It has been a while since I have had any openings in my freelance writing course. Fortunately for those who are interested, this recently changed. A couple members decided to leave after three and four months of working with me. With this, there are now two openings.
Why should I get involved with your freelance writing course? Every time I make a post like this, I receive several questions about the potential benefits of the course. If you are looking for guidance and need somebody to show you the ropes, joining the course is a great idea. My goal, with every member, is to guide them towards their freelance writing related goals – no matter what they may be.
If you want to snatch up one of the last two spots, send me an email without delay. As always, I expect both spots to be gone within a day or so at the most.
I hope to be working with a couple of you very soon!
Over the years I have worked with hundreds of freelance writing clients. Some were great to do business with; others not so much. No matter who you are, at some point you will strike up a relationship with a needy client. While this may not seem like a big deal early on, soon enough it can begin to bog you down.
Here are three tips for dealing with needy freelance writing clients:
1. Find out what they need, and try to get it to them as soon as possible. A needy client is one who will call or email, day after day, to talk about the same things. If you can give them what they want before they ask for it, you are putting yourself in a better position while also making the client happy. It may take some time to learn exactly what the client wants, but soon enough you should have a very good idea.
2. Explain your situation. If you are spending entirely too much time with a client you may need to explain your situation and why you are going to have to cut back. I don’t suggest doing this often, but there may come a time when you have no choice. You do not want to come across as rude. Instead, tell them that you have a full schedule and that you will only be able to speak with them at certain times. You may be surprised at how much this can better your relationship.
3. Charge them more. The more time you spend with a particular client the more money you should charge. This holds true no matter if you are spending time writing, or on the phone as a “consultant.â€
The next time you are dealing with a needy freelance writing client, consider using the three tips above.
Is something holding you back from becoming a successful freelance writer? Is there a reason why you are not making as much progress as you would like? If so, you need to pinpoint the roadblock and then determine how you are going to get around it.
Here are three things that may be getting in your way, as well as some tips for getting past them:
1. Your lack of knowledge. No matter what career path you choose, a lack of knowledge is going to slow you down sooner rather than later. If there is something you do not understand about becoming a freelance writer and the path you are going to take, now is the time to search for an answer. The longer you go without finding the right answer the more trouble you are going to run into.
2. A lack of time. Many people are interested in becoming a freelance writer, but are not able to find enough time to realize this dream. Does this sound familiar? The best advice I can give is this: make time, no matter what it takes. If you are working as a part-time freelance writer, get up in the morning before your 9 – 5 job and put in some work. If this doesn’t work, spend some hours in the evening getting your career on the right track.
3. Doubts about the future. Every freelance writer has doubts from time to time. Some begin to think they made a bad choice. Others believe that they are never going to earn enough money to be comfortable. Even though doubts are sure to creep into your head, you cannot let them get you down. In most cases, you will find that they are unsubstantiated.
Are any of the above roadblocks standing in your way?
