Being a professional freelance writer
is way harder than you imagined...
You’re a talented writer with a lot to offer. You love your work and want your business to succeed.
But when it comes to figuring out the steps to take to build your business, you struggle:
• You have a tiny portfolio with only a few clips. You know you can write, but you don’t have the credibility.
• You wonder if you should spend your time working on a website. What should go on it!?.
• You know you could write nearly anything for any industry, but aren’t sure where to start.
You need someone who can show you how to take the next step– not empty platitudes, but really help you develop an action plan for your writing career.
However, in the copywriting space, there’s not a lot of options for no-nonsense ONE-ON-ONE support, nevermind a power hour coaching call that can send you off to the races after just one session.
After a Coaching Intensive, you’ll feel more confident, equipped with an action plan for finding your ideal clients, mastering sales calls, providing a portfolio, asking for testimonials, and much more.
One-on-one support, tailored to you…
I’ve created Coaching Intensive For Freelance Writers so that you can get one-on-one support, tailored to your unique needs. I believe that fearlessly pursuing your business dreams pays off– and support along the way changes the game.
Coaching Intensive For Freelance Writers is a one-time, one-on-one, customized program designed to help you determine next steps, systemize your copywriting business, and give you the tools to show up. This program is action-based and tailored to YOU and your challenges.
The Freelance Writing Coaching Intensive is...
NOT an expensive online course that you buy and never use.
NOT a group program where you have to jump through hoops to talk to the expert who has the insights you need.
NOT another “solution” that addresses a bunch of problems you don’t actually have.
NOT a membership site where you get dumped into a Facebook Group, only to be overwhelmed by all the noise.
NOT a woo-woo thing where we pretend crystals can solve your business challenges.
Take it from our happy clients
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Phoebe Goodman, Nonprofit Consultant
“Emma has been immensely helpful in assisting me with starting
my own business.She is prompt and responsive to my questions and provides me with concrete next steps to follow. I feel confident in building my business with her help. I highly recommend Emma as a business coach to anyone needing guidance in their career!”
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Mary Matton, Social Media and Community Manager
“Emma has helped improve the quality of my writing and my
confidence in my work.I’ve been able to publish several posts on the Grasshopper blog with her help and encouragement, and I feel that I’ve grown as a writer in my time of working with her.”
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Kirsty Fanton, Launch Copywriter
“Emma is like a professional unraveller.
She has an amazing ability to see through the tangled mess of almost any challenge and pull exactly the right thread to set you free. She’s blunt (in the best way possible), switched on, and GENEROUS with her time. In short, she’s a rare and refreshing find.”
Coaching Intensive For Freelance Writers includes:
ONE-ON-ONE coaching support in a 1.5 hour session from an expert copywriter who’s worked with growing tech companies, lifestyle brands, and Fortune 500 businesses.
3-5 customized action items after our session, tailored to your unique challenges, so you can immediately get to work.
Written feedback via email on all completed action items from an expert copywriter who’s worked with dozens of people in your boat.
Email support for two weeks after coaching session to address any questions that come up.
A customized resource list of online groups, blog articles, ebooks, podcasts, and more.
Feedback on client emails or your personal copy (up to 3 pieces) so that you feel confident in what you’re putting out there.
Are you a good fit for Coaching Intensive For Freelance Writers?
If this sounds like you, you’re a good fit for working with me:
- There are things I know I should be doing, but I keep convincing myself I’m not ready.
- I’m having trouble finding clients who “get” me and are willing to pay my rates.
- I know I can write but don’t have a lot of proof in a portfolio.
- I want to make the jump from a 9-5 to freelance but don’t know how to make the jump.
- I have an established freelance business but am finding it draining and unfulfilling.
- I know pitching would help me grow my business, but I hate putting myself out there.
Please note: Coaching works best when you’re invested in the process, open to new perspectives, and willing to do your homework. I’m here to offer you advice and guidance, however the person in the driver’s seat of the business is YOU.
My coaching clients have left our sessions with action plans for...
- Mastering sales calls
- Gaining authority and influence
- Defining and asking for the right rates
- Confidently attending networking events
- Speaking up and sharing value
- Setting boundaries with clients
- Creating a referral engine
- Collecting testimonials
- Connecting with other peers who can help
- Coping with conflict
- Addressing and conquering fear of failure
- Onboarding clients
- Owning who you are
We'll focus on:
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Your unique background and how that can bring value to a business.
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Longterm goals so you know what you’re working towards and can keep track of what you’ve accomplished
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Building a plan so that you feel you can take ACTUAL steps to move the business forward
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Processes and ideas to prevent you from feeling like a deer in headlights
Your Investment
Freelance Writing Coaching Intensive
One-on-one coaching session
1.5 hour Zoom call
$350
Ongoing Support
Ongoing one-on-one coaching sessions
Sessions as needed
$225 per session
Take it from our happy clients
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Krissie Leland
“Emma is an incredibly enthusiastic coach who really cares!
Emma helped me so much in just 45 minutes over a phone call, giving me lots of homework in order to improve many aspects of my copywriting business. She is very energetic and passionate about helping and I couldn’t recommend her enough.”
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Paige Poutiainen, Conversion Copywriter + Funnel Strategist
“I really appreciate Emma’s ability to cut right through the BS I
kept telling myself that was not-so-conveniently holding me back
in my business.With the right balance of tough love, empathy, and support, she helped me quickly dive down to the root cause of my business boundary issues and then brainstorm tactics I could start using right away to become the type of business owner I wanted to be.
With Emma’s guidance, I went from someone playing at being a business owner with absolutely zero boundaries to putting up Fort Knox-level boundaries around my business in a matter of days.
Thanks to Emma, I’m 200% happier and way more confident in owning my “boss” status.”
I’m Not Your Average Freelance Writer…
I’m Emma Siemasko, Founder of Stories by Us.
I offer copywriting and content marketing services to startups and growing tech companies. My team not only writes content, but also creates strategies that generate leads and sales.
When I started working for myself, I thought I could do it all on my own.
But I struggled. I burned myself out working on projects that sucked the life out of me. I had no systems in place. I was so disillusioned and exhausted that I was ready to find an in-house role at a tech company (I even interviewed for some!).
But then I worked with a coach.
My coach helped me identify areas of my business that needed improvement. She helped me put processes into place that made it way easier to run my business. As a result…
- I had more headspace for working in the areas I loved.
- I made more money.
- I fell back in love with my business.
- I got more confident about who I was and what I had to offer.
Now, I’m giving back to the freelance writing community and helping others with Freelance Writing Coaching Intensive.
Support Leads to Success
Much of my success as a freelance writer is because I got support.
- You’re capable of building the business of your dreams, but it can be tough to get out of your own head.
- Writing is important, but copywriting is a confidence game. I believe that building a business takes grit, hard work, and putting yourself out there.
What's It Cost?
Freelance Writing Coaching Intensive
One-on-one coaching session
1.5 hour Zoom call
$350
Ongoing Support
Ongoing one-on-one coaching sessions
Sessions as needed
$225 per session
FAQs
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Why do you offer coaching in ONE session?
I’ve found that one session is the most efficient and economical way to give you advice and support. You want your business to thrive NOW. The Freelance Writing Coaching Intensive is intended for those who are ready to take action but aren’t sure which steps to take.
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What’s the difference between coaching and therapy?
Therapy is extremely helpful at understanding the root of your struggle and pain, so that you can be more self-aware. I highly recommend therapy, no matter where you are in your life or in your business. Coaching is much more action-based, and it’s business-oriented. I am not a licensed therapist or life coach. I’m here to help with business challenges.
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I’m not a writer, but I feel like this is exactly what I need! Can you help me too?
Absolutely. Coaching can easily be applied to independent business owners, entrepreneurs, and others who struggle to make decisive moves. I’m rolling this coaching program out to writers first, simply because I understand their businesses inside and out.
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Will coaching help me make 6 figures, double my revenue, and all that other stuff?
No. Anyone who promises you that is offering something they can’t guarantee. Coaching works. It puts you on the right path to reach your goals– whatever they are!– but making more money is not the primary reason to work with a coach. However, once you feel more confident about your business, you’ll feel more equipped to take big risks and reach for your dreams. With confidence, it’s much easier to connect with the right clients, win bigger projects, and ultimately make more money.
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Why should I trust you?
I’ve been running a successful freelance writing business for 5+ years and have worked with clients like Salesforce, Intuit QuickBooks, Grammarly, and many more. I’ve worked on digital products, hosted retreats, spoken on stage, and have Freelance Writing Coach, a podcast where I regularly share my insights. I’ve also helped dozens of freelance writers get their businesses off the ground– read the testimonials on this page.