Comments on: Writers Worth: Finding Your Ideal Client

By: Lori Widmer

Lori Widmer — Wed, 06 May 2015 15:14:04 +0000

Isn't it a great line, Alina? And you're right — Ashley's points are dead on.

By: Alina Bradford

Alina Bradford — Tue, 05 May 2015 20:51:51 +0000

All of these tips are dead on! Loved the line about low-hanging fruit.

By: Lori Widmer

Lori Widmer — Tue, 05 May 2015 15:07:42 +0000

That's my favorite line too, Paula. 🙂

By: Ashley

Ashley — Mon, 04 May 2015 19:11:32 +0000

Thanks, Lori, for having me as part of Writers Worth Month. It's an honor!

And yes, Sharon, it makes a world of difference to know I'm providing a real service to my clients and getting paid well to do it.

Thanks, Cathy -- I owe a lot of my success to advice you and everyone who visits this blog have given me over the years.

Paula -- Wow, I'm glad I can offer something new to such an established writer as you!

Thanks for reading, everyone!

By: Paula

Paula — Mon, 04 May 2015 14:56:06 +0000

Now I see why I've always liked you so much, Ashley...we both love persuasive writing and once wanted to be lawyers. (Not sure about you, but I was intimidated by the sheer amount of case law lawyers need to know.) We both enjoy conducting interviews, too.

My favorite line from your post is, "...I pursued the low-hanging fruit. And when I say “low,” I mean fell-off-the-tree-and-rotting-on-the-ground low." That may be the best description of content mills I've ever heard.

You also taught me something new. I'd never thought to check financial info of potential clients on Manta. Great tip!

By: Lori Widmer

Lori Widmer — Mon, 04 May 2015 14:02:14 +0000

Ashley, thank you again for such a great post! Wonderful advice here.

By: Anne Wayman

Anne Wayman — Mon, 04 May 2015 13:38:31 +0000

Excellent!

By: Cathy Miller

Cathy Miller — Mon, 04 May 2015 12:41:09 +0000

It's been fun to watch your journey, Ashley. Great example of knowing your worth and going after it. 🙂

By: Sharon Hurley Hall

Sharon Hurley Hall — Mon, 04 May 2015 11:56:58 +0000

Great story, Ashley. So glad you found the confidence to ask for what you want. It makes such a difference to the way you feel about freelancing, doesn't it?