Did you know that your daily newspaper can be a good source of leads for freelance writing jobs? I’m not necessarily talking about the job ads, either, in case you are wondering. If you are looking for work from local clients, the newspaper is a good way to find out what’s happening with businesses and organizations in your community. Check out the business section to find out which companies are introducing new products or hiring more staff. A business that is launching a new product may be interested in your pitch to update their marketing materials or web site to [Read more…]
Ask, Ask, Ask Your Way to More Freelance Writing Work
September 9, 2009. 5 Comments
If you want to turn a one-time gig into a source of repeat business, a good strategy is to remember the “Three Asks,” as I like to think of them. The first one is just good customer service, and the other two have to do with marketing. Here’s the rundown: Ask if the Client Needs Anything Else When you hand in your work to the client, ask them to let you know whether they need anything else. This could be interpreted to mean revisions or edits, or the client could interpret it to mean another project that complements the first [Read more…]
Don't Ignore the Hidden Job Market for Freelancers
August 8, 2009. 5 Comments
I read recently that only about 20 percent of jobs are ever advertised. We post some of them here at FWJ regularly. That means that a whopping 80 percent of all opportunities are never advertised. Most people looking for freelance writing work concentrate their efforts on the portion of the market that is readily accessible. Why Answer Job Ads? The short answer to why people who are looking for work look to job ads is that like the low-hanging fruit, these kinds of opportunities are accessible and relatively easy to get. The client indicates they are looking to hire someone [Read more…]
