FAST-TRACK COURSE WITH LIFETIME ACCESS TO LAUNCH OR LEVEL UP YOUR FREELANCE WRITING BUSINESS
If you've been stuck as a freelance writer on...
Leveling up your client quality and roster, niche expertise, writing skills, cold emails, warm pitches, and networking
Living an underpaid, overworked, totally-ghosted life with zero pats on the back for your high-quality work
Starting your freelance writing business on the right path or leaving your 9-to-5 for full-time freelance writing
Gaining schedule freedom through organized, focused time management AKA boosting income as you cut down your monthly hours
Getting to the next level of freelance writing projects to create variety in your work alongside a steady cashflow
How to put on your lifejacket in the storm of running a freelance writing business...without having to complete dozens of complicated steps
And want to quickly understand how to connect with juicy clients who get you (and your work) to generate ongoing projects, earn more with stability (goodbye feast-and-famine), and engineer your schedule without so many frustrating barriers...
THIS LIFETIME ACCESS COURSE IS FOR YOU!
RUNWAY WRITERS ROCKETING INTO THE STRATOSPHERE SAY...
Grew My Freelance Writing Side Gig Into My Full-Time Job That Earns More Than My Soul-Sucking 9-to-5
"What I learned in Runway has been SUPER helpful as I've grown my freelance side gig over the last year into my main source of income.
Things I didn't even know I should be paying attention to (like not pouring time and energy into hard-to-work-with clients and holding out for the good ones!) have proved to be so, so helpful knowing that you already gave me permission to do it.
I started Runway just as I was dipping a tentative toe into the freelance waters. At that time, I was using my freelance writing to supplement a "regular" job with ever-shrinking hours and while I knew I could write, I really had no clue how to turn that into income.
Runway was definitely super helpful with practical, logistical resources (How do I write an LOI? What kind of clients should I even be looking for? Is there a better way to invoice people and vet the wildly varying contracts that are coming my way?), but the real value was in Mandy's radically generous approach to sharing her hard-won wisdom.
I had literally no idea what I was doing, but she insisted there was more than enough freelance work out there for all of us to succeed, that I should respect my own time and worth, and that concentrating on high-paying, good-to-work-with clients would be far more effective than putting up with a bunch of tiny, chaotic and frustrating jobs.
Now, I'm a happy full-time freelancer with a growing client list, earning more than I did as a "regular" employee in my last soul-sucking job. Thanks for all you do to encourage us freelancers - it has truly been a gift to me!”
DANA CASSELL
33% Rate Increase Thanks to Runway
“Runway has been a tremendous course! Because of Mandy's Runway course, I was able to ask for a rate increase with one of my clients. Today, I was granted a 33% rate increase per article! WOO HOO!
Also, because of Mandy's suggestion of Hubspot, I earned my first certification in social media...Now I have a cert to show my long-term industry experience.
Again, THANK YOU. I would recommend MANDY in a heartbeat.“
BIANCA PRIETO
Runway Helped Me Bag My Dream Client
“Mandy - just wanted to drop a note and say thank you for the Runway course.
One "homework assignment" was sending an LOI to an "out-of-my-league" dream client - I did that and just bagged a contract with that dream client.
Definitely would not have gone for it without the LOI and encouragement of Runway. Thank you!”
KATE DAVIS JONES
DO YOU FEEL
Like no matter what you try, you never see regular results or nothing changes long term in your freelance writing biz?
Lost when it comes to getting to the next level of your biz from elusive high-paying clients and rates to finely-tuned, time-efficient systems and processes?
Unclear about how to send cold emails and warm pitches like an expert while overcoming rejection and your fear of putting your true self out there to bigger clients?
Blocked by endless hours on small, tedious projects that fizzle fast only to end up working weekends when you need more time off?
Locked into a schedule of tight deadlines and quick turnarounds that's giving you zero freedom to grow new clients, projects, and creative interests?
Like the fun and excitement you used to have in your biz was swapped for a freelance writing market and landscape full of uncertainty, risk, and competition?
AND YOU MIGHT'VE EVEN SAID...
"I want to finally build a client base who pays properly for high-quality content, and doesn't always want SEO blog posts, so I can leverage the work I've done to make more money."
"Nothing I do seems to interest potential freelance writing clients so I keep waiting to be asked to dance, and fight with myself to send cold emails and pitches because I don't want to come across as desperate or annoying."
"Flying by the seat of my pants sounded "flexible" in the beginning, but now I'm realizing it's only attracting panic-stricken, disorganized, late-paying clients."
"It feels like I'll never ditch work where the pay is peanuts and the clients have very high expectations for results with little direction or goals."
"I'm constantly juggling too much on my to-do list even though my clients see results beyond target goals because I feel like I have to prove my worth so I keep people-pleasing myself into tasks I shouldn't be doing."
"I need systems and processes that are valuable yet practical so I can easily implement them with straightforward steps to work ON my business as well as I work IN my business."
This is Why Runway Exists
To fast-track steady income growth from a variety of well-paid freelance writing projects and valuable clients with low-lift systems and processes in a roadmap plan while shedding turtle-slow struggle around niches, marketing, client collaboration, pricing, and tools.
Here's How it Works
Enroll in Runway
Work Through Your 5 Fast-Track Lessons
Peep the course preview below...Each lesson comes with Action Items and Handouts to ensure you're on track with easy reference material plus common student questions at the end of each video
Watch High-Paying Clients and Fulfilling Projects Pack Your Schedule Month After Month
As you secure ongoing bucks from stable clients in a roomier schedule from dumping bad habits, low-payers, self-sabotage, disorganization, and distractions
RUNWAY WRITERS WHO'VE TAKEN OFF SAY...
Can't Recommend Runway Enough; Loving The Course
"Can't recommend Runway enough…I started this 5-day freelance writing business Bootcamp from Mandy Ellis and I AM LOVING the material!
I've been learning how to market my brand to appeal to my exact niches and what specific qualities to look for in my ideal clients. And was excited to learn more about prices, negotiations, and contracts!”
RAUL MERCADO
Runway is Amazing, Comprehensive, and Worth Every Cent
"I just did Runway and simply wanted to say just how good and useful it was.
An amazing, comprehensive course where Mandy's experience and enthusiasm really came through :). Just wanted to say a big thank you. Worth every cent.”
GEORGE PHILIPAS
Learned a Tremendous Amount From Mandy
"Mandy! Runway is so great…I've learned a tremendous amount from you.”
GILLIAN BAGWELL
RUNWAY
A FAST-TRACK COURSE WITH LIFETIME ACCESS TO MOVE FROM STUCK TO BUCKS, SECURE SCHEDULE FREEDOM, AND GAIN MOMENTUM IN LESS TIME
$447
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT IN OUR DAILY 1-HOUR CLASSES?
Day 1 - niches + direction roadmap
You'll start off with a bang on direct examples of what kinds of freelance writing niches to pursue, how to get your mindset in the right place for high-end clients, and how to balance your work, niches, and business roadmap for ultimate success.
Sampler Platter of Topics Covered:
Cake + Icing Niches
Optimizing Your Work and Schedule
Defining Your Business Roadmap For Success
day 2 - linkedin, website, + portfolio
I'll give you all my secrets to high-converting LinkedIn profiles, websites, and portfolios that'll have top-dollar clients drooling to work with you.
It's NOT complicated; you just need to know the right tweaks to make. That's what I'll share here so you can take action to gain your ideal clients and projects right now.
Sampler Platter of Topics Covered:
Questions to answer in your LinkedIn and website to attract your high-paying clients
How to structure your LinkedIn, website, and portfolio to win top-tier clients
Common mistakes to avoid
DAY 3 - MARKETING: HIGH-PAYING CLIENTS, LOIs (LETTERS OF INTRODUCTION), + MAGAZINE PITCHES
Befuddled about how to market to cash-infused, budget-heavy clients in less time like the pros? Not sure if your pitches will land the assignment at your dream publications?
This path will give you step-by-step intel on how to create LOIs and pitches that get top-dollar retainer work and beautiful bylines.
Sampler Platter of Topics Covered:
How to create your list of high-paying potential clients
How to design LOIs to businesses and pitches to magazines to get responses and results
How to grow your network (the non-gross way)
day 4 - client calls, pricing, proposals, contracts, + negotiations
Together, we'll set up your rates to win bigger, better assignments while building that concrete foundation to speak to and negotiate with your clients.
The exact questions to ask on client calls and how to handle these calls plus we'll go over important contract knowledge so you never feel like your client's underling again.
Sampler Platter of Topics Covered:
Respecting your boundaries while saying "no" to wrong-fit work
Questions to ask and handling calls with top-tier clients
How to set prices and understand hourly vs. per project vs. retainer
Gold nugget proposal/contract/invoice framework
Contract clauses to know and negotiating with good vs. bad clients
day 5 - tools, writing skills, ongoing client work, + roadmap for growing your income
This is the groundwork for delivering gold-standard work to your clients every single time. I'll walk you through the simple framework systems and processes so you can work fewer hours and make more money, stay organized, and never miss an important task.
Sampler Platter of Topics Covered:
How to earn more by getting ongoing work from your specific top-paying clients
What to look for in high-end projects to win top-tier work
Systems and tools for creating roomier, flexible schedules
Leveling up your niche expertise and writing skills
Refining any stragglers in your roadmap plan for freelance writing success
At a $200+ value per lesson (plus 20% OFF 1:1 coaching below!), that's over $1,000+ worth of advice and guidance...
ALL yours for just $447
By The End of Runway, You'll...
Know exactly how to understand, find, and sign Captain's Club-Level high-paying clients for increased income and wiggle room in your flight plan
Hold a true-to-you chart to build stability and fly high into ongoing work where you're actually valued for your skills and expertise
Send cold emails and warm pitches with delight (because now they're fun and low-lift) thanks to templates, processes, and tools
Have crafted conversion-focused LinkedIn profile, website, LOI and pitch templates, proposals, contracts, and tactics for client calls and negotiations
Stop weathering storms of disorganization or last-minute hustles by recognizing specific next steps so you always look like a pro to your new juicy clients
Remove fears of putting yourself out there, repeating failures, firing clients, and hearing "no" (and saying "no") plus build confidence that you can work IN and ON your freelance writing business well
Just 5 Action-Packed Lessons to Chart Your Course Toward High-Paying, Stable Clients and Work With a Pinch More Schedule Freedom?
From a six-figure freelance writer who's been doing this thing for over a decade?
A ready-for-takeoff, thumbs-up decision.
When you get your math on, that's a total value of $1,300+
Full Runway Roadmap Framework ($997 value)
20% Off 1:1 Coaching ($250 value)
But you can step right on up and snag your First Class ticket to Runway today for just...
RUNWAY
A FAST-TRACK COURSE WITH LIFETIME ACCESS TO MOVE FROM STUCK TO BUCKS, SECURE SCHEDULE FREEDOM, AND GAIN MOMENTUM IN LESS TIME
$447
WRITERS REACHING NEW ALTITUDES SAY...
“Runway has been phenomenal! Mandy's insight and expertise has lifted my spirits and made me feel confident and motivated to really dive into freelance writing. She's a freelance writing biz guru! Loved her class so much!”
“I am so, so glad that I did this because it's EXACTLY what I was looking for! Runway classes have been the highlight of my week!
I've felt rejuvenated and uplifted (I've been frustrated and feeling low because of a potential client that ghosted as well as the struggles of freelancing).
I wish I had access to Mandy's program when I first started! Nonetheless, Runway has equipped me with the skills to take it to the next level."
“I have so loved this week. Runway's given me a sparkle to my step and given me a compass. I'm grateful because I can dive deep into the details I need to accomplish my dream career! Woo hoo what a ride!”
“I couldn't agree more about how helpful Runway's classes have been. I've already started looking into resources to revamp (read, gut and start over) my website.”
“Just want to say I'm only three days in, and I've already done a lot more than I've ever been able to do on my own.
Finally got the homepage of my website done from Runway action items yesterday, and I feel like it's the best representation of me I've ever put on my site.”
“Runway has been so amazing! Now I have a solid plan and am actually excited to get going!”
WRITERS WHO'VE BEEN COACHED BY ME SAY...
More Than Doubled My Freelance Writing Income
“…and just reeled in another lucrative new client with the Crunchbase method you showed me for prospecting. Thanks again for all your help!
I just wanted to send you a big thank you for helping give me the confidence to charge higher rates! I quoted $0.50/word on a new project and the client just paid the deposit about an hour ago—so the deal is closed.
If it wasn't for you, I doubt I would’ve had the confidence to charge this much. I probably would’ve quoted 20-30 percent less.”
JOHN WEILER
Always Left Our Conversations With Helpful Info to Move Forward; Felt Motivated and Encouraged
“I've been lucky enough to be helped by Mandy 1:1 a few times, and she's always been incredibly generous with her support. Because she's also a freelance writer, she can truly relate to my questions and feelings, and responds from a place of experience and empathy.
I always left our conversations with helpful information to consider moving forward, and feeling encouraged and motivated to do so. I'm also on her email list and have gotten valuable tips about mental health and business planning from her letters.
Mandy's got the best energy and you can feel her genuine interest in your success. I highly recommend working with her!”
GABRIELLE MISIEWICZ
Mandy Had Tons of Advice on Better-Paying Clients and How to Approach Them Plus The Best Way to Quote Fees
“I decided to work with Mandy because I needed some guidance on how to find better paying clients. She had a ton of knowledge and advice to share about how to approach clients, how to make the most of client calls, and the best way to give quotes with my fees.
The thing that impressed me most was how she jumped into the session and got things rolling immediately. It made me feel like I really got maximum value from the call. I'd definitely recommend her to any freelancer in need of some guidance and practical advice.”
COURTNEY HALL
FAQ
Hi, Freelance
Friend :)
I’m Mandy!
Becoming a freelance writer overhauled my life and has taken me places I never thought possible.
Over the last 12 years, I've gotten my hands dirty, fell down, made mistakes, and triumphed as I made the switch from starving artist to award-winning writer.
I've had the chance to impact businesses from Fortune 500 companies and start-ups to national newsstand publications.
And now, my six-figure business supports my family of two humans and two doggos. What an honor.
But what I'm hoping, more than anything, is that you get to transform your freelance writing income and business, too.
If you're a side-hustle writer, full-time freelance writer, or even a newbie, take the plunge and bet on yourself...I know you'll see concrete changes with Runway in your future business.
After a decade of answering thousands of questions and coaching freelance writers one-on-one, I know when we work together, you'll get results and the writing career you've always dreamed of.
I'm so psyched to see your progress and wins with Runway!
RUNWAY
A FAST-TRACK COURSE WITH LIFETIME ACCESS TO MOVE FROM STUCK TO BUCKS, SECURE SCHEDULE FREEDOM, AND GAIN MOMENTUM IN LESS TIME
$447
Stop settling for lukewarm cash from mediocre clients who don't truly value your hard work and ramp up your freelance writing success today.
Join this detailed fast-track course with LIFETIME access to supercharge your writing biz with action-packed info and immediate implementation.
Questions?: mandy@mandyellis.com