Are you a freelance writer? If so, you have a lot to worry about. Okay, I am not trying to scare you. Instead, I just want you to know that worrying is part of becoming a freelance writer. This is something that I do from time to time, and you are probably the same way.
What are some of the most common worries of freelance writers? Here are a few:
1. Not making enough money. I list this as number one because I think it is the thing that bugs the majority of freelance writers; especially those who are new to the industry. When you work as a freelance writer you have to come to grips with the fact that you are not going to receive a paycheck every two weeks for the same amount – this is not how things work. Even though money can be a major concern, once you are established you will realize that this is not really that big of a deal. You will get on board with regular clients that are willing to pay you a good amount of money every month. This does not always come easy, but it will come in time.
2. Not finding work. As noted above, landing new clients is not a simple process. Just like every freelance writer I go through draughts in which I don’t close any deals for an extended period of time. Don’t let this get you down. Soon enough things will change and you will be back feeling good about yourself.
3. I will have to work too much. This is something I have never worried about because I love my job. In fact, I could work for 15 hours a day and never think twice about it. Of course, I try to avoid too many hours because it is not good for you from a mental or physical perspective. There is no denying that you will have to work long hours early in your freelance writing career. But remember, things will settle down over time.
These three worries are shared by many freelance writers. It is easy for me to sit here and say “you don’t have any reason to worry.†The fact of the matter is that you are always going to worry about something. As long as you work hard and are doing all the right things, you will see that you are moving in the right direction.
After several emails about my freelance writing course I wanted to give a quick update. At this time, there are two openings in the course. It seems that every month there is a one to three member turnover. Fortunately, those who are leaving always seem to be better off than when they started – this makes me feel good about the value of becoming a member.
If you want to grab one of these two spots, send me an email as soon as possible. Judging by the past, they will only be available for 24 hours at the most.
If you have any general questions about the course, getting started, or what we will cover, send me a quick note. I would be more than happy to help you decide if becoming a member is a good idea.
Looking forward to working with a couple more of you in the very near future!
The more clients you land the more money you will earn – this is usually how it goes. For this reason, every freelance writer should be doing what he/she can to find as much work as possible. Even though landing new clients can be difficult, there are things you can do to better your chance of making this happen.
1. Ask your current clients for help. This is something that many freelancers overlook. If you have a good relationship with a client there is nothing wrong with asking them to send your name out to others who may be interested in what you offer. Don’t be pushy. Just make sure that your clients know that passing your name along would be greatly appreciated.
2. Try something different. If you never think outside the box you are going to be stuck in the same position, day after day. For example, if you usually only send cold emails you may want to mix in cold calling, face to face meetings, etc. The more ways you market your services the better chance you have of adding new clients to your list.
3. Offer something better than the competition. Can you play up the fact that you have more experience than the rest? What about your prices? Are they competitive? Give clients a reason to hire you.
As you can see, it is quite simple to get on the right track to landing new clients. There will be days when nobody wants to talk to you; expect this to happen. But on the same token, there will be times when you are “on fire†and new clients seem to be flocking your way. As long as you are always looking to land new clients, something will break soon enough.Â
