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Customizing Your LOI for Multiple Niches
Note: I’ve realized that I have a lot of content from many years ago that is still very relevant that gets buried in my blog. On Wednesdays I’m going to start publishing an older post that I updated. This is a post from a few years ago that I question that I still get asked…
[Read more...]How to Ask for Work from Current and Past Clients
Note from Jennifer: I got several questions from my July income post earlier this week about checking in with clients. Since it’s such as a successful strategy for me, I updated a post from a few years ago to share what I do and how it works for me. This summer has been slow for…
[Read more...]The 3 Stages of Success as a Freelance Writer
Note from Jennifer: I’m on vacation this week so I’m sharing one of my favorite posts from five years ago. People often judge the success of freelance writers by the amount of money you make. Or the prestige of your clients. But I use another marker: your ability to choose your own clients. And I…
[Read more...]Turning Down a Client: Creating Your Personal Red Flag List
Note from Jennifer: I’m slammed right now with a bunch of projects and homeless dachshunds so I’m updating a post from a few years ago. I hope to get my March income post out this week! It’s a common comment on writers’ forums. “I’m talking to a new client about work and something felt off.”…
[Read more...]You are Leaving Money on the Table if You Don’t Follow Up
Freelancing is a bit all over the map right now. Some writers are hearing crickets. Others are swamped. And then those that were super busy suddenly have a blank calendar. You should always be marketing for new clients, but right now I think it’s even more important. While inbound leads and referrals typically have…
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