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Make Searching for Freelance Writing Gigs a Habit

Make Time in Your Schedule to Reach Out to Potential Clients

By on February 14, 2011. 5 Comments
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Part of being a freelancer is looking for work. Even when we have a full plate, we are aware that our status can change very quickly. Clients run out of work, we decide that it’s time to move on, or we simply experience a dry spell. Since a phone call or e-mail can change our work schedules (and have an impact on our cash flow) very quickly, getting into the habit of always being on the lookout for new opportunities is important. The “job” of a writer is not just about thinking stuff up; it also involves the functions of [Read more…]

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How to Use Your Freelance Work Personality to Your Advantage

Know Yourself Before Applying for a Gig

By on January 24, 2011. 7 Comments

Don’t let the title of this post fool you. I’m not suggesting that you become some type of chameleon and develop an entirely different persona at work. (If you have already done so and it’s working for you, carry on, though. Why mess with success?) I got the idea for the post from watching a medical show on television. I enjoy watching real life ones that show medical professionals as problem solvers. Since I’m always curious about what other people do for a living and why they were drawn to a particular type of work, I pay particular attention to [Read more…]

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Do You Ask for the Gig?

Getting the Client to Make a Decision

By on November 1, 2010. 4 Comments
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You’ve been talking to a prospective client about his or her writing needs. So far, everything sounds good. You know you can do the work and give the client what they want, but they haven’t made you an offer. Now what? In this situation, you do have some options. You can back off and focus on the work you have in front of you right now and give the client some space and hope that when the time comes to hire someone that you will get nod. You have another option, though, and that is to assert yourself and get [Read more…]

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How to Target Your Freelance Writing Job Search for Newbies

By on October 11, 2010. 2 Comments

Your first freelance writing job is the hardest one to get, in my opinion. Once you have one (or a few) gigs under your belt, you can use your past writing experience to propel yourself forward to the next opportunity. How do you approach the task of landing that first gig, then? Start with what you know, and I don’t necessarily mean the fact that you have been writing for yourself for years. Working on your own projects is not the same thing as taking on client work. Both of them involve writing, but your own work is more of [Read more…]

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Reapplying After Being Turned Down for a Gig

Sometimes You Can Go Back Again

By on September 20, 2010. 4 Comments
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If you have applied for a freelance writing job and didn’t get hired, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you should consider that door closed and never contact that prospective client again. There are times when you should consider taking another run at getting hired by a client you would like to work with. You Feel You Can Present Yourself Better There are times when we apply for freelance writing jobs and realize afterward that we could have done a better job at presenting ourselves as a good fit for that client. If you sent off your resume and realized later [Read more…]

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Fall is a Great Time to Step Up Your Job Search

Cooler Temperatures Mean Market is Heating Up

By on September 6, 2010. 1 Comment
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September’s here and the days are cool….maybe it doesn’t feel like fall where you live yet, but there is definitely a change in the air. When children start back to school, it’s a sign that the more casual atmosphere of summer is finished and our focus is back on rolling up our sleeves and getting down to business. What does that mean for freelance writers? Clients are once again focused on projects. Corporate clients who are working with a set budget may be looking to get work assigned and completed before year end. How do you tap into the freelance [Read more…]

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Is the Word “Freelance” Hurting Your Job Search?

By on August 30, 2010. 10 Comments

Have you ever thought about what a potential client thinks when you describe yourself as a “freelance” writer? The dictionary software on my Mac defines freelance as follows: “working for different companies at different times rather than being permanently employed by one company” A person who can’t hold onto a job for a time is generally looked down upon, since we value people who can commit to an employer for a time. Companies recognize long-term workers and may even provide them with gifts or bonuses in return for their years of service. If you tell someone you are a freelance [Read more…]

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Posts You May Have Missed

By on April 28, 2009. Leave a Comment

Freelance Writing Jobs is a network of seven blogs, including this job leads blog. Since most folks come for the leads only, I like to turn them on to what else is going on in our network since our other bloggers all have great tips and advice. Here are some posts you may have missed. From the home page at Freelance Writing Jobs by Deborah Ng: 10 Reasons You’re Not Receiving a Good Response to Your Freelance Writing Job Ad 15 People and Places to Follow on Twitter to Find Freelance Writing Jobs 5 Ways to Find Freelance Writing Jobs [Read more…]

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