Clients: The Lifeblood of a Freelancer
by Samar Owais @ The Writing Base client relationshipsfreelancingClients are on everyone’s minds these days. Or maybe they’re just on mine. For this week’s link love, I’ll be highlighting blog posts that cover various aspects of our work’s lifeblood: Clients.
The Client Isn’t Always Right: Dealing with Abuse as a Freelance Writer
by Jennifer Mattern @ All Freelance Writing client relationshipsfreelancing“The client is always right.” You’ve probably heard that a million times. Well guess what–you’ve also been lied to a million times. Clients make mistakes. Worse, they can occasionally become abusive.
How To Deal With An AWOL (Prospective) Client
by Samar Owais @ The Writing Base client relationshipsfreelancingAs a a writer you’ll be receiving replies to your applications along with getting queries about your work from prospective clients. Sounds cool huh? Getting work queries without having to apply. Trust me, it doesn’t happen that often.
Professionalism and Freelance Writers
by James @ Men with Pens client relationshipsfreelancingMany clients complain about freelance writers who lack professionalism. Lack of contact, not being updated on progress, a touchy tone to communication, missed deadlines, disappearing – The list goes on. The anonymity of the internet lets individuals get away with things the real world doesn’t. Basic business principles, though, shouldn’t be any different whether you’re running a virtual venture or working from a real office. Here are some ways to increase your professionalism…
How to Be a Professional Freelance Writer
by James @ Men with Pens client relationshipsfreelancingtipsThere is only one way to be a professional freelance writer: Be a professional. If you are going to break into freelance writing to earn money through your talent and skills, talk the talk and walk the walk. Act like a professional, think like a professional, write like a professional.