7 ways to make more money as a writer

Use these 7 money levers to move forward… [The Writer’ s Life]( March 15, 2024 "Your life changes the moment you make a new, congruent, and committed decision." – Tony Robbins Hi {NAME}, What a week! I love when we talk about a writing opportunity that moves so many writers forward … Because that's all it takes to get started … one well-paid project under your belt, so you can start making money. From there, momentum builds, and more opportunities become available. Not just in terms of more projects, but "levers" you can use to increase your income whenever you want. Today, I want to talk to you about SEVEN money levers you can pull to make more money as a writer. Before I jump in though … If you weren't able to get into our Certification but DO want to get paid to write white papers (at $1,000 a page I get it!) … We've set up an [awesome deal today on our self-study program right here](. Unlike most professions, as a writer you have choices … You choose what to write about. You choose which clients you work with. You choose WHERE to work from! And you choose when — and how — to make more money. Now, if that comes off a little too simplistic … I get it. You may not feel like you have a ton of choice in the beginning … But you will. And when it comes to money, you need to get comfortable making choices … IF you want to make more. You're the one in control. Let's take a look at the top seven ways you can start making more money as a writer … Money Lever #1: More Clients It might seem obvious, but this is one of the first things you can do quickly to increase your income. More clients = more output = more money. This is why we recommend keeping your marketing machine going, even when you're having to turn away clients. It safeguards your income by having backups. And it gives you choices when you want to make more money. Money Lever #2: Better Clients "Better" can mean a variety of things. But when we're talking about more money, better usually means … - Higher-paying - Faster-paying - Easier to work with - Clearer communication - Higher level of trust - Ability to grow I recommend evaluating each client you work with at least once a year — if not once a quarter. (You'll sometimes find the one taking the most of your time is paying you the least amount of money!) And if you're just starting out, you'll likely outgrow your first clients rather quickly. Evaluating each one is a necessary part of running a successful business. And again, sets you up for the next lever … Money Lever #3: Increase Project Scope This is one of my favorites — and it often happens naturally if you take on clients where there is room to grow. There are so many ways to do this, but let's say you're hired to write a weekly blog post … Offer to spin it into a series of ads to drive traffic, a video script version for YouTube, a Facebook post, and an email teasing the new content just published … And charge them extra every month for this new package of content. Look for the [missing pieces of content in their marketing]( and fill in the holes. (Remember, we have a training program that will teach you how to do any possible project you identify as a hole!) You've already proven yourself, so don't wait for them … take control and keep offering to take on more and more. And then move on to the next lever! Money Lever #4: Increase Your Output At first glance, it may look similar to Lever #3. But with this lever, you're using speed and efficiency, so you're able to take on more. Developing methods and templates that allow you to do consistent work faster means a higher $/hour, and more hours spent earning. You can also set up an agency, or outsource some of the work and finish it up before sending it to the client. Money Lever #5: Take on Higher-Impact Work Writers often start with familiar or easy-to-learn writing projects because they're in their comfort zone. But as you grow into your career, and gain more skills and experience, you should consider leveling up your assignments to ones with bigger impact. Things like … - Case Studies - Sales Letters - Sales Enablement - Lead Generation - White Papers Some of these are longer projects in nature (and pay great fees as a result!), but none of them have to be scary … All you need to do is learn the basics (AWAI has you covered there) and offer it to a current client. Money Lever #6: Start Up a Passive Income Stream This one isn't as quick as the above "levers," but it IS long-lasting. And every writer should have at least one additional revenue stream. A few of my favorite ways to build passive income are: - Building your own Money-Making Website. - Taking on projects that include royalties. - Setting up an agency relationship where you add a percentage to all fees. - Negotiating a bonus based on growth from your efforts. And finally, what is probably the most obvious lever … Money Lever #7: Increase Your Fees! You can't keep your rates the same forever … just like an employee, your knowledge and experience eventually increase your value. And if you're investing in your skills, and getting better as a result, your fees should reflect that as well. (Grab our [free copywriting pricing guide here]( if you don't have it yet!) So, Which Lever Will You Pull First? Keep in mind, you can pull any — or all! — of them, at any point in your writing business. The key here is to see the control you have over your income as a writer. And if you want to change it, you have options! And one more tip, before I go … Skills and experience will always increase your value and what you can offer clients … which influences many of the levers above. So commit to learning … both learning new skills so you can offer more, and deepening skills so you're always increasing your value to clients. And remember, if you're looking for a well-paid writing project (which is all you need to open up the levers!), [white papers]( are a great way to earn big fees … as well as set you up for many more opportunities to make money. Just make sure you [grab the program by midnight](, so you can get started for only $69. Hope you have a great weekend! 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