How to Cold Pitch Clients: Mastering the Art of the Freelance Writing Pitch

Cold pitching is how I made $4K+ in my first 3 months as a freelance writer! Here are my best cold pitching tips to help you master the art of the freelance writer email pitch. Learn how to attract those freelance writing clients you’ve been eyeing and start growing your freelance business with the perfect cold pitch!

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ABOUT ME: Hey, buddy! I'm Colleen Welsch. As a freelance beauty copywriter with ten years of experience, I know a thing or two about freelancing. I've worked with brands like Olay, Gucci Beauty, and Marc Jacobs Daisy, and now I'm here to help YOU build a thriving freelancing business for yourself. Check out my copywriting portfolio at glossytype.com.

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - 02:57 - My cold pitching story
02:58 - 04:40 - Why cold pitching works
04:41 - 11:49 - How to get started with cold pitching
11:50 - 12:35 - How do you measure your cold pitching success?
12:36 - 13:12 - When is the best time for cold pitching?
13:13 - 13:54 - The key to cold pitching success
13:55 - 14:19 - Dealing with rejection
14:20 - 15:00 - Outro + bloopers

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