Liane LaRochelle-Wilson
Freelance writing and editing can be lucrative, high-demand careers. This course will help you discover whether freelancing is the right choice for you and learn how to launch and run a successful freelance business. The course covers best practices for freelancers and gives you the knowledge and tools to avoid common mistakes. You will create a vision for your business, determine what “success” means to you, and develop detailed plans for running the business and marketing your services to clients. This course is for students pursuing both the Medical Writing and Editing and the Editing certificates. The course applies to all freelance writers and editors, but examples and some content focus on freelance medical writing and editing.
Skills / Knowledge
- Gain an understanding of whether they are well suited to a freelance career.
- Learn the basics of starting and running a freelance writing or editing business.
- Understand the challenges and benefits of a freelance career based on a "walkthrough" of the elements of setting up and running a business.
- Learn the most effective marketing methods to attract freelance clients.
- Learn how to choose clients and build trusting relationships with them.
- Be able to begin setting up a business after completing the course if they decide freelancing is right for them.
Issued on
July 19, 2024
Expires on
Does not expire