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By: Samar

Samar — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 20:57:50 +0000

Paula - Thanks, Paula. It wasn't until I did a few audio interviews that I realized people pronounced my name wrong :)

Twice in a month is a very good sign! Ask them for a testimonial.

Also, whenever you want to gain experience in a new skill, do it for a lower rate or for no pay. This way, you'll find more people willing to hire you. Get them to give you honest feedback and testimonials. Once you've gotten a few clients under your belt, you can raise your rates - substantially.

Good luck!

By: Paula

Paula — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 16:10:31 +0000

Nice post, Samar (and now I know the right way to pronounce your name).

My problem is undervaluing myself. I do value my skills in my main niche, but am (slowly) building confidence in other areas. It's helped that a big client of my sister's graphic design firm has twice requested my editing services in the last month or so.

By: Samar

Samar — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 14:46:34 +0000

Cathy - Thanks Cathy! Bulldog is right. The second you start thinking about not being good enough or blaming the state of freelancing etc. you're setting yourself up for failure. I made it by putting my head down and working through every obstacle that came up - both the real ones and those put up by me.

Devon - That's a brilliant approach Devon. I always feel that when you contact companies on your own, you have the upper hand. You get to direct the conversation and steer them in the direction you want to go in. Case in point the clients I convince that they need content plans for their blogs.

Kimberly - I keep hearing that too and it never fails to amaze me. I think the reason I broke free from low paying work was because I always believed that there were higher paying gigs out there. I just had to find them and deal with the mistakes and issues I mention in the post above. Thanks for commenting!

Lori - Thankyou for letting me guest post Lori! Hope your daughter is doing better now.

Thankfully it didn't take me long to realize that I was my biggest road block. It's all about taking responsibility for yourself, your work and your business. Oh and freelancing is definitely NOT dead and will never be simply because it's a business. It either fails or succeeds. The model doesn't die.

By: Lori

Lori — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 13:35:40 +0000

Thanks again for the post, Samar! I think #5 is the toughest one to overcome. How many times do we hear "There's nothing out there!" or "Freelancing is dead!" I heard it three times last week. It's an easy speed bump that people who aren't sure of themselves build. "I can't get past this! What, are you nuts?"

It's all about wanting it. Then you can go for it.

By: Kimberly Ben

Kimberly Ben — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 13:10:40 +0000

Great tips, Samar. You're right about some freelance writers not believing that there are companies out their willing to pay better rates. I was conversing by email with another writer last week about a webinar she was hosting, and she mentioned that a lot of freelancers actually accuse her of lying about the reality of better paying jobs. This belief continues to be an obstacle for some.

By: Devon Ellington

Devon Ellington — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 12:51:43 +0000

Good stuff.

My only addition, as the ultimate Anti-Niche, is to look BEYOND your niche. Find a company whose work intrigues and excites you and convince them they can't live without you! I like to create jobs at companies that interest me, rather than waiting until they think they've got a slot open.