The most common reason that freelance writers have to pass on a project or have their proposals rejected is being unable to match a budget or being underbid by another writer. Money talks. But if you can make a strong connection and imprint your name on a potential client's brain, you can out-talk money. You … Continue reading Why First Impressions = Superior Freelance Proposals
As a freelance business owner, you take care of all out-of-pocket expenses in most cases. Sure, you can arrange contracts that request your clients cover expenses like research materials and even gas (if your client is local and requests in-person meetings), but a lot more goes into maintaining a freelance business. If you have a … Continue reading Take the Fear and Confusion Out of Freelance Expenses
You can't be a freelance writer without clients. But you can't enjoy your job as a freelancer if your clients make you want to rip your hair out. You are fully in charge of your freelance writing business, and you have the power to only work with clients who bring you joy by making … Continue reading How to Avoid Nightmare Freelance Writing Clients
Ever since I boosted my ghostwriting rates to an average of $15,000 - $30,000 per book, I've taken on numerous rewriting gigs. Why? Well, they have a smaller scope and require less creative input on the ghost's part. So, they are more budget-friendly. However, rewriting a book, or even just a portion of a book, … Continue reading Freelance Book Rewriting Q&A
I used the 2016 New Year to shock my freelance writing career into full-time. I'd already been dabbling in freelancing for almost a year part-time, but I was being paid pennies and only just starting to realize it. In January of that year, I started this blog to vent some of my frustrations and … Continue reading Freelance Writing Business Tips for the New Year
Facebook is often overlooked when it comes to freelance networking, in favor of LinkedIn and even Twitter. I think this is a mistake. Yes, if all you want to do is pitch, LinkedIn and Twitter provide more direct methods. However, when it comes to building a brand, making lasting connections, driving traffic to your … Continue reading Get the Most Out of Freelancer Facebook Groups
Someone has responded to your cold pitch, and instead of a "Sorry, I'm not currently looking to hire anyone for those services," you got something more like, "Thanks for reaching out. I'm interested in hiring an [editor, ghostwriter]. Could you tell me a little bit more about what you offer and your prices?" Hurray! But … Continue reading How to Close the Deal with Interested Freelance Clients
Cold pitching is a great way to kickstart your freelance writing career, but let's face it, it's not very fun. Hunting down potential clients and their contact info isn't exactly riveting, and there's the fact that it's a serious numbers game that requires you to send out 30+ pitches just to get a single … Continue reading How to Establish and Maintain a Strong Freelance Network
Cold pitching, or approaching individuals and companies to offer your services unsolicited, is daunting as a beginner, but it is also one of the best ways to snag your first clients. Job boards are great, too, but when you're a beginner, you're going to have steep competition with ads. If you take the plunge and … Continue reading Speed Up Your Pitching Process: How to research clients and find contact info
While scrolling through my favorite freelance-related Facebook group this week, I came across multiple posts all of the same flavor. "What's the most profitable niche?" "I really love ____, but I know I can't make money off that. What should I do instead?" "My passion has always been ____, but I don't know if that's … Continue reading Screw “Profitable” Writing Niches: Why Freelancers Should Pursue Their Passions
