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3 Characteristics of a Successful Freelance Writer

You may have heard it said that anyone can become a freelance writer. While this may be true to
an extent, the ones who make it for the long haul stand out from the crowd. Outside of having
writing skills (a MUST), these are the 3 key characteristics that will help ensure your greater
success. If you don't have these skills perfected, there are steps you can take to improve them
and we've included tips for you below.
Successful Freelancers Stick to Their Schedule
As a freelancer it's tempting to play hooky. When you're the boss nobody knows if you're working
or playing. In fact, your client doesn't really care as long as you get your work done and
respond to them promptly.
However, as you already know, things happen. If you wait until the very last minute to work on a
project chances are that's the day you're going to be sick. That's the day your internet is
going to go down. It's very stressful and often puts you in a situation where you have to ask
the client for more time. That's not a good way to earn repeat business or referrals.
Sticking to a schedule accomplishes a few things. The first is that it helps you stay relatively
stress free. This is important or you're going to get burnt out quickly. Your schedule also
helps you plan for play time. Finally, sticking to a schedule helps you remain professional.
Make sure you schedule your work hours and prioritize client work. Figure out which times of day
are your most productive and take advantage of that. And most importantly, don't take on more
than you can manage and make client satisfaction a priority.
Successful Freelancers Know Their Market
It's very important for you to know your customer inside and out. What do they need? Why do they
need it? How can you offer them the best value possible? When you understand your market, your
customer, then you can offer them exactly what they need. It makes being a freelancer much
easier and more profitable.
But more than that, they know how to target their IDEAL CLIENT. The client who is going to be
easiest to work with, value your time and pay you well. We include detailed training for you in
our WriterHelpWanted membership to help you identify those best clients for you.
Successful Freelancers Actively Market Their Skills
Rather than sitting back and waiting for new clients to come to them, a successful freelancer
markets their services and seeks customers and projects. Marketing isn't something everyone
loves to do. However, if you want to make money as a freelancer it's important to market your
services. Additionally, if you enjoy your freelance specialty and/or niche then marketing is
actually quite fun.
It's easy to get busy with clients and then forget to continue to market yourself, but marketing
is an important part of your business. Make sure you:
* Help your client identify the ongoing needs they have for your service and show them how it
will help them grow their business.
* Ask for referrals and actively follow up with those referrals.
* Build relationships with other freelancers, so you can refer work to one another
It can be very rewarding to be a freelancer and if you're already freelancing, you know it can
also be quite challenging. Approach your freelance career as if you were creating a
business...because you are creating a business. Plan your business. Create policies and
procedures. Establish a system of working that balances work and free time. The more
professional your freelance business is, the more successful you'll be.
Want to Write for a Living? Here Are the Ostacles to Overcome
WriterHelpWanted.com co-founders, Ron Douglas and Alice Seba, recently got together to discuss
the 5 obstacles that keep most writer from earning a good living from their writing. Click here
to access this eye-opening recording:
http://rohit5414.writerhelp.hop.clickbank.net/?pid=obstacle

Subject Line: If you can write, you can make a living

 

Hello [name],

 

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Regards,

[Name]

 

 

 

SUBJECT: A Sneak Peek Tour, Just for You

 

Hi [Name]

 

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Regards,

[NAME]

 

 

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Regards,

[NAME]

 

 

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Regards,

[Name]

 

 

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Alternate Subject - Free guide: Add more impact to your writing

Alternate Subject #2 - Free Download: Visual Content for More Engagement and Response

 

Hi [name],

 

Writing is powerful. It's persuasive. It can even create vivid imagery in one's mind when they're engrossed in a story or other piece of writing.

 

But remember we live in a visual world and this is especially true on the Internet where attention span is fleeting. When someone visits your blog post or Kindle book page, you have just a couple of seconds to capture their attention or they'll simply click away.

 

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Regards,

[Name]

 

Subject Line: Download these free byline templates

Alternate Subject: The key to targeted clicks (free download)

 

Hi [name],

 

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Regards,

[Name]

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Regards,

[Name]

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Regards,

[Name]

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Regards,

[Name]

Subject Line: Free Download: 34 Ways to Profit with Your Writing

 

Hello [name],

 

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Regards,

[Name]

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Regards,

[Name]

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Hello [name],

 

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Oh and bring a pen and paper to take some notes on how apply this practical advice to your own life.

 

Regards,

[Name]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Getting Your First Writing Client and Then Some

Your first client may be your most important one. They may also be the toughest client to get. As a freelance writer, clients want to see that you have experience. However, if you're new to freelancing then you may not have any experience to share. It's a frustrating circle.

The good news is that there are several ways to gain your first client and that valuable experience that you need. Let's talk about how to get your first clients and then help you step things up and gather even more valuable clients for your business.

Getting Your First Clients

#1 Freelance Job Sites

Job sites provide you with the opportunity to gain a freelance job. The downside to many freelance job sites is that they often don't pay well. However, if you're looking to build your portfolio and your experience then the fee is secondary. You can quickly get the experience that you need through sites like Upwork, Freelancer and others.

#2 Non-Profits

Non-profit organizations need help. Your valuable skills can benefit them and give you the experience you need. And people who work for non-profit organizations are generally very good about paying it forward. When you do a great job for them they may become your best referral source.

#3 Spec

Some freelance providers can benefit by doing work on spec. This means the client doesn't pay for the work unless they like it. If they use your work then they pay you. It seems risky, but whether you get paid or not, you're getting material for your portfolio. Ask for referrals from people you know to get work like this.

Getting More Clients As You Get More Experience

How many clients do you want to have? Do you want a full schedule, 40 hours or more a week? Or do you want just a few clients annually? Part of building a freelance business that meets your goals is to focus on marketing your business and getting more clients. Here are a few tips and strategies to get more clients for your freelance business.

Network

Networking both online and off is a fantastic way to build a solid freelancing business. Online and off you can connect with potential clients and potential partners. Partnerships with other freelancers can be extremely profitable.

For example, if you're a web content writer, you might partner with a graphic designer to create complete website packages for your clients.

And when you know other business owners and build those connections, you never know where work or referrals will come from. And speaking of referrals, that's the next point.

Referrals

Word of mouth is excellent. It truly helps build a freelance business because the testimonial for your business is coming from someone else. You can encourage word of mouth by offering a referral bonus. For example, any client that sends a new client to you gets a percentage off their next project. You can maintain your referral business and track referrals by simply asking each new client how they've heard about you.

Showcasing Your Freelance Portfolio or Resume

One of the best ways to get more clients and to establish your credibility is to have a winning portfolio. You also have to make sure your portfolio is available to view. The easiest way to accomplish this is to place your portfolio on your website or blog. 

If you're a writer then you can easily post writing samples, but make sure you have permission from clients to do so. List the companies you've worked with. If they have websites, then link to them. Your portfolio or resume helps establish credibility. It gives potential prospects some confidence that they can count on you to satisfy their needs.

Build Your Website

Many writers start with freelance sites and rely on their profiles from those sites, but don't get stuck there. Have your own website where clients can come to you when they need you, instead of you chasing down work all the time. A website allows you to showcase your specialty, grow your mailing list of potential clients and gives your clients an easy place to refer new clients to.

Make sure your website includes:

* Your portfolio

* Testimonials/References

* About Me Page

* Services

* Pricing

* Contact information

* Policies and procedures

* FAQs

But most importantly, make sure it shows why you're the go-to person for your type of writing service. Stand apart from the crowd and you're more likely to attract the precise client you're looking for.

As you've probably gathered, there are abundant opportunities for freelance writers online. You just have to get out there and get them.

What to Do Next: Download This Free

If you're ready to start brainstorming on the writing markets you might explore, we've got a free guide called 34 Ways to Profit from Your Writing. It's a sneak peek into our Writer Help Wanted membership (see more at: http://ROHIT5414.writerhelp.hop.clickbank.net) that gives you the training, resources and handy tools to help you write for a living.

Get the free guide here: http://ROHIT5414.writerhelp.hop.clickbank.net/?pid=34ways

 

 

 

3 Characteristics of a Successful Freelance Writer

You may have heard it said that anyone can become a freelance writer. While this may be true to an extent, the ones who make it for the long haul stand out from the crowd. Outside of having writing skills (a MUST), these are the 3 key characteristics that will help ensure your greater success. If you don't have these skills perfected, there are steps you can take to improve them and we've included tips for you below.

Successful Freelancers Stick to Their Schedule

As a freelancer it's tempting to play hooky. When you're the boss nobody knows if you're working or playing. In fact, your client doesn't really care as long as you get your work done and respond to them promptly.

However, as you already know, things happen. If you wait until the very last minute to work on a project chances are that's the day you're going to be sick. That's the day your internet is going to go down. It's very stressful and often puts you in a situation where you have to ask the client for more time. That's not a good way to earn repeat business or referrals.

Sticking to a schedule accomplishes a few things. The first is that it helps you stay relatively stress free. This is important or you're going to get burnt out quickly. Your schedule also helps you plan for play time. Finally, sticking to a schedule helps you remain professional.

Make sure you schedule your work hours and prioritize client work. Figure out which times of day are your most productive and take advantage of that. And most importantly, don't take on more than you can manage and make client satisfaction a priority.

Successful Freelancers Know Their Market

It's very important for you to know your customer inside and out. What do they need? Why do they need it? How can you offer them the best value possible? When you understand your market, your customer, then you can offer them exactly what they need. It makes being a freelancer much easier and more profitable.

But more than that, they know how to target their IDEAL CLIENT. The client who is going to be easiest to work with, value your time and pay you well. We include detailed training for you in our WriterHelpWanted membership to help you identify those best clients for you.

Successful Freelancers Actively Market Their Skills

Rather than sitting back and waiting for new clients to come to them, a successful freelancer markets their services and seeks customers and projects. Marketing isn't something everyone loves to do. However, if you want to make money as a freelancer it's important to market your services. Additionally, if you enjoy your freelance specialty and/or niche then marketing is actually quite fun.

It's easy to get busy with clients and then forget to continue to market yourself, but marketing is an important part of your business. Make sure you:

* Help your client identify the ongoing needs they have for your service and show them how it will help them grow their business.

* Ask for referrals and actively follow up with those referrals.

* Build relationships with other freelancers, so you can refer work to one another

It can be very rewarding to be a freelancer and if you're already freelancing, you know it can also be quite challenging. Approach your freelance career as if you were creating a business...because you are creating a business. Plan your business. Create policies and procedures. Establish a system of working that balances work and free time. The more professional your freelance business is, the more successful you'll be.

Want to Write for a Living? Here Are the Ostacles to Overcome

WriterHelpWanted.com co-founders, Ron Douglas and Alice Seba, recently got together to discuss the 5 obstacles that keep most writer from earning a good living from their writing. Click here to access this eye-opening recording:

http://ROHIT5414.writerhelp.hop.clickbank.net/?pid=obstacle