Freelance Writing Training

So what's

the hold up?

But... you’ve got enough questions to fill an Amazon warehouse... and no one to help

you answer them.

What does a successful pitch need to have?
How do I find the right editors?
What if I have a small audience?
What makes a story idea sell-able?
Should I write it first or pitch it first or does it depend?

But the worst part? Dr. Google, good ole’ YouTube, and those free blogs full of random answers, but none of them are getting you to where you want to be. No matter how many glasses of boxed wine you drink.

Week after week, you’re left exactly where you started. Thinking about wanting to get your writing published in bigger outlets, but overwhelmed by what it takes to learn how to make it happen.

You feel like it's possible, but are missing the "just right" elements that will help you hone and structure story ideas into pitches editors will love.

Problem #1: My writing isn't good enough.

After years of writing professionally, here is what I know to be true...

You don’t need to be the world's best writer to sell your writing.

I became a reporter when I was just 24 years old with zero experience -- and this launched my writing career. I sold a piece to the Wall Street Journal with zero fancy bylines to my name prior to that.

This idea that you need to have an MFA in creative writing in order to make money and sell your work is a myth. A good idea and persistence goes a lot further.

Problem #2: I don't know to find editors (nor do I have the time!)

Okay, this one’s gotta go! It’s straight up not true.

You don’t need to spend 8 hours a day searching for the right people -- they have made themselves available if you know where to look.

Sure, there are some obscure editors—and you may want to track them down eventually—but most of them are easy to find and want to be found!

You can find the right editor at your dream publication -- and get a real response with a simple search strategy. This was hard for me to learn, but now it's the easiest thing I do.

Problem#3: I feel like my ideas aren't original enough.

Let’s flip the script here. What if I told you it’s actually a good thing that we're starting here?

Seriously. Because that means you haven't even begun to plumb the depths of your mind for all the great ideas ready to be uncovered.

The special sauce is in how you differentiate yourself from the other writers actually comes down to YOU—your personality, life experiences, and those oh-so-special quirks and ideas you were always told to hide.

We've just got to pull those things out of you so you can discover what a wealth of unique ideas you've been gathering for YEARS.

In fact, I am a 6-figure freelance writer who never thought it was possible (but it is!)

But, it wasn’t always like this for me.

When I was working my 9-5 in working in communications, a slave to my bosses and feeling like my time wasn't my own, I was kind of miserable.

I could have never imagined I’d quit my job, become a full-time freelancer, and grow it into a business I LOVE.

From there, I’ve built become obsessed with sharing my knowledge with others who have this same dream.

--> All thanks to knowing how to pitch and ask for the money I deserve.

Sometimes when I’m hanging by the pool watching my son do cannonballs into the deep end after school, I stop and think:

THIS is what I love: Making my own schedule and actually being fulfilled by what I do -- being proud of it!

Getting to share stories and messages I care about, making a living doing what I love and reaching thousands of people through writing is truly a dream come true. It could be for you too.

I share all of that to show you what’s possible (and why I’m so obsessed) with publishing writing & getting paid!

Alright, this is where stuff gets really fun. It’s time to deep dive into the story and figure out the nuts and bolts of what works and more important, what sells.

That means packaging your pitch so it’s a no- brainer YES for editors.

Turn your story into a fire idea.
Use the freelance story template to ensure you have all the pieces.
Create a headline that will knock an editors socks off
Build your list of resources, evidence and interviews to make the story sellable.
Begin crafting a solid pitch that will work like magic.

WALK AWAY WITH A STORY IDEA THAT FEELS UNIQUE AND YOU CAN BE CONFIDENT IN.

Learn the difference between a cold, warm and hot pitch -- and how you differentiate between them in terms of structure.

You'll take what you've learned and become structure a hook calendar and pitch tracker to make sure you stay organized and on top of it.

Conduct directed brainstorm sessions to lead you to successful ideas.
Do editor research to locate the email addresses of the editors you most want to reach.
Create story idea framework to ensure your idea is ready to pitch.
Outline your pitch and piece with the PPP method and myself.

WALK AWAY WITH A COMPLETED PITCH

READY TO SEND.

Next, you'll learn how to create a sustainable pitching and publishing strategy that doesn't burn you out.

This way, you’re 110% sure your freelance writing will be a bonafide success without wasting a drop of your time. (Buh-bye Imposter Syndrome & hellooo cash injection!)

Validate your story ideas & plan ahead
Pre-write pitches and schedule them to send
Swipe my pre-curated editor list with over 100 editor emails at top notch pubs.
Grab my personal packet of "Pitches that Worked" to use and reuse!

WALK AWAY WITH A COMING NEW BYLINE

AND LONGTERM STRATEGY FOR SUCCESS!

Exclusive Interviews with

Real Editors

$497 value

I've learned so much hearing directly from editors. They are, after all, the ones making the decisions around here! Thankfully, I know a few and I am sharing some of those interviews with you through Bragworthy Bylines exclusively!

When you purchase the course, you'll get a growing library of editor interviews -- folks from places like Businessweek, the New York Times, the Washington Examiner and more!

They give you the inside scoop on what it takes to write and land a successful pitch, and what makes editors get seriously excited!

Even though I know this course is so valuable, you deserve the chance to join risk-free. If you don’t think it’s every bit as awesome as I’ve promised, simply request a refund within 7 days of purchase.

There are no strings attached, no forms to fill out, nothing to prove, and I won’t question you. I won’t even ask for all of your newly gained biz insight and strategy back ;)

*But don’t be that person who joins, downloads all the material, checks out every lesson, and then asks for their money back. We can see that on our course platform, and it’s just bad karma.

When do I get access to the course materials?

Bragworthy Bylines begins as soon as you sign up!

Do I have to have published my writing before?

No! I will guide you how to make it happen. This is what this program is for, like my student Ruth, who had previously written only on her own blog and now has a regular column with Psychology Today.

Who is this course for?

This course is for any writer who wants to see their writing published and receive an income for that work. My students have published in places like the Washington Post, CNBC, Christianity Today, Good Housekeeping & more!

Seems like a time commitment. Will I have time?

All lessons are on the platform and available to you forever. All group calls are recorded and sent out the same day. You can go at your own pace if you wish. I've had students from different time zones who could never make the calls live but always watched replays. Additionally, I often hear from students months down the road still using and accessing their course material regularly.

Is this class for me if I just want to write on the side?

Yes, many of my students only want to write on the side, while others want to pursue full-time freelancing. Student Jamie started off in a full-time job, and ultimately moved to freelancing after learning the ropes. Others prefer to use their writing publications as an addition to their work as professionals in healthcare, law, psychology, education & more.

Will the group calls be recorded if I can't make it?

Yes, they will be recorded and sent out same day with a recap email and access to them indefinitely.

Will I have access to you after the course ends?

I will remain open to student questions and pitch edits for a couple of weeks if necessary, but always happy to connect for quick questions or thoughts!

Bragworthy Bylines

Praise for Bragworthy Bylines

Knowing how to craft a pitch email is the fastest way to stop trading your time for dollars.

Let’s just call getting

your writing

published what it is:

hard (when you don't know how to do it right!)

1.

2.

3.

And if you’re reeeally honest with yourself (and me!), you

know it's time to figure this out so you can start getting published on a regular basis.

So what's

the hold up?

It's time to start overcoming the problems that stand in your way. Here are a few things that may feel like barriers:

Problem #1: My writing isn't good enough.

Problem #2: I don't know to find editors (nor do I have the time!)

Problem#3: I feel like my ideas aren't original enough.

Now, slow your scroll for a sec.

Imagine what it would be like to open your email and see an acceptance email from the New York Times or TIME Magazine!

Sound too good to be

true?

It's not.

BRAGWORTHY BYLINES:

Freelance Pitching & Income Strategies

But wait, have we

officially met?

Hey, I'm Ericka

Andersen.

Mom of two, lover of Orange Theory and

proud Hoosier living in Indianapolis, Indiana.

WELCOME TO...

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Exclusive Interviews with

Real Editors

Pitches That Worked

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