Copy Chatter for Freelance Writers with Ashley Gainer

This one's a listener request! How do you do the research you need when it's time to sit down and write? I'm laying out my process, drawn from 9th grade English class (thank you, Mrs. Hagler), and giving specific examples of how to conduct and note your own research. THIS is how you avoid rehashing the same ol' stuff everyone else is rehashing. As always, let me know if you have any questions! Don...

If you've bought a lot of courses and other training, you might be familiar with the woes of forgetting what you have. This episode goes through my simple setup for making sure I actually use all that stuff I buy. Let me know if you unearth any gems while you get yourself organized! Don't forget to join us over at theinkwellguild.com. 

If you're gonna be in business, you gotta keep tabs on your income. I'm going over my (ridiculously basic) system in this episode, plus giving you suggestions for working out your own method. Bonus pep talk at the end, too. Don't forget to hang out with me at theinkwellguild.com! 

You've identified a place to pitch, but how do you know where to send this? I'm sharing 7 things I did consistently, for years, when I was pitching for new clients. These aren't the only things you can do, but this list of tactics never failed me. Don't forget to join the Ink Well Guild on FB or at theinkwellguild.com!

This episode might get me in hot water. I've seen people get really heated about what I'm about to share with you. Let's go over what I'm even talking about, how to do it right, and what NOT to do if you want to stay in the Good People Club. Don't forget to join the group at theinkwellguild.com! 

If you want to get noticed and turn on the inbound marketing engine, you've gotta show up. But it doesn't have to be a chore! In fact, a lot of it is pretty natural. Today's episode is stuff that any writer can do, no matter what level of experience (or pay rate). 

Is it ok to do more than just writing? Sure it is! You just need to pick one thing and lead with it -- not try to build two separate businesses at once. But once you're solid with writing clients, you can think about expanding a little bit to make yourself more well-rounded. Today's episode goes into how that might look. Don't forget to join us in the free group! www.theinkwellguild.com 

Well... it's 2021, and things are still crazy, BUT it's totally and 100% possible to find awesome writing clients, right now. In this episode I'm diving into 4 super-current methods for finding clients today. Don't forget to let me know what you try and how it works out!

It's a fresh new year! And while we already know what could go wrong, this episode is all about what could go RIGHT for you. I've got 3 things to implement in your writing business this year that will boost your confidence, effectiveness, and overall awesomeness. The last one may surprise you! 

If 2020 left something to be desired, you aren't alone. I'm getting raw and real about 2020 as well as 2021 and what I'm doing to dust myself off and move forward. 

Freelance writing is awesome, but it's definitely not the right move for everyone. So... how do you know if it's the right move for you? I'm talking through some of the considerations to make in today's episode. Let me know what you come up with!

There are countless perks when it comes to freelance writing. On today's show, we're talking about a few of the biggest and best ones. THIS is why we all keep going. What would you add? Let me know at theinkwellguild.com

There are 5 types of relationships you need for your business to be successful. Sounds like a lot, but really it's the makings of a fun, profitable business that keeps you fed and happy. 

What's the difference between pitching and cold emails? Does it matter? Which one should you do? All that and more in this episode. 

I love freelance writing for many, many reasons. In this episode, I'm sharing 7 reasons why I think freelance writing is the BEST at-home business you can start... especially these days.

Whether you're just getting started or you're ready to start offering a new writing service, you're gonna need a portfolio. But how do you get writing samples when you don't have any gigs yet? That's what my wailing toddler and I are talking about today. 

Managing expectations isn't the most glamorous discussion to have, but when client expectations go wrong, they go REALLY wrong and I want to help you avoid that! I have 7 tips to share with you about managing client expectations and staying happy as a freelancer. 

If you wanna be a professional writer, you gotta be improving your writing skills along the way. I'm sharing 9 tips to help you out. Get cracking!

Good news and bad news: You don't have to get on the phone for every client... BUT, there will be times when you'll need to get on the phone if you want to get the gig. Client calls have a lot of benefits, but they're really intimidating for new writers. In today's podcast, we'll talk about why calls are a good idea, go over some pointers for conducting your calls, and then talk about setting boun...

There's a dirty lie out there telling new and would-be freelance writers that they should write for free for a little while to "get established." I offer loads of juicy (and sometimes counter-guru) advice in this week's episode.  

Landing a recurring writing gig is GREAT for your business. In this episode, we talk about what recurring work looks like and why I'm such a fan. 

As a writer, I can get a little neurotic about my writing. Perhaps you can relate? What I've had to learn over the years is that there's a difference between doing a great job... and just being neurotic. Being neurotic is fine, if it's not the thing keeping you from getting paid (or paid enough). But for many of us, it's a big block. And one of the neuroses I see out there in freelance writer land...

If there's one thing I've learned this year, it's that if I go down... everything goes down. I've been focusing on ramping up my self-care routines, and in this episode we'll go over my top recommendations for self-care specifically for the work-at-home warriors among us. 

There are three different ways you can niche down, and you can combine any of these three to niche down even further. We're exploring what they are and how that looks in this episode.

I've been around a long time, and I did a whole lot of making it up as I went along. These are some of the huge mistakes I've made in my decade-long career... and how you can do better