Meet Martha Ngaruye, an unstoppable new freelance writer from Uganda.
She just joined my training last month and she’s now already earning $400+ weekly from a long-term client. Note that she’s not even through with the training yet. What’s more? She only sent 8 proposals and landed 3 jobs from them.
How did she do it?
Check out this interview I just did with her. Don’t forget to leave a comment to let us know what you think.
Interview with Martha Ngaruye, a successful new freelance writer
How was your life before you got into online writing?
I was self employed, dealing in the sale of virgin human hair extensions, bags, shoes and clothes for women and babies. I sold any fashionable item I could get my hands on at a discounted rate (I still do this by the way).
I have been operating this online. I buy stock from UK and US online stores then sell via social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.
After giving birth to my beautiful daughter last year in December, my life changed. I was not able to deliver to clients. Generally, I had less time to run my online boutique business.
I found myself home 24/7 taking care of my baby. I am strongly against hiring nannies, so I had to do it all myself.
Describe your challenges and what eventually led you to become a writer?
Some of the challenges I faced include:
- Clients who would buy my boutique items on credit and take ages to pay or never pay at all
- High costs of running an online boutique. These included transport, airtime, data and shipping costs among others. As much as the profits were good, it would take long to sell everything and break even.
- No office job. I graduted in 2014 with a Bachelors of Business Computing at Makerere University Business School (Uganda). But, my dear, getting regular jobs was and still is very hard. I cannot count the number of times I have applied for them in vain.
Earlier this year, I met a Kenyan gentleman who was kind enough to tell me about the online writing business. He told me his wife was doing it, so he arranged for us to link up.
That was the turning point in my career life. I met the lady, Mercy. She was so humble and patient.
I went with my baby to meet her :). You know how babies can be a handful – crying and throwing tantrums every second – but she warmly welcomed us to her home.
She taught me the basics of freelance writing and showed me some sites like iWriter. Unfortunately she had to go back to Kenya to see her family, so I didn’t get another chance to sit down with her for training.
After that day, I hardly slept. Day and night I was always on my phone searching for online jobs in vain. I signed up to iWriter but I stopped at that. I have never done any work there.
Most clients in iWriter put me off. For example you find a job post, take your time to read it and bam! At the end of the job post you read something like “DONT WRITE THIS – ONLY MY FAVORITE WRITER SHOULD WRITE). Really?
Then I joined ClixSense. Here you click on adverts to get paid $0.05cents. You can imagine how many adverts I had to click on just to get just $1. Martha has seen crazy days! haha 😂😂
It was during my usual searches on Google that I found your blog, FreelancerKenya. I think at that time I was looking for online jobs in East africa. The information I found on your blog was so insightful.
I stalked you in Facebook 😃 and joined your groups. I first joined your free online course and later the paid training. The rest is history.
400 dollars per week is impressive for a beginner. How exactly did you land that client? Feel free to tell us more about the job.
Martha’s Upwork profile. As you can see, she’s already received her first $400 payment from her ongoing project.
During the first week of the training, I signed up to Upwork and sent 5 proposals.
I was scared of sending proposals because I had read about how Upwork closes accounts of freelancers who apply for so many jobs without getting hired. I got help from your team to set up a great profile and understand how Upwork proposals work.
The first job I got earned me $4. This was a great achievement. At least someone noticed me and was impressed by my proposal. This encouraged me to apply for more jobs.
After 3 more proposals I finally landed on a second client. She sent me 2 articles to work on as a sample. Guess what? I nailed them and she paid me $10 on the spot, which I did not expect.
She sent the samples to her team and they loved my work. That night I won myself a contract to deliver weekly work that would earn me $400. To top it up, I can earn more than $400 if I deliver more work. So my pay is up to me. The more I work, the more I earn.
This was a dream come true. I give God the glory for his endless blessings.
What Upwork hacks would you want to share with new writers?
- Your profile should be professional, aim for at least 95%. Use a presentable profile picture, set a reasonable hourly rate, such as $10 per hour for newbies. There are many clients who are looking for freelancers with low/medium rates thus you should start small to take advantage of them. Steadily increase your rate as you gain more experience.
- Create a new, unique proposal for each job post. It should always be in line with the job description. Do not copy and paste, that’s a bad mistake. Take time to read the job post so that you don’t miss any important information. Keep that in mind when applying.
- Make use of filters. You can type your country under search. Sometimes they post jobs for freelancers in a specific country, so competition is not tight. In such jobs, you have a 90% chance that your proposal will be picked up.
What’s your opinion on the Complete Freelance Writing Course?
This course is the best I’ve ever had!
I remember when I first joined your mailing list. I wanted to join your training but I kept postponing it.
Until that day when you sent that straight-shooting email on ” how to cure the newbie syndrome”. I decided to join immediately. Walter, you were so happy to train me despite the fact that I’m not Kenyan.
I get prompt responses on all my (very) many questions. The course has incredibly useful information and it’s not rocket science. You just have to follow instructions, which are clear and straightforward.
The training uses experts from PenStars.com to assess content. What do you think about PenStars?
PenStars is awesome. Without it, in my mind I would still be a newbie.
I learnt so much from it in just one week. I acquired writing skills from the training and I was able to write my first article, which was later given a great score (80%) by the team at PenStars after 3 revisions.
I now use this as my sample article when applying for writing jobs.
Martha got an 80% score in PenStars as seen above. See her full sample below.
Martha’s full article sample that she submitted to PenStars. See her great writing! Yes, we know that the heading above shouldn’t have a full stop, and writers get feedback on all that and more in PenStars 🙂
How has your life changed after this training?
I honestly can not say I am the same person I was before the training. I have learnt so much and I’m still learning. In fact, I’m just 55% into the training.
Martha has only done 55% of the training and she’s already earning! Now what will happen when she gets to 100%?
Without the training, I would still be on my phone looking for online jobs. I can’t even believe that I’m now earning $400+ per week working from home.
Any final advice to new writers?
Have confidence in yourself. Research as much as possible about freelancing and writing. Follow people who have been in the field for sometime and have experience like Walter Akolo, Bamidele Onibalusi, Danny Margulies, Jorden Roper and Mathew Woodward among others.
Do not give up or get discouraged. The freelancing world has limitless opportunities, you just have to look in the right direction.
Great interview Martha. I’m so proud of you. This is such a great start. I have no doubt that you’ll go far as a writer. Keep going.
What have you learnt from Martha?
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That is encouraging Martha. I can attest that the Freelance writing course is what every beginner in online writing requires to start on a safe footing.
Martha that was encouraging, I am moving forward from searching to training and getting in to practice, I can’t imagine there is someone like me, I have searched and searched I even tried ClixSense and I was never able to reach the target to withdraw.
Thank you
Now on Walter’s Training
Congratulations Martha,
This is quite inspiring , thank you for giving me hope and to have faith that i will make it at the end of the training.
Perfect! this is so inspiring, i now believe, being passionate and taking the training seriously we can all be like Martha! no human is limited.
Above all put God first and you will forever see his blessings.
Am so encouraged by Martha story ,I guess passion is key.
Bravo to Martha for the exemplary work she has been doing.I admire her zeal.To you Walter,I admire your selflessness expressed by your sacrifice to train others.May God bless you.I have been reading your mails and intend to join in your training soon.Am completely new in this and would like to try.
Thanks Anastacia. You can do this! God bless you too.
Martha’s story is awesome and quite encouraging. Mr. Akolo where do I start then?
Thank you.
I must admit, Martha’s story is both captivating and inspiring. It’s as if I was sited with the both of you listening to her share her story. I can feel the joy she has for having bumped into your course work. And the fact that she ‘stalked’ you on Facebook –hahahaa– just so she could find a way out is quite hilarious.
Her struggle to try other sources for online jobs clearly depicts the struggle most of us face out here.
Walter you’re really doing a good job. I have postponed this opportunity long enough and now I’m ready to dive in tonight. May the good Lord guide my journey.
Thank you so much, Laryx.
Yes, it was such a struggle. I’m happy she put in the required effort and made it.
Welcome on board! Do your very best. It will be a pleasure sharing your success story one day.
God bless you immensely.
There’s one thing Martha has mentioned that I need to do right away … adding my country on the job search filter on Upwork. I hope I’ll land a job that way 🙂
Thanks for this inspiring story, Martha and Walter.
God bless.
Hi Catherine,
Awesome!
Try it out and feel free to let us know how it goes.
The story of Martha is quite inspiring. The confidence she exudes tells you that indeed, it’s worth going for it.
I believe anyone who wants to persue writing just needs to read this piece of encouragement.
It’s worth a try.
Thanks Walter and Martha.
Am in
Thank you! Glad it encouraged you.
I’m quite thrilled by what I just read here.
hey, Walter, it happens to be that my elder brother joined article writing through a Kenyan friend here at Mbarara University in Uganda. having tried a couple of times and got cheated I was biased about the idea so I told him it was just another scum. after a week of writing articles as a ghostwriter he earned his first payout of $50to his bank account and I had to also give it a second thought, after all, there is no business without losses, however, this time around I would like to try it when I’m a bit prepared than before that’s why would like to take up your course however if possible I would like you to kindly state for me the price in $ because it is easier for me to convert to Ugandan shillings. I’ve spent quite a lot of time trying to find ways of earning some extra money as I study here at the campus such that I can save more money to enable me to enrol for my second-degree ounce I finish this financial accounting degree in 2020. I’m looking forward to enrolling for a bachelors degree in forensic science as soon as I complete this course but that will only be possible if I start saving now yet I have no source income so I have decided to invest in your course and dedicate much time about learning it so that I can start you never know what may come my way.
I have no Paypal account so I would prefer to use another means of payment that could facilitate transacting from Uganda to Kenya. thank you.
I’m looking forward to hearing from you as soon as possible.
Hi Menya,
Thanks for your comment. It’s true that people are earning well in this field.
The price is currently $40 (though the price keeps going up with time).
I’ve had many Ugandan trainees. They pay me via M-PESA. I hope you have some access as well.
Feel free to email me for more on this.
Thank you.
This is impressive. I am more confident that I can make it. Making plans to join the training soon. God bless you.
Awesome, Angela. I’ll be happy to see you making it in this awesome profession.
I joined a joined called ‘ branded surveys’ but got a problem with postal code or zip code. So, what is my zip or postal code ?
Your post office must have a code e.g. GPO is 00100.
Hi Walter,
First of all, i want to congratulate Martha for taking the bold step to tale up the training. Secondly, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the selflessness that you have. Am a high school teacher with a lot of interest in writing as away of making an extra coin . I have tried Transcribe Me,Academia-research, Uvocorp etc but I have never gone past the start up page. I am really interested in online writing and would to follow your tutelage. How do i go about it.
Thanks Everlyne.
Happy to help.
Note that I personally do freelance (article) writing, not academic.
You can learn more about that here https://freelancerkenya.com/money-online/how-to-make-money-online-in-kenya-as-a-freelance-writer/
This is very inspiring especially for me. I worked for three months for someone who disappeared with my money. I have just emailed Walter out of desperation. With this, i am ready to get the training i need.
Thanks Vivien for your comment. I’m really crushed to know what you went through.
Sure, I’ll be happy to train you in article writing any time. Check out my training details here http://FreelancerKenya.com/training
Congratulations to Martha…just aim higher, even sky should not be your link!!!
To Walter:you are truly a blessing to humanity!
I am really inspired by your job,be blessed and keep up the good job!!!
Thank you so much Sora.
That’s great Martha,it’s an opener,I believe I can do something just by squeezing my time
Glad she inspired you. Now do your best to implement what you’ve learnt.
Congratulations Martha, That is very encouraging. I am also in that state as Walter was starting, I am employed but still over burdened by debts while trying different business that end up disappointing. I really want learn how to write and hopefully start earning online. I find myself currently in a state that i am not able to raise 4000 to start this training but with you Walter but i will keep on following and learning and i believe just you Martha i will get there.
Hi Joseph,
Sure, I’ll be happy to train you.
Blessings.
I am deply moved by Martha’s progress and i will work to my best knowledge until i succeed
Sure, John. Have the right mindset and do your very best.
Wow…this is impressive. I am more confident that I can make it. Making plans to join the training soon. I am getting positive insights in your post Walter. I always look forward for them. God bless you.
Congratulations Martha. Thank you for the good job you’re doing Walter. May God bless you abundantly.
Amen. God bless you too Stanley.
Thank you for the share.
.explicitly she has given an idea on how to walk the way.
Exactly Patrick.
Dear Walter, am moved by Martha’s journey as narrated here. I am three days into the course and such stories inspire me to work even harder as there are living examples out there.
Thanks again for inspiring some of us. I will do my part.
Great, Nickson. Keep doing your best.
hello walter ,I have walk along on this journey since 2014,I must say bravo the good job.I have a website featuring amazon products.where will I get enough traffic considering a lot of product don’ t have amazon store in kenya . please look at my website and whether there is any thing I missed.my url is
Hi Festus,
Amazon affiliate marketing is heavily dependent on both Amazon and Google. For that reason, I don’t personally do it, since I avoid having a business that is purely dependent on other businesses. You can google for tips on how to do it well. All the best.
i have read above comments of successful writers. myself i have no finances in my pocket and i come from humble family with little. i had applied a free training support from you great Walter i December 2017 and since then i have been waiting for your comment. please help to raise my concern and i won’t forget your service. please help me. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.
Hi Esther,
Thanks for your comment.
Sorry for the situation you’re facing. All will be well soon.
I see you’ve been receiving my free, email-based guidance. Feel free to respond to any email in case of queries.
God bless you too.
A great interview,insightful and very encouraging. I feel confident that I can also do it just like Martha.I liked her determination and made it already! Congratulations Martha,keep up the spirit.Am going to follow your footsteps!
Yes, Zakayo. She’s doing really well. You can also get there and beyond!
Mr Zakayo Oilepu my highschool Chemistry teacher ,industrious and determined.you can do better
A great source of inspiration. Well done Martha for your courage and determination. This will be an eye opener to many. Walter you are a true African son and very generous.
Keep on reaching out to train many.
Dear Walter, This is the second week that I have been reading your articles. I find them very informative!
Am soon retiring and thinking off joining your training. I hope to put my laptop into good use through writing.
Keep it up!
Hi Ronald,
I’m honored to know you’ve been reading my articles for 2 weeks!
I’ll be happy to train you whenever you’re ready.
Many thanks.
This story is so encouraging especially judging by the fact that Martha used to effortlessly bid for jobs online at very low rates and now she’s earning more. Am looking forward to engaging myself into the world of writing soon enough because its an enjoyment activity whereby you earn some cash from the comfort of your home.
Indeed David. You can get there too.
Hi Walter,
Can you provide the link to the Upwork Profile of Martha if its still active?
That could help validate the claims in this article and also boost your business.
Thanks.
Hi Alphy,
In such big blogs, you can’t go displaying such private links. I’ve displayed mine before and that led to many people inboxing me in freelancing platforms such as Fiverr asking questions like “teach me how to do ABCD” or even in Sheng i.e. “Hii site sielewi manze, ebu nisort”. That’s inappropriate to ask in such platforms.
So it only makes sense to keep such links private…not just here in FreelancerKenya but any other blog worldwide (you’re free to check).
However, there are many reviews of my course all over that you can check for legitimacy reasons. Some of the top bloggers and writers in the country have actually gone through this course and made it!
This story is so inspiring! i have to think of deciding to embark on my new journey
Sure, you can start the great journey, Zadock!
Congratulations Martha.
Very much impressed with this. Always enthusiastic with this writing job but i have no idea how and where to start. I am a college self sponsored student an really wish to fully venture into this.
Mr. Walter thanks to you in advance having enrolled to your links am now getting emails which while reading them, i get motivated and inspired very much.
Thank you
Most welcome Geoffrey. Keep implementing what you learn.
This is very encouraging Martha. Soon i will be joining the training. I trust God that with hardwork and determination like Martha i will make it. This is great.
It will be great training you Beatrice. You’re very right about the importance of hard work and determination.
I am encouraged by Martha’s story. I am at 55% in my training. I believe that if I continue to build right connections with people who have succeeded in writing, I will also make it.
Thanks a lot Walter.
Yes Sam. You can make it with hard work and dedication. Thanks too.
Hi Walter am new at this but never the less am inspired by Martha story and i believe with your guidance i will be able to make it, am currently employed but the pay is not in full always and more often am unable to meet my commitment in time with this trend am not sure am going to achieve my goals
Hi Gerald,
Glad the story inspires you. Yes, you can make it.
i am interested, how can i contact you thro email
Sure. You can send me an email through the contact page.
For a scared newbie this has been very encouraging. Making plans to join the training soon. God bless you Walter . Thanks Martha for sharing your experience.
Thanks Herenia. Glad you’re encouraged and joining the training soon. God bless you, too.
I really am so interested in freelancing jobs but I haven’t been able to buy a laptop… All be glad to join you soon
You can start from where you are. Even if you’ll use a computer from a cyber, friend’s place, a borrowed laptop, library etc. All the best Dorsila.
Whow! such an awesome beginning. Congrats Martha Ngaruya. I think Walter you deserve something better than best. You inspire, you lead people into something more than a dream. I love the posts in your blog, they kind of a motivation for me. I will try my very best one of this days to enter your training.
God bless you Walter.
Kind Regards,
Robert Gachara.
Thanks for your kind words Robert.
It’s always a joy seeing one more person succeed.
I’ll be happy to train you, too.
Stay blessed!
Waoh, this is so encouraging. I must join the online training soon. Good work Walter.
Thanks Angie. It will be great to train you, too.
This is very impressive work and am soon joining the online training.
Thanks Edwin. I’ll be happy to train you, mentor you, and see you succeed.
Hi Walter,
Thanks for this very encouraging story. I am also a very keen follower of your posts and I am very much interested in online writing. I feel I need more insight because every time I want to make an attempt a postponing thought comes on. Kindly shed some light on penstar writers, I think I have not come accross.
Thank you
Hi Carolyne,
Many thanks. It’s encouraging indeed.
Thanks for following my posts.
PenStars.com is a site I co-own where we do content assessment to help people come up with better written works. You can check it out here https://www.penstars.com
As for me, I haven’t been there yet. I’m Walter’s child who’s still learning. Thanks a lot for your daily mails Walter. They give me a reason to keep hope.
I’m sure one day I too will give such testimony.
Sure, Seth. We all start from somewhere. With hard work and dedication, you’ll get there too. Looking forward to your testimony.
Am really interested in these online jobs.I have subscribed to kuhustle.com,fiverr.com,freelancer.com but I have no mentor to take me through the steps.Kindly help
Hi Esther,
I’ll be happy to train and mentor you. You can follow the above procedure we get started immediately.
Sincere Efforts and Hard Work pays. Well Done Martha, you are the motivation and a role model for the new comers in this field.
True Ahmad. She’s really awesome!
Congratulations to Martha for the good work. You are an inspiration to many especially to stay home mothers.
How can we reach you for more tips on this online writing business?
Sure, she’s so inspiring. I put a link to her Facebook profile on the post. You can reach out to her there.
That is really impressive. I have been a member in Upwork for a while and only became active a couple of days ago. I have written proposal after proposal but not landed a job yet. How do I write the perfect proposal? Please help me, Walter.
Thanks Tina and sorry for the frustrations. Read my guidelines here https://freelancerkenya.com/money-online/successful-freelancer/
Hi Walter. Great interview there, So inspiring, educative and full of insights. Highlights on lessons learnt include:
Upwork hacks which include putting up a professional profile; avoiding copy-paste proposals and other bad mistakes; reading the job information thoroughly and understanding the requirement; Creating a UNIQUE proposal for each job; make use of filters.
Her advice to newbies is clear black and white: be confident; research more on freelancing and writing; acquire more knowledge on freelancing and writing; follow freelance writing gurus: Walter Akolo, Bamidele Onibalusi, Danny Margulies, Jorden Roper and Mathew Woodward (the only way to grow like them); to gain success never quit; shun discouragement; dig into all the opportunities there are in freelancing;
Just liked the article.
I have registered with Penstars.com hoping to make all the good I can make from it with my teacher on the lead.
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Wow! Such a comprehensive response Julliet. Glad you’re learning. I can comfortably say you’re headed in the right direction.
Hi interested in freelancing I just don’t know where to start.Where can get some training?And thanks Martha you are such an encouragement.
Hi Lennah. I’ll be happy to train you in freelance writing. Click here for my full training details http://FreelancerKenya.com/training
Thank you so much Martha for this story. I have been stalking Walter for a week now and confused by all the rules and articles i see on freelancing. Being a one month old mum with my second born I wondered if I would manage it and was almost giving up on the idea. I feel now more motivated than ever. Thank you.
That’s great Mary. Glad you’re motivated. Now keep taking action as well and you’ll get there.
Very encouraging I have got work on freelancer but my question is how do I know I am not working outside freelancer as my client gives me work on s
kype and I post my projects there too
Joel hi. If you’re talking about freelancer.com, then that’s not allowed.
That is very encouraging, in fact I have been benefiting a lot from you Walter, I started my freelancing as an academic writer due to your motivation, right now am earning well although I am a university student, it’s very motivating as I can now help my colleagues to venture into writing. Keep it up bro.
Nice. Happy for you, Fred. Keep going. Glad I was part of your journey.
Hi Walter. Do you teach on how to start a website for blogging and internet marketing.
Hi Earnest. You can download my free blogging ebook here http://FreelancerKenya.com/go/list
Congrats Martha!
I am a mum too and I quit my teaching job because I didn’t like how nannies took care of my baby. I am now learning about online work. I hope to grasp it well.
Walter, I know I have called you and sent you so many texts! But thanks for always responding
Thanks Sharon. Happy to help. And hoping you succeed in online work so that you can give your child a wonderful life.
congratulations to you Martha. I’m also looking forward to start training and
be a great writer and this interview has encouraged me a lot
Awesome Maryanne. You can also get there.
hmmmm…! awesome..congratulations giorl..mr akolo.God bless u too for the great job done…
Thanks Maypeter
Welcome to the game Martha, I am also from Uganda. Blessings to Walter, I too would not be here without your kind help. God Bless You.
Thanks Dennis. God bless you too!
I am glad for you Martha. I am yet to get any training, but am signing up for one soon with Walter. Otherwise, I believe Online Writing is the way to go. Especially for young writers. Keep up the good work. I am encouraged that you were able to get jobs with Upwork. I have an account but haven’t done much with it. I will soon. Thanks.
True, Sharon, online writing is really changing so many lives. And Martha is doing great from it. You’re welcome to my training any time.
Hey Martha, your success story is really encouraging. I am still new and haven’t enrolled for the training but I’m planning to do so soon. I’m happy to know that others are making it out there, I wish you more and more success.
Well said Lawrence. I’ll be happy to train you as well.
Inspired by this testimony.
I have also been so intrested in online work,am still a student who has a lot of free time. So after I signed up for Up work i sent some proposals and out of the entire month’s connects I managed to get 1 job, I kept seding but the ones I receive now are those that want me to do a sample so they can hire me,which unfortunately ends with disqualified n good luck! Its great though, to hear people are making it out there in online work.
Yeah, Valentine. You can make it too. Keep learning and growing.
Congrats Martha you have really inspired me I will definitely continue from where I left hoping to be a success like you someday.
Keep going Nancy!
Wow! Congrats Martha.
I also started the training a while back then got stuck along the way. I really need to go back and start from where I left. Hopefully this time round I will try to let go of the issues holding me back.
Walter you are truly blessed.
Thanks Sellah. Martha is so inspiring. You’re welcome back to continue with the training. So many success stories. In case of issues simply let me know and I’ll be happy to help. I’m here for you.
After sending so many proposals at upwork and received no response from any client, i just stopped sending more because i kept wondering where i was going wrong.After reading Martha’s story, i think i need to start all over again.Thanks Walter and congratulations to Martha.
Hi Agnes. Sorry for the challenge faced. Here’s a post I wrote that will really help with your proposals issue https://freelancerkenya.com/money-online/successful-freelancer/
Congrats Martha. I’m inspired.
She’s awesome, Ruth. Praying for your success as well.
Thanks so much for your inspiring story and congratulations Martha you are blessed.
Thanks Sheila. Indeed Martha is blessed. God bless you too.
It is very encouraging to newbie writers. Giving hope and option to hopeless graduates who are jobless.
Wow, an inspiration to us newbie writers. How can I start the training?
Thanks Ian for your kind words. Click here for the training details https://freelancerkenya.com/article-writing-and-blogging-training/
Wow, Martha congrats and keep on going. You have proven to me that it’s ll possible through hardwork. Walter may God continue to bless you more for being a blessing to so many of us.
All the best martha.
Thanks a lot Dan. God bless you too.
Hi Walter, I’ll be forever grateful for your training. Though I’m way far from what Martha is scooping, I can’t regret ever leaving my former job for online writing. I’m improving each week thanks to all the emails you send me. Many Blessings!
That’s great Dennis. See, being willing to learn and taking action really helps one go far. Keep rising. God bless you too.
Its really Gods, favor in your life Martha, i am really impressed with your performance and it has motivated me . success, success and success Martha.
Very kind words Stephen. Wishing you success as well.
Quite inspiring. What’s the cost of the training?
Thanks Judith. The training goes for Sh. 2,000. More details here https://freelancerkenya.com/article-writing-and-blogging-training/
Ohhh am really grateful to read Martha’s success story Actually I will say this is an eye opener to every person out there including me who are interested to learn how to write online and earn a living as well Thanks Mr. Walter for your good mentorship
Thanks Jimmy. Keep pushing hard towards your success.
amazing how things can change in life. One thing is that you can never give up with all the opportunities like these around. Tagging someone with me along to be a writer
Well said Ali. With hard work and proper guidance, you can do amazing things.
Leaving me speechless. Girl CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!
It’s amazing what you have achieved Martha and its quite encouraging.
I definitely have the NEWBIE SYNDROME…. I’m having a lot of “what ifs”
What I’ve learnt from this is that I need to stop letting fear to come between me and my success. But then again it’s easier said than done.
Thanks Rose. I’m so happy for Martha. That’s a great lesson learnt Rose! Now start getting rid of that newbie syndrome.
Congratulations Martha.
To Walter thanks for the good work you are doing. I have just reached a score of 80% after my third submission at penstar and can’t wait to have my first job done.
This is great Jennifer. You’re ready for the big leagues. Now meticulously send those proposals and follow the other tips in the training. You can do it!
I am seriously and thoroughly inspired by this lady. She is a pure description of ‘determination’ and ‘ambition’.
I just have to keep this tab open, thanks to Opera. My story must feature by end of August 2017.
#NimechokaKukosa
I love your attitude Magdalene. Keep surging forward!
Congratulations Martha. You have increased the faith in me.
This is great!
She’s awesome, Ruth.
I strongly believe you’ll get there soon too!
Congrats Martha,..This is very encouraging, am now ready to learn
Martha is really encouraging! You can get there too. I see you’ve taken the first step and subscribed. Keep implementing and you’ll do great.
I am very much uplifted and encouraged
That’s awesome. You can also start taking action towards this.
Congratulations Martha, very inspiring to those who are still trying to find their way.
True Evelyne. Martha is super-inspiring!
It’s one year since I graduated and still jobless not even to mention internship. I think this is the only way out of joblessness. Earning $400 per week! not white collar job can pay that much unless one has 30 years of experience in his/her field of expertise.
Here I come, Mr. Walter Akolo. I want to work online now, full time.
Hi Muvea. Sadly there are so many graduates still struggling out there. Yes, your time is now. Get started and keep moving. Happy to help whenever you’re stuck!
Woow..congrats Martha…keep up the spirit. Thanks Walter am inspired.
Thanks Mercy. Let this push you to success as well.
WOW! This is is such an inspiration. Walter please i need that newbie syndrome article.
Thanks Essy.
I actually sent you that email titled: How to Cure “New Writer Syndrome” in one day (a must read for all new writers)
I sent it to you on 6th July, 2017.
Kindly go through your emails, read it and take action.
Exactly what I needed to read.I was feeling down after receiving my first Penstar review .I have been blogging for years and writing for an online magazine and I thought I was an excellent writer, only to receive a poor content evaluation.
Oh well, will keep striving to get better and complete the training.
Inspired !
Soo sorry Karimi. Dont lose hope. With penstars, you can never go wrong. I trust that team to help you improve your skills and score. Please follow their instructions and make corrections, then relax and wait for your A+ score. All the best.
Hi Karimi. Even Martha got a few things that she needed to revise. Funny thing, I also once really thought I was a great writer only to be told I needed to improve my sentence structure. At PenStars, we aim to only bring out the best of you. Don’t give up or feel down, it’s all part of learning. Just follow the editorial guidelines, edit and resubmit for a better score. Always feel free to email me in case of absolutely any questions. Even when you need a little motivation. I’m here for you.
Inspiring indeed Martha, looking forward to learning more.
Very very inspiring Mercy. Take lots of action and you’ll get there, too.
I am moved by the milestone made from this forward surged lady .I am taking the responsibility also to be the next writer from your class room .Thanks for the good job you are doing to the writers population
Thanks Edwin. Martha is unstoppable. You’re welcome to join my training anytime.
This is an eye opener, being a newbie myself. I am inspired.
Happy you are inspired Jayne. Now start taking as much action as possible.
Wow. I am amazed at the inspiration I have gotten from Martha ‘s story. Great to know I can start anytime and still make it. Walter, I will sign up ASAP
Thanks Beatrice. I’ll be happy to train you and see you succeed.
This is awesome. Congratulations Martha! Such an encouragement especially to some of us still struggling with newbie syndrome. Keep up the good work Walter and God Bless.
Thanks Neela. You need to stop the newbie syndrome immediately. I know it’s not easy but it’s possible to start taking decisive action and succeed in a short time. God bless you too.
Martha, 24% done with the course, am catching up with you soon. Great job!
Hello Caroline.
Please do . Good luck with the course.
You’ll get there Caroline. Keep going!
Hi, Walter, this is a great inspiration to me, I have been following your blogs and “awesome Transcribers page” I am joining our training very soon, It seems I had been infected by “newbie syndrome” too. Now I know how to cure it, By the way, thank you for the blog on public likes, the first one. I almost joined the Ponzi scheme, Congrats Martha, will be joining you soon through the help of Walter.
Hi Brian. Happy to help :). I’ll be happy to train you and see you succeed. Glad the Public Likes email saved you. You’d have been crying along with many right now. Noble of you to take correction.
I am so challenged! Good job Martha.
She’s really doing great. You can do it too Hilda.
Such an inspiring story,,big up Walter,,waiting to join your training soon ..I also request the ‘ newbie syndrome’ blog ..God bless you abundantly
Thanks Willie. I sent you the “Newbie Syndrome” email yesterday. I hope you read it.
What an uplifting story from a charged lady… a blessing from above, truly!
Very uplifting, Reuben. God bless you.
Take the first step
…and that starts a great journey.
Feeling inspired by her story.
I know! It’s really awesome.
Inspirational indeed #GoGirl
True. Totally inspiring, Cheruiyot.
Great! Great! Am encouraged I’m a big way
Thanks Chepkoech.
Inspiring indeed. Walter be blessed for the wonderful job your doing.
Thanks Joel.
This is great. Congratulations to Martha for the great work as you aim higher. And to you Walter, God will surely bless you so much. Thanks for your insightful guidance. Be blessed.
Thanks Andrew. God bless you too.
Wow! This is great. Thanks a lot Walter and Martha. I should stop this procrastinating thing now.
Thanks Edward.
This is Encouraging..
Thanks a lot Walter and keep doing the good job of tirelessly helping people to learn and earn online…God bless you as we continue on this journey…
Thanks Annalyne.
Wow! This is really encouraging. Congratulations Martha. It’s interesting how first you can learn and catch up with things. your inspiring journey on this freelancing carrier has made me go back to the drawing board. I have remained a newbie as long as i remember! This newbie syndrome has really gotten best of me! This is a wake call no more sleeping around. Walter is a great man who is determined to see everyone succeed. God bless you Walter
Hello Joyce,
Newbie syndrome is a real cancer like someone up there said?.
I encourage you to write your first article about any topic ( health, fitness, fashion etcc..), have a pro like Walter or penstars.com review it . Trust me, after that, your confidence levels will tripple & you’ll not look at yourself as a newbie anymore. All the best.
Thanks Joyce. God bless you too.
Wow, that’s so encouraging. May you rise to the height of your job.
Sir Walter, may God bless you too for your positive input.
Thanks Nicholas. God bless you too.
Quite encouraging and inspiring!
Many thanks once again.
I am impressed by this and also encouraged at the same time. I have also learned one or two things. Walter that’s so great. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Arnold.
I am so encouraged by your faster achievement Martha
Very encouraging it is.
Great Martha! Quite inspiring story. Keep up!
Always great to see people succeed. You can do it too Peter.
Thanks for such a wonderful post/interview Walter.
Congratulations to Martha on tasting the fruit of Walter’s great job. Commitment and following instructions pays, for sure. So encouraged and inspired.
NOW I KNOW.
I joined the training a few days ago and am determined to challenge Martha (although not to compete, of course. There’s more than enough space, yeah?)
Watch this space! Haha.
Thanks Walter, our true mentor.
Baraka.
Hahaha! No competition in Walter’s class?
All the best Phelistus. Goodluck!!
Well said Martha 🙂
Here we want everyone to succeed.
Thanks Martha.
Yes, there’s always room at the top, and that’s where we are headed with Walter’s guidance.
Phelistus, you’re so awesome and hilarious ??
Glad you’re determined to succeed. I have no doubt you can do it!
Thanks Walter.
I posted this here so that the whole world can hold me accountable in case I don’t do enough.
I will make sure I avoid the shame by making it 🙂
Thanks for the encouragement and instructions.
Let me go back to class.
No worries Phelistus.
You’re always free to post here 🙂
You can definitely make it!
Thanks Martha.
Oh yeah, there is always enough room at the top, which is where we are all headed with Walter’s guidance.
Am convinced that the sky is not the limit here.
Wow!! Thank you Walter.
I am truly honored to have you as a trainer.
You are the best mentor ever!
I learn something new from you every day. Please keep up the good work.
God bless you!
Thanks Martha. It’s been such an amazing journey. You were already destined to succeed. The credit goes to you. It’s always great to see a trainee who is eager to follow exactly what they’re taught and beyond. You’re awesome and amazing. This is just the start. So many great things are coming your way. God bless you too!
wow this is amazing!! Congratulations Martha. After training I limited myself to local employers until I got Walters email where I learnt that I should look for my own employers especially from upwork. That is what I am going to do. If Martha did it I can also make it.
Thanks Nahumy. I’m happy the email helped. Yes, go straight for the awesome clients.
Amazing! Congrats Martha! Thank you Walter for the post, and for always changing people’s lives. I see you as a role model. Keep doing what you are doing!
Thanks a lot Virginia. To be honest, one of my sweetest joys is to see newbies succeed and do great things. Honored to be your role model.. And always proud to see how great you’re doing on your side. Stay blessed.
Wow! That’s a very inspiring story. I have made up my mind on joining this course, obviously, it is value for money going by Martha’s story,
Thanks Humphrey. We can start immediately. I’ll be happy to see you succeed.
Very inspiring. Congrats Martha and Walter too for the good job. You should never give a reason of not trying as they say…nothing good comes on a silver platter. Don’t just sit there and complain. Start small and dream big. Wow
Thanks Liz. Very well said.
great! A perfect example of how determination and persistence pays off. Greatly impressed!
Thanks Paul.
Such a dedication and commitment to learn yielded the sweetest fruit. Awesome decision
Thanks Peter.
Congratulations Martha!
Good job Walter! you are a great mentor and source of inspiration for many online workers. May God bless you abundantly.
Thanks Timothy. Happy to help. God bless you too.
Wow, this is very encouraging I am so following in your footsteps. I’m not done with the training yet but I have learnt one thing. I need to struggle and open my up work account as soon as possible. You have done so well. And I guess I also have the newbie syndrome. I hope to conquer it soon and start earning mega bucks.
I am so proud of you and of Walter’s unending support. I have no words. I pray for the best as we continue in this journey.
Hi Christine. Glad you’re encouraged. It’s really great training you. Praying for your success as well.
very inspiring for a newbie like me, am looking forward to this and also learn and be able to help other youths.
Thanks Gilbert.
Wow! This is inspiring. Congratulations to Martha. Thanks Walter for your post, was super looking forward to this story eagerly.
Thanks Maureen.