Flaky Clients and How to Deal with Them

Yesterday we talked about flaky freelancers. Today I promised to go on a bit about flaky clients. It happens more than you think. Here are some ways to spot flaky clients: They ignore emails. They respond to emails days, weeks, even months later. They rarely offer feedback. They “forget” to pay. They promise information and don’t get back to you [...]

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Freelance Writing Jobs for Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Leads… Freelance Writer @ Beauregard Daily News Grant Writer - Philadelphia ($20/hour) Copywriter - Business Plans - Dallas ($25-$40/hour) Beauty/Hair/Fashion Blogger Needed @ Thin Denim Ltd Wealth News Expert Freelance Reporter - Print - Georgia Medical Editor - Princeton, NJ Freelance Technical Writer - New York Freelance Copywriter - New York Editor for My College Guide SEO Writers Needed Korean Culture Article Needed Web Editor Engineered Wood Journal Accepting [...]

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Are Writers the New Slave?

Here’s some fodder for discussion: Markus Mertz has a post up at Performancing asking if writers are the new slaves. He quotes an ad where the blogger is expected to write five posts per day for $55 a month. As you know, this is something I can go on about forever. If you wish to discuss freelance [...]

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Freelance Poetry Editor Wanted

Experienced, published poet to copy edit my translated poetry. Please send details about your poetry qualifications to: iharka@verizon.net ~~~~~~~~~~~

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Are Freelancers Flaky?

I’d like to call your attention to Ryan Caldwell’s post at Performancing this morning about the trustworthiness of freelancers and homeworkers. I think because we work at home and don’t have to face our employers, many of us feel we can take a few liberties. How will my employers know if I’m going [...]

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Freelance Writing Jobs for Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Leads…. Freelance Writer @ WJLA/Newschannel 8 - Arlington, VA Sr. Writer - Freelance @ Aspen Technology - Burlington, MA Freelance Greeting Card Writers @ Blue Mountain Arts ($300 per poem for publishing rights) Grant Writer for Pharmaceutical Company - Philadelphia ($20/hour) Business Plan Writer - Dallas ($25-$40/hour) Movie Blogger @ b5 Media - Must Live in L.A. Area Social Marketer @ Disaboom.com [...]

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Tweaking…

Ajay’s making a few tweaks for me today, so please bear with the wonkiness. Thanks, Ajay.

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Why I’m thankful

    I was thinking about Thanksgiving today. Not necessarily about turkey and mashed potatoes, but more about how each year life gets better and better.  I don’t want to bore you too much, but here are a few things I’m thankful for this year. (Don’t worry, they’re (mostly) all on topic) I’m thankful I can do what [...]

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Freelance Writing Jobs for Monday, November 19, 2007

Leads… Freelance Reporter - Print - Atlanta Freelance Writers @ Lenawee Magazine Freelance SEO Web Content Copywriter @ Adteractive - San Diego Seeking Accomplished Sports Writers - NASCAR, Football, Golf Financial Market Freelance Writers Wanted Travel Guide Writer Travel Blogger @ Brave New Traveler ($20 for 400-700 words) Freelance Writer for Hair and Beauty Magazines Company News, Tips, and Rumors Blogger @ Trenchmice [...]

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We Get Letters…

To be honest, I wasn’t sure if I should continue to post weekly letters. My poll tells me you really don’t like reading the reader mail, yet I received a flood of emails requesting I continue because it’s one of your favorite reasons to visit. I’ll just throw this out there and see what happens. I [...]

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