Want one-on-one help from a successful freelance writer? I’m here to help you reach your freelancing goals. Through 45-minute personalized phone sessions, I can help you with:

• Motivation
• Productivity
• Magazine querying
• Marketing
• Fear/confidence issues
• Article writing
• Idea generation
• Breaking in/getting started
• General freelancing issues

I offer help customized to your unique needs; before every session, I send you a form to fill out that tells me who you are, what you’re looking for, and where you need the most help. I want you to get the most out of every session!

Here’s what others have to say:

I’ve been freelancing for three years, but as a mom of a toddler I wanted to figure out how to earn more money in less time. Linda helped me improve my letter of introduction and brainstorm ways of balancing freelancing with parenting. I sent my LOI to 10 trade publications that week, received four positive responses within days, and have already completed assignments for two of them. I also arranged shared childcare with another work-from-home mom, and got the name of Linda’s transcriptionist, so now I have more time to get my work done. Linda was supportive and encouraging and provided the constructive criticism and gentle pressure I needed to take my freelancing career to the next level.
—Leila Meyer

“The phone mentoring session was amazing! Linda answered all of my questions, and she gave me a lot of great advice on how to work more efficiently. She really helped me to get unstuck. Just a few days later, I landed an assignment with Spry magazine. I was thrilled. I would recommend the phone mentoring session to any newbie freelance writer.”
—Gail Short

“You’re good! I talked to you on what? Tuesday? And have a positive response (copied and pasted below) by Thursday! Holy cow, that’s the fastest any advice I’ve ever received has worked.”
—Karen Scott

“Linda flat-out rocks! She re-ignited my passion, fueled new ideas and provided clarity on how to bump up the success quotient for my copy coaching and freelance writing business. In one hour with Linda I got more ideas than I can possibly implement over the next three to six months.”
—Jan O’Daniel, www.janodaniel.com

Being mentored by Linda Formichelli has changed my life. In the past, I’d start a project, but as soon as I hit an obstacle, I’d give up. The result is that for eight years, I’d end up writing for local markets again and feeling like a failure. Since having Linda on my team – and that’s what it feels like, I have a coach to helps me stay in the game or get back in the game if I get discouraged – I’ve actually sent queries, not just written them and let them languish, to major national magazines. Today, I know today it is just a matter of time before an editor accepts one of these story proposals and now, instead of feeling discouraged when I hit a snag, I know where to go for help and suggestions. Today, I feel confident that I will reach my goal of writing for national magazines. As Linda says, it’s just a matter of time.
—Dianna O’Brien

“Linda’s blog, the Renegade Writer, is daily food for thought. When I decided to work with her for a one hour phone session, she completely surpassed my expectations. She had reviewed my answers to her questions and had many suggestions for how to proceed. She offered a completely different set of markets and strategy than I had previously been pursuing. I feel empowered, unstuck, and energized. I would recommend Linda’s services without hesitation to anyone considering launching a freelance business this year.”
—Elizabeth Alton

“In one half-hour telephone session, Linda covered a lot of ground—she answered all of my questions, offered specific, detailed advice and gave me some fantastic tips and resources. As a freelancer who has experience but is ready to move to the next level, it was a huge boon to be able to speak with someone so knowledgeable and so willing to share her insights. Exactly what I needed!”
—Fiona Kirk

“In just one session with Linda, I came away with renewed vigor and optimism after a period of stalling and self-doubt. Linda has a way of communicating that is open and fresh; her listening skills and ability to empathize and share her own stories are essential traits of a good mentor. I know who to call next time I need a helping hand!”
—Sheryl Kraft

“In just a half hour session, Linda distilled years of information in a way that was instantly accessible. I started getting paying assignments in just ten days after following through on just one of many suggestions! Although I am a seasoned writer and have had my name in print, getting insider tips from someone in the know is invaluable.”
— Yael Grauer

“I was hoping Linda would offer practical advice, encouragement and insider information during our 30-minute conversation — and wow did she deliver! Linda answered all my questions and then some, as well as helping me focus on my freelance goals and create a plan to move forward. Exactly what I needed!”
—Carol Heffernan

I charge $300 for a package of three 45-minute sessions in a month.

Want to schedule a session? E-mail me at lindaformichelli@gmail.com and I’ll tell you how to get started. I look forward to working with you!