What’s on the iPod: Peachtree Battle by Butch Walker It’s Monday already? I’m expecting a good start to the week. I have a good bit of work already done on an article assignment, I’ve been ramping up marketing and it’s starting to pay off. Also, I hope to see a large client project finish up…
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Free Advice Friday: Becoming a Client Advocate
What’s on the iPod: I’m a Mess by Ed Sheeran It’s been a good week. I’ve reached out to some existing clients, some new-to-me clients, and some contacts. I’m helping one client finish up a project, and I’m looking forward to another project with them. Hopefully, that will be finalized soon. As I get further…
The Writing Career Cross-over
What I’m reading: Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe What’s on the iPod: Only For You by Heartless Bastards My busy Monday became a busy Tuesday became another busy one today. The projects I have aren’t complicated, but the deadlines are short. Plus, there’s some corralling of interviewees, so that takes some time. One project…
Reducing Writing Client Shock
What’s on the iPod: Gee Baby by Joe & Ann I’m making good progress on my big project. Having talked with the client, I’m feeling confident that I know what they want. I had provided them with a rough draft for review, because I wanted to get a sense for where their expectations are in…
Free Advice Friday: Using Writing Contracts to Nail Down Projects
What I’m reading: Strip Jack by Ian Rankin What’s on the iPod: Just Another by Pete Yorn Yesterday was a bit of a blur. I sat down to accomplish something. Well, I managed my marketing and a little editing on my poetry. Nothing more. There’s a fatigue running through me that can only be thyroid-related….
Identifying Your Ideal Writing Client
What’s on the iPod: Safe by The Airborne Toxic Event It’s been a fruitful week so far. I’ve made good progress on two articles and I hope to have one in to the editor today. The other won’t be far behind. That means Lori gets a much-deserved vacation soon. This week has also been fruitful…
6 Ways to Work with Writing Clients
What’s on the iPod: Nessun Dorma by Luciano Pavarotti COMING IN MAY: THE SIXTH ANNUAL WRITERS WORTH MONTH Have an idea for a post or want to guest post? Write to me at lwbean AT gmail and let’s talk! Beginners especially welcome to submit posts dicusssing challenges they face. This is an abbreviated week for…
Dealing with Tough Writing Client Responses
What’s on the iPod: Everything Has Changed by Taylor Swift (feat. Ed Sheeran) Yesterday was a good day. Despite one minor upset to start the day, I got halfway through a project that’s turning out to be a lot of fun to put together. I have one interview today and hopefully I’ll be able to…
The Writing Client Checklist
What’s on the iPod: Falling by Desmond Myers I dont’ know why it’s so, but I’ve always found Tuesdays to be some of the busiest days I’ve ever worked. Yesterday was no exception. I started with some interviews and quick articles, then progressed to more interviews and article revisions, then on to the large project,…
The 3 P’s of Writing Client Success
What’s on the iPod: Lonesome by Dr Dog Disjointed day yesterday — it started with an appointment that lasted until lunch time. I came home, got busy on a large project, but I was lacking steam. I pushed through and managed a few thousand words, but not the kind of progress I’d hoped for. Today…