The Den is the premiere online community where writers learn how to grow their income — fast.
The Den is currently closed.
We are only open to the public twice a year these days. BUT…we make special offers to our waiting list, and can often sneak you in sooner. If you want first crack at a seat in the Den, get on our waiting list now.
We’ll email you about upcoming opportunities to join. Plus, you’ll get a useful free report right away, to jump-start your learning.
Why belong? Our members explain:
Made it into the top US magazine!
I’ve had a long-term goal to write for AARP Magazine, because they’re the largest-circulation pub in the country (and one of the best-paying). I discovered they have a new digital component, and they’ve asked me to contribute personal essays from my experience as a black woman. Looks like I have two assignments from AARP already, and the first is at $1 a word.
Big shout-out to my Den accountability partner Ayelet, who encouraged me to keep up my LinkedIn contacts!
–Williesha Morris, social media and small-business writer, Tuscaloosa, AL | MyFreelanceLife.com
$1-a-word client off the Den job board!
I won a new account in February from the Den’s Junk-Free Job Board. It’s a super-cool IT/technology company. I was inspired by one Den post where a member talked about how he applied to many postings on the board and earned several good gigs. Pay is $1 a word for blogs, website pages, and white papers.
Thanks!–Mitch Bossart, Minneapolis | bold-communication.com
From $400 a month–to 6 Figures!
My first three months as a freelancer, I made $400 a month. I just did my taxes, and I made well over $100,000 freelancing! Considering that last January and February I only made $1,500-2,000 a month, I’m pretty amazed — and I owe a LOT of it to what I learned from the Den! —Kat Tretina
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How active are the experts in the Den?
We’re busy! We’ve had over 80,000 forum posts since the Den opened in 2011 — and I answered over 10,000 of those questions myself! We have more than a dozen moderators on our team now to steer you to the resources you need, including experienced editors who provide valuable feedback.
Members are talking!
Doubled my prices!
“I got several wins in one. I found an opportunity to guest post at double the money I’d ever made for a blog post. They loved my stuff and offered me a monthly gig! Thanks to the Den, I had enough sense not to sign their horrid contract and told them the noncompete and insurance requirements wouldn’t work. They rewrote their contract because of my input! Before the Den, I would have just signed my soul away for that price increase, and I wouldn’t have said a word. I love the Den!”
–Holly Hughes-Barnes, Nashville | hollyhughesbarnes.com
Got my highest paying client to date!
“I’ve just scored my highest-paying client to date — and it looks like it’s going to turn into recurring work. It’s a custom publication in the agricultural industry, and they pay much better than any magazine I’ve written for in the past — $1,000-$1,200 for 800-900 words. For perspective, I just did a 3000-word piece for $900 and got $475 for 1,300 words. Big thanks to the Den for giving me the confidence to go after bigger clients. You helped me hone my letter of introduction to get a foot in the door, and it’s literally paying off!
–Laura Barrera, freelance agriculture writer | laurarosebarrera.com
Got my first real client–and launched my career
After just a few weeks in the Den, I went to a networking event and got my very first REAL client – one who was willing to pay a professional rate. I’ve since used the Den’s resources to build an SEO-friendly website that’s brought in more work opportunities than I know what to do with! My cannabis writing took off, and now I have three regular clients, plus two more that give me project work.
If you’re a freelance writer, and you want to take your business to the next level, join The Freelance Writers Den. It’s one of the best investments you can make.”
-– Daryl Watson, The Cannabis Copywriter | the cannabiscopywriter.com
Earning $600 per blog post!
A thank you to @TiceWrites:
The Den was my 1st real breadcrumb on trail to earning a living #writing online. Now earning up to $600/post. —Pam Neely
Assignments from 2 great editors I met on Den podcasts!
“I love the Freelance Writer’s Den and tell other writers that it is the most cost-effective resource. I’ve really benefited from the query and LOI reviews in the Den, and have used what I’ve learned to pitch top-tier magazines. I even landed gigs from two editors featured on Den podcasts – at AAA Journey & Redbook – after listening to the calls and then following up with the pitches Denizens helped me hone.” —Kristi Valentini
What’s it cost?
Den membership is $25 a month.
That’s right — members get live trainings, fresh podcasts monthly, access to our job board, PLUS all the e-courses, bootcamps, and forum support you need to skyrocket your writing income…all for LESS than the normal price of ONE $47 Webinar! Yes, that is kind of nuts, isn’t it? The Den is the best value I offer in writer support and learning. You can keep trying to figure out where the good clients are and how to crack good-paying markets — or you can make a small investment in your writing career and move ahead much faster.
Membership in the Den is month-to-month and there’s no ongoing obligation. You’re free to end your membership at any time. (If you forget, tell us within 48 hours and we’ll refund you.) Right now, membership is over 1,000 — that’s a lot of support and expertise you can tap.
If you want in on the best value in support and learning for freelance writers, sign up as soon as the doors open. We only open for new members a few times each year. I can’t wait to welcome you in!
7-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Not sure if the Den is for you? You can join and try it out for a week. If you find it’s not a fit, just let us know. We will cheerfully refund your money! We only want Den members who’re thrilled to be here.