I was working with a client a number of months ago when this happened: Based on the notes provided, I wrote a draft. It came back — not what they wanted. I revised, based on the feedback given. It came back — not right. Harumph. Okay, pick up the phone. The conversation was enlightening in…
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Writers Worth: Taking Care of You
What’s this? A post on a holiday? Don’t worry — the message is simple: Freelancer, give yourself permission to enjoy some down time. Today: Don’t check email. Don’t feel guilty for not getting a head start on that big project. Don’t schedule tweets. Don’t look over your to-do list. Don’t think about work. At all….
Writers Worth: Changing Perspective
Wow. Just a few more days to Writers Worth Month. Thank you for coming along with me as we celebrate our skills, abilities, and love for this wild ride we call freelancing. This month we’ve talked about a lot of things — from feeling worthless to calling bullshit to competing to convincing clients you’re worth…
Writers Worth: Researching Your Next Client
I hope you’ve found some useful content here this Writers Worth Month. Thanks again to all of the guests who have shared their thoughts and insights with us. They help make this a great annual celebration, and I learn something from each of them. I hope you do, too. Today, it’s just you and me….
Writers Worth: Eliminating Freelance Competition
Competition. It’s something I’ve said doesn’t exist in freelance writing. We have colleagues, some of whom actually share the same specialty or niche, but since there is a seemingly limitless supply of work for the actively marketing/networking freelancer, that shouldn’t matter. It hasn’t in my orbit, and I know at least three other writers who…
Writers Worth: It’s Nothing Personal
Writers, rejection happens. A lot. Even when you’re ten years into your career, you’re not about to please everyone. That’s Anne Wayman’s message in today’s guest post — her second here this month. Anne, a veteran writer and someone who’s taught many of us to let go of the emotional baggage we writers tend to…
Writers Worth: Your Freelance Writing Formula
It’s hard to believe this is the last full week of Writers Worth Month! We’ll still have posts through May 31st, so check back every day. Still, it’s fine to show up here every day and read about how worthy your skills are, blah blah…. Today, we’re actually going to calculate it. And Cathy Miller…
Writers Worth: Expressing Your Worth
My husband and I were at a high-end kitchen design shop not long ago. We were browsing for ideas, and in the process, we were greeted by one of the salespeople. The man introduced himself, explained the showroom floor, then hung back at the front of the store until we sought him out. He then…
Writers Worth: Bad Offer, Disguised
I was talking with a client prospect not long ago, and it became apparent that I was being railroaded. It was a simple conversation — we were to explore writing projects that I assumed (rightly) I was being considered for. Only the offer that came back wasn’t one of a client/writer business relationship, but more of a…
Writers Worth: Your Freelance Writing Value
I remember the moment I connected with Sharon Hurley Hall on social media. I was giddy. I’d stalked followed Sharon for a while and liked everything she posted. She’s smart. She’s successful. She’s professional. I wanted to know her — hell, be her. When you read her post, you’ll want to be her, too. How to Value…