For many freelance writers, marketing is the “hot topic” of the day. Not only are these people looking for a marketing strategy that works, but they want to rely on something that doesn’t take up all their time. If this sounds familiar, you have probably given cold calling a second thought at some point in time. This is something we have discussed before. For example, we have talked about everything from cold calling nightmares to questions you may be asked and many topics in between. This time around, let’s consider this: you are on the phone with a prospect, after …
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Last time I wrote a blog post here on AllFreelanceWriting.com was way back in June 2010. Working with Jenn on a variety of other projects since, things have changed a lot over the past few years. When I used to write for AFW, I was writing part time. I had a full time job in a completely irrelevant field, working a standard 40 hour week and then I spent my evenings and weekends freelance writing. With my aim always being to make freelance writing my full time role, I’m happy to say that’s essentially what happened – and in the …
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At the end of each week, I like to share a link roundup based on one of our editorial themes for the month. This week we’re going to take a look at writing query letters for freelance magazine writing. If you’re looking to perfect your magazine query letter techniques or get started in magazine writing with your first pitch, spend some of your downtime this weekend checking out these great articles. And if you’re looking for more information about writing for magazines, don’t miss Catherine L. Tully’s posts here. She covers query letter writing and other aspects of magazine writing …
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I’m a teacher. I chose to be a teacher, and I continue to teach because I enjoy the challenge and the rewards of the profession. But there are always downsides, and in this season of assessment testing and stress, I was thinking today about my other job. I’m a freelance writer. I chose to start writing and to continue this career in addition to the full-time teaching one about eight years ago. It makes for full days, and there are times when I’m ready to throw in the towel, escape to a beach somewhere and lay still. Okay, we call …
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Your freelance writing business involves more than research, writing, and editing. There’s the whole “business” side of the equation too. And an important part of running the business behind your freelance writing is managing client relationships. Let’s explore a few things you should keep in mind as a freelance writer when it comes to building and maintaining relationships with clients and prospects. The Client Isn’t Always Right And that’s okay. Neither are you, right? It’s important that you know it’s okay to say “no” to a client or potential client. You can turn down a gig, even if you want …
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One of the hardest parts about adjusting to freelance writing life, and self-employment in general, is living with a fluctuating income. There may be periods of time that the projects and payments are coming in like a flood. Others, they’re as dry as a ditch on a hot summer day. What you do during those low-income months is so important because it will have a ripple effect once the pendulum swings the other way and your income is soaring again. Don’t keep living as though nothing’s changed During ancient times when there really were famines, (most) people didn’t continue having …
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I have a habit of taking on quite a few writing-related projects at once. I’m a blogger and freelance business writer for my clients. I run numerous websites and blogs of my own. And I write books and e-books. There never seems to be enough time in my work days, and lately I’ve found myself putting in extra hours far too often — something I usually try hard to avoid. As a result, I’ve had to find ways to scale back some projects, or at least the amount of my personal attention they each need. I’m still putting some of …
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One of the main reasons for your success as a writer is your passion. You love what you do and it shows through in your work. Are you able to take this same passion and translate it to your marketing strategy? If so, you will have an easier time generating interest and landing new clients. Here are three ways to let your passion shine through when marketing your freelance writing services: Provide samples. It is easy to show just how passionate you are when talking about pieces you have published in the past. Don’t be shy about sharing your accomplishments …
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Just a quick announcement: Due to ongoing technical problems with our current forum platform, I’m locking down our forums temporarily. When they re-launch, we’ll have completely new and re-organized forums. In the meantime, the forum will remain available in read-only format so you can still browse the archives. Short URL: http://3bm.co/119UeuH
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As any work-at-home parent knows, your schedule is at the mercy of your family. The exception might be those who have a babysitter or daycare lined up, but for most of us, we have to plug along as best with we can with holidays, changing sleep schedules, summer vacations and the rest of it. Over the almost eight years I’ve been working from home, I’ve had to adjust my schedule a few times. I went from working naps to nights to nights-and-naps to just nights again. I tried mornings and then went back to nights. And that’s where I’ve been …
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