Comments on: Freelance Files: Protecting Your Billable Hours https://wordsonpageblog.com/2019/04/freelance-files-protecting-your-billable-hours.html a freelance writing resource. Tue, 16 Apr 2019 21:53:12 +0000 hourly 1 By: lwidmer https://wordsonpageblog.com/2019/04/freelance-files-protecting-your-billable-hours.html#comment-18052 Tue, 16 Apr 2019 21:53:12 +0000 http://wordsonpageblog.com/?p=7183#comment-18052 In reply to Paula Hendrickson.

Yea, my guy had a great attitude, too. Love your approach!

]]> By: Paula Hendrickson https://wordsonpageblog.com/2019/04/freelance-files-protecting-your-billable-hours.html#comment-18051 Mon, 15 Apr 2019 16:17:10 +0000 http://wordsonpageblog.com/?p=7183#comment-18051 I’ve had it happen a couple of times, most recently when writing copy for a book about my hometown. (Several writers wrote about various topics within the same book.) The first call went really long, but I usually use that as a gauge for the type of person I’m dealing with. This guy had a positive vibe, but liked to yammer. So whenever he emailed saying he wanted to call, I’d do what you did and limit the time. I’d say, “I have a window from 2:00-2:15 if that works for you.” That way I’m still common across as open and accepting, but also underscoring that I’m a professional who’s on a schedule that he needs to respect. It worked beautifully.

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