My Freelancing Story: How I Started Freelance Writing

Today I'm sharing my freelancing story. I always want to be open about my freelance writing journey, because behind every "here's how I make $6k per month!!!" are a lot of mistakes and wrong-turns. It took a lot of failures, struggles, long nights, and tears to go from making $800 per month to $6000 per month on part-time hours.

But I got here! And so can you. I hope my story about how I started my own freelancing business inspires you to take action on your own freelance writing dreams. The possibilities are endless for you, buddy!

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - 00:48 - Intro
00:49 - 01:38 - Where I am now
01:38 - 03:49 - Pre-history
03:50 - 04:44 - The first time I failed at freelancing
04:45 - 05:22 - My drinking problem
05:23 - 05:58 - I got into marketing
05:59 - 06:55 - The second time I failed at freelancing
06:56 - 08:42 - My last job
08:43 - 11:03 - The third time I tried freelancing (and succeeded)
11:04 - 12:09 - A few things that took me from $800/month to $4000/month within 6 months
12:10 - 14:48 - Outro

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ABOUT ME: Hey, buddy! I'm Colleen Welsch. I'm a freelance copywriter/freelancing coach/YouTuber/music producer/comedian/actress/golden retriever mom/TBM devotee.

ABOUT THIS CHANNEL: This channel, formerly called The Freelance Writer's Guide, focuses on leading a balanced and rich creative life.

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