Become a Freelance Content Writer - Get Paid to Write Online | Free Udemy Course

Find out what you're going to learn in the lessons to follow with this introductory lecture.

Learn the different types of content clients most commonly order, and learn how to create your own "published" samples of each.

In this lecture you will learn six top tips for creating samples that impress potential clients. Apply these tips while writing your first samples and your chances of being hired will greatly increase. Included is a downloadable list of topic ideas to get you started with your first samples.

In the lectures to follow, you will learn how to write:

• Blogs and articles

• Website content

• SEO content

• Books (ghostwriting)

• Pillar posts

In this lectures you will learn how to write both blogs and articles by following the correct format and structure. This lesson also focuses on using keywords correctly, strategically using headings and writing the type of blog or article that has impact on the reader. Included are my top tips for writing blogs and articles and a downloadable blog recipe for you to reference when writing.

This lecture covers how to write sales-based content for website home, about, product, and info pages. Learn how to use keywords correctly and ensure that your pages are SEO-friendly. In this lecture you will learn six top tips to creating website content that converts browsers in customers.

In this lecture, you will learn how to create landing pages effectively. Writing landing pages is a tricky form of writing and most clients are looking for experienced landing page writers. At the end of this lesson, you will have a better idea of how to create a landing page and ensure that the content is engaging.

Most clients want writers who have some knowledge of basic SEO practices. This lecture teaches you the basics of SEO writing so that you can produce blogs, articles, product descriptions, pillar posts, and website content that is SEO-friendly! Write the type of content that climbs the search engine rankings by learning a few simple SEO tips and tricks.

Ghostwriting books takes some practice but it's not particularly difficult. If you have creative flair and want to break into ghostwriting, you need to know the basics of writing a book. This lecture teaches you how to structure a book and how to deal with ghostwriting clients. A downloadable book outline document is also included that will help you correctly prepare for writing a book for clients in future.

Pillar posts are extremely long and detailed posts that require meticulous research and a good layout. This lesson teaches you the basics of creating a pillar post and what to expect when a client asks you to write one. Because of the effort involved in pillar posts, they are good income-earners - if you can get them right, that is. In this lecture you will learn the top tips for creating exceptional pillar posts.

This lecture is a brief introduction to the section, explaining that you will be learning about using H1-H6 headings correctly, what software you must have as a freelance writer, and top tips for creating the type of content people love to read.

H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, and H6 headings are essential in content, yet many writers don't know enough about them and don't know how to use them. If you're unsure of what these headings are, why they are important, and how to accurately assign them throughout your content, this lecture is for you.

In this lecture, you will learn what software top paid online writers use and why they are important for the success of your writing career. The lecture covers editing software, project management tools, plagiarism checkers and more.

This lecture explores the top payment platforms most freelancing platforms work with and what online payment options there are for you to receive international payments for your writing services.

In this section you will learn about finding paid writing work online. I discuss popular platforms (the platforms I have made the most money on) and where you can find genuine job listings that pay well.

Now that you have a bit more writing knowledge, it's time to find paid writing work online. It's easier than you think. In this lecture you will learn which freelancing platforms are worth your time and where you can find writing projects that pay well.

This bonus lecture tells you how you can create your own content and earn money on it every time someone reads it. You will find all the sign up information and links in the downloadable document attached.

Well done for the completing the course! This is where we say our final goodbyes. Please listen to one last send off from me and feel free to connect with me on social media!