Name: Becoming A Freelance Writer
Price: 499 USD
Availability: InStock

Our Publishing Guarantee – Everything You Need to Know

One of the hardest parts of starting a freelance writing career is getting the published writing samples to prove your skills to potential clients. The solution? Our publishing guarantee.

If you graduate from Becoming A Freelance Writer with a distinction score, you’ll have the chance to take on a one-off project with the Knowadays content team. You’ll experience the reality of working as a freelance writer and come away with three professionally edited pieces for your portfolio.

Here’s how our blog-writing offer works:

Pass with a distinction and get onboarded by the team

Achieve a score of 80% or more in the final assignment and our content team will send you an onboarding pack. They’ll walk you through the process, and assign your first writing brief.

Write your first pieces of content

Our team will be on hand to guide you through the drafting process. After you submit your first piece, they’ll review it and provide you with constructive feedback to help you to further develop your writing skills. You’ll then follow the same process for your remaining two blog posts.

Get three expertly edited portfolio pieces

We’ll have your content professionally edited to help it really shine. You’ll then write a bio to receive full credit for your work published on our blog.

Launch your freelance writing career

You can use your blog posts as samples to gain more freelance writing work. As you expand your experience and roster of clients, you can earn a median of $56K per year as a freelance writer.

Freelance Writing Course Reviews ⭐

Here’s what our graduates say:

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Not only does this course teach you to be a better writer, but it also helps you become the kind of professional that companies want to partner with.

“The Becoming a Freelance Writer course has everything you need to know to get started in a freelance writing career. Its comprehensive and well-structured lessons have you covered—from becoming a better writer, to setting up a successful business. It’s practical, up-to-date, and filled with example briefs and templates that you can download and adapt to your needs right away. The editing sections alone are worth the cost of the course, with step-by-step, illustrative walk-throughs.”

Eric 2023 Graduate & Freelance Content Consultant

This course covers everything you need to step into the world of freelance writing with confidence.

I wish I’d had this course three years ago when I started my freelance writing journey! Writing is one thing, but writing for a living is something else entirely.

This course gives you the insights and confidence you need to handle clients, find work, set your prices, and so much more. It’ll hold your hand through what is often a bumpy journey – transitioning from writing for fun to writing professionally.

Ray 2023 graduate, Founder @DSLX

This course wasn’t just like reading through a textbook. It was interactive and packed with fascinating, engaging information which helped me stay focused!

“Before taking the course, my challenge was I didn’t know what a freelance writer needs to do their job properly. As a content strategist, I wanted to know how I could best support the freelance writers I was collaborating with. Thanks to the course I learned how to write a good brief and how a freelance writer should act and communicate with clients. Understanding it from their perspective was incredibly helpful for me.”

Phillis 2023 Graduate, Content Strategist @Demodesk

Module 1: Introducing Becoming A Freelance Writer

Get an overview of the course and understand exactly how it works. Everything is clearly explained, so you can set yourself up for success.
Module 2: Freelance Content Writing

Discover why content writing and copywriting are two separate entities, as well as where the lines between them start to blur. Understand which are the most frequently requested content types. We look at the fundamentals of freelancing, too – from the typical stages of a content project to the skills you need to thrive in the industry.
Module 3: Preparing For A Content Writing Project

Get to grips with an essential for any writing project: the content brief. Learn how to understand, clarify, and adhere to the rules and conventions detailed in this document. You’ll then level up your research skills and discover why understanding your audience is key for conveying the right message.
Module 4: Writing Professional Blog Posts And Articles

Cement your core knowledge with information on how to structure a blog post or article and write fluff-free content. You’ll also study information only a veteran freelance writer might know, such as how to master a specific tone of voice and use psychology to urge the reader into action.
Module 5: Search Engine Optimization

Learn how to write content that boosts your client’s brand with a comprehensive understanding of search engines and how pages are ranked by them. You’ll learn how to plan and research content that appeals to search engines and the best practices for SEO in content writing.
Module 6: Case Study – Writing An Article

Take what you’ve learned so far and see how it looks in a real-life project. In this case study module, we’ll take on a fictional writing project from the client’s brief to the final draft, consolidating the course material so far with explanations of our actions along the way.
Module 7: Building Your Business

Hone your freelancing acumen with the tools you need to launch your new career. Go through the process of building your brand and finding clients.
Module 8: The Final Assignment

Take all that new knowledge and use it to craft a compelling blog post. We’ll provide detailed written feedback on your work and invite you to a one-on-one feedback call with the tutor that graded your assignment. And, if you achieve a distinction grade, you’ll be invited to work as a freelance writer with Knowadays.

Other Writing Courses

Created by one freelancer

No customized feedback on your writing assignment

Basic information that doesn’t cover all facets of freelance content writing

An overview of writing in general

Limited or no tutor support

Document-based or static course format

No work guarantee

Freelance Writer Course

Created by multiple expert content writers

Actionable, tailored feedback on your writing assignment

30+ hours of learning in eight holistic modules

A deep dive into writing professional blog posts and articles

Tutor support available from real experts

Interactive, stimulating, and modern course structure

A publishing guarantee with Knowadays

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How does this writing course work?

Becoming A Freelance Writer is made up of eight comprehensive modules, each focusing on a different aspect of freelance writing. You can progress through the course at your own pace and revisit completed lessons for a refresher whenever you like.

Along with informative written content, each module includes interactive elements such as writing exercises and quizzes. These are designed to test your skills as you progress through the course and highlight any areas you might want to revisit.

When you reach the final module, we’ll guide you through key revision areas and provide you with a mock assignment. This is an opportunity to practice for the final assignment and see the kind of industry-standard writing we’re looking for. The mock test isn’t marked by a tutor, but you can check your work against our model version.

When you’re ready, you can continue to the final assignment. You’ll write a 700-word blog post on your choice of one of two topics, which will then be marked by our tutor team. You’ll receive detailed feedback on your work, and if you score 80% or above, we’ll offer you the opportunity to write three articles for the Knowadays blog. You’ll come away with professionally edited, published samples for your portfolio to use as proof of your writing skills and help you secure your next clients!

If you don’t pass the assignment the first time, it’s no problem – you can purchase an additional attempt.
How does the publishing guarantee work?
If you pass your final assignment with a distinction score of 80% or above, you’ll be fast-tracked into your first writing project with Knowadays! We’ll give you the chance to write three articles for our blog, which will be professionally proofread before publication. We will also include your bio and headshot in the Our Writers section of the website.

After achieving a distinction score, our content team will send you an onboarding pack with all the details. And then:
1. You’ll research and write your first blog post with plenty of support from our team
2. You’ll submit your first draft, then an editor will review it and send you feedback
3. You’ll use this feedback to develop further and write the remaining two blog posts
4. You’ll write a bio to accompany your blog posts, so we can credit you when the pieces are published
Your articles will be published on the Knowadays website, giving you three samples to kick off your writing portfolio and prove your skills to potential clients!
How long will it take to complete the writing course? Are there any deadlines or time limits?

On average, learners complete the course in around 30 hours, but completion time varies greatly based on individual learning styles and schedules.

But one of the great things about learning with Knowadays is that you set your own pace. When you invest in one of our courses, the material is yours to work through and return to as often as you like. This means you can start whenever you want and take as little or as much time as you need (and that applies to the final assignment too). And if you get stuck, the tutors are available to help.
What computer tools do I need to take the course?

To complete our freelance writing course, all you need is a laptop or desktop computer with an internet connection. While you can complete the course on a tablet, a larger screen is better for study.

While Microsoft Word is ideal for completing the exercises and final assignment, Google Docs is an excellent free alternative, and our tutor team will be on hand to help you with both programs.

Other than that, all you need to do is set aside some study time, get motivated, and be open to learning about all things freelance writing.
Do I need any qualifications or previous experience to enroll in the course?

You don’t need qualifications or previous experience – we teach you everything you need to know to start working as a freelance writer. This course is your path from complete beginner to confident, trained professional.

That being said, lots of experienced professionals take Knowadays courses too. If you’re looking to brush up on existing skills and improve your writing samples, Becoming A Freelance Writer (and our publishing guarantee) can help you do just that.
Is Becoming A Freelance Writer a certified course? Do I get a writing qualification?

Becoming A Freelance Writer is accredited by CPD, a professional body that assures excellence in training. CPD-certified courses are rigorously assessed by industry experts, meaning they have been thoroughly reviewed and approved as being valuable professional training.

When you complete Becoming A Freelance Writer, you’ll receive a digital certificate that you can attach to your resume, portfolio, or online profile to showcase your abilities to potential clients or employers.
With AI models, such as ChatGPT, is there still a need for human writers?

Most definitely! AI tools can churn out content, but you can tell it comes from a machine. AI-generated blog posts and articles tend to include repetitive phrases, bland descriptions, and predictable structures. Since search engine algorithms penalize this type of low-quality content, it’s bad for SEO and bad for business!

More than ever, there’s a need for professional writers who have the skills to craft engaging, relevant, and high-quality content that educates, entertains, or informs, while also boosting SEO and increasing traffic to websites. And that’s what you’ll get from Becoming A Freelance Writer!

With so many writing courses available, how do I know this is the right one for me?
There are so many different options out there, and weighing them up can be a tricky task.

One of the best ways to decide if a course is right for you is to get a feel for it – which is exactly why we offer two lessons from the course for free! You can gauge what it’s like to learn with Knowadays by exploring the sample, and you can reach out to the tutor team if you have any questions before you decide.

It’s also worth asking yourself:
- Does the course start from the basics?
- Does it include practical exercises?
- Do I get access to learning support?
- Do I receive a certification?
- Does it have positive reviews?
Becoming A Freelance Writer check all of these boxes – and more!
How do I know writing is the career for me?
Before you make any kind of career change, we recommend asking yourself some questions:
- What do I enjoy doing?
- What skills do I possess or would be willing to learn?
- What work would make me happy?
A career in freelance writing might be for you if you:
- Love reading and writing
- Are good at researching and planning
- Would rather work from home or while traveling
- Want a rewarding career where you’re always learning
- Prefer to work at your own speed
What skills are useful for a freelance writer?

There are a number of skills you need to succeed as a freelance writer. They can be split into two categories – hard skills and soft skills.

Hard skills, also known as technical skills, involve the use of specific software, tools, or subject knowledge. You’ll need to be comfortable with word processing software and communications tools such as email and video calls. It’s also important to have a good grasp of written English, including understanding correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. If you need to brush up on your language skills, you might like to check out our Becoming A Proofreader course.

Soft skills, also known as non-technical skills, are about how you manage your workload and how you interact with others. Self-motivation, time-management, and communication are all valuable skills for a freelance writer. If you’d like to read more about what qualities you need to succeed in a freelance career, check out our blog.
Who can I work for as a freelance writer?

As a successful graduate of our freelance writing course, you’ll be ready to take on professional content writing assignments. Publishing houses, content agencies, nonprofits, and many other types of businesses and organizations all need written text for marketing purposes, and there’s an increasing demand for professional freelance writers who can write content to a high standard.

You could choose to work independently as a freelancer and build your own client base, join a writing agency or freelance marketplace, or pursue permanent employment with a single business. You can explore even more routes to finding work in our blog.

And with your Knowadays training and qualification, you’ll have the skills and flexibility to pick the approach that suits you best.
Can you make a living as a freelance writer?
Absolutely! There are several factors that influence how much a writer can charge, and figures on average income vary depending where you look. However, they all have something in common – they show it is definitely possible to make a living by writing.

According to Salary.com, the average annual income for a freelance content writer in the US is $53,607, but top earners report figures of more than $100,000 a year. While the EFA (US) suggests an hourly rate of $50–$79 for blog posts, the rates you charge as a writer can vary significantly based on factors such as:
- Your experience
- The job’s complexity
- Whether you specialize in a specific subject area
- The type of client
When you begin, you might not be able to charge high rates for your services immediately. But as you build experience, skills, and a roster of clients, you can raise your rates. You can read more about average earnings and how to set your rates in our blog.

As with any freelance career, you have to be willing to put in the work to develop your skills, find clients, and gain experience. But with some work and determination, you can succeed.
How do I find freelance writing jobs?
There are multiple ways you can find work as a freelance writer, and you can generally do this from the comfort of your own home! First, you’ll need to prepare yourself and your professional credentials:
- Make sure your resume is up to date
- Build an online presence (e.g. by using social media or creating your own website to network and promote your services)
- Start building a portfolio with examples of your writing
Once you’ve got the basics set up, your next task is to put yourself out there and start looking for work:
- Consider joining a freelance marketplace
- Sign up to online groups for freelancers or writers
- Cold email potential clients
- Explore the Knowadays blog for freelance tips!
There are plenty of resources out there, but Becoming A Freelance Writer will set you on the right path. Not only does the course teach you the ins and outs of writing great articles, but it also includes a dedicated module on building your business and finding clients. This means you’ll learn how to write and also how to get paid for it!
Who can I discuss my questions with?

Email us at [email protected] with your questions, or ask about scheduling a chat with one of the tutors.

For more general queries, you can also visit our main FAQ page.