give him a call today to help give your business a clear voice.