What happens in 45 minutes
One session. Three things you leave with.
Most freelancers know what they want to do — they just don't know what to do next.
That's what this session fixes.
Clarity on where you are
We map exactly where you are in your freelance journey — what's working, what's blocking you, and what you're overthinking. No vague advice. Real assessment.
A plan built around you
Not a generic checklist. A 30-day action plan specific to your skills, your niche, and the stage you're actually at — so you know exactly what to do next week and the week after.
Confidence to move forward
You'll leave the session knowing your next move — with the clarity that comes from talking to someone who has already navigated the path you're on.
Who this is for
This session is built for you if —
You've just started
You've taken the leap into freelancing but the first few weeks feel overwhelming. You're not sure how to find clients, how to price, or where to even begin building your presence.
You're pivoting your niche
You've been freelancing in one area but want to move into content writing, copyediting, or another field — and need someone who's done it to help you map the transition.
You're stuck in the middle
​You have a skill, maybe even a few clients — but growth has stalled. You're working hard and not getting traction. Something isn't clicking and you can't figure out what.
You need a reality check
You've been going in circles — watching videos, reading threads, consuming advice — but nothing is moving. You need one honest conversation.
How it works
Simple.
No fluff.
Just progress.
This isn't a coaching programme or a long-term commitment. It's one focused session with a clear output — a plan you can act on the same day.
1
Book your slot on Topmate
Head to Topmate and choose a time that works for you. You'll get a confirmation with a short pre-session form — so we don't waste a minute of the 45.
2
Fill in the pre-session form
Tell me where you are, what's not working, and what you most need clarity on. This lets me come prepared — with specific thoughts, not generic advice.
3
We meet for 45 minutes
An honest, structured conversation. We map your situation, identify what's blocking you, and build your 30-day action plan together in real time.
4
You leave with a clear next move
No vague takeaways. You'll have specific actions for the next 30 days — written, agreed, and ready to execute. No follow-up call required to decode them.
About your mentor
Why Shruti?
Before Linkingwordz, Shruti was an M.Phil student, then a college lecturer in Accounting, Finance, and Management. She moved into freelance writing and linguistics — and spent 9+ years building a practice from scratch.
She knows what it feels like to not know where to start. She also knows what it takes to build something that actually works — clients who stay, referrals that come in, and a niche that feels like yours.
This session isn't about theory. It's about the specific decisions Shruti wishes someone had helped her make faster.
"9+ years. A deliberate niche. A client list built entirely on referrals and search. The 45 minutes I'm offering you is the conversation I needed when I started."
Session details
Everything included in your 45 minutes
Pre-session intake form so we make full use of every minute
45-minute 1:1 video session with Shruti via Topmate
Full situation assessment — where you are, what's working, what's blocking you
Skills and niche mapping specific to your background
A clear 30-day action plan built during the session
Honest, direct feedback — not generic encouragement
Session notes shared after the call
You don't need more advice.
You need a plan.
I'm Shruti — and I spent years figuring out freelancing the hard way. This session exists so you don't have to.
45 minutes. A clear output. No obligation to book anything else —
not even after the call.
Just show up. We'll figure it out together.