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Freelance Writing: Your Clients and Your Writing Career

In this week's issue of Fab Freelance Writing Ezine, we talk about your writing clients.

Here's an excerpt from the Editorial:

Your clients make the difference between a sad writing career, and a wonderful writing career.

It's your choice: what kind of writing career do YOU want? When I'm speaking with new writers, they invariably talk about the projects they're working on. When I speak with professional writers however, they talk about the clients they've got, and the clients they will get. (Professional PLAN…:-))

Professional writers focus on CLIENTS. Once they've got a client, they fasten onto him like a lifeline, because he is. They know it's a thousand times easier to keep a client, than it is to find a new one.

Some of my clients have been with me for ten to 15 years. How much income do you think I've made from each one of them over that time?

Professional clients LOVE their clients. They keep them because they think about them, and help them.

Consider for a moment… Picture this scenario.

You've just completed a press release campaign for a client. He's paid you $3,500 and the money's in your bank account.

Now what? Do you dust off your hands and get to work on the next project in your pipeline?

Yes, you do. But FIRST, before you go on to anything else, you take out your calendar program and enter some tasks into your schedule.

Read the rest in the ezine. It's out tomorrow.

 

Pin Yourself… And Your Writing Clients

I’m sure you’ve heard of Pinterest. If you’re not using the site, this week we’ve got a free tutorial in our writing tips ezine to help you to get started.

Here's an excerpt from the Editorial:

In this week's issue, there's something a little different. I'm sure you've heard of the online pinboard, Pinterest. It's a guilty pleasure for millions of people. And for you, if you like it. :-)

Once you've learn how to use it, Pinterest can be a source of income. Businesses are taking notice of Pinterest, and they're looking for writers to create and maintain their boards. We'll  discuss the potential of Pinterest as an income source for you soon. In preparation for that, let's get you started using the site, and creating your own boards.

I've included a Pinterest tutorial in the issue which helps you to get an account, and set it up, step by step. The tutorial's packed with screen shots, so just follow along.

It's very easy, and you'll be pinning before you know it.

Enjoy the issue; it's out tomorrow. Subscribe now, if you're not a member.

 

Unethical Client Requests: Say No! (And Keep a Record)

You’re a writer. A client asks you to do something unethical.

What do you do?

The short answer is that you say NO. And you put your response into writing.

Let’s say a client you’ve been working with for a while asks you to “reword” an ebook that’s selling well. You’ll find these kinds of writing projects on some of the outsourcing sites. Some writers manage to convince themselves that these projects are OK, because “others are doing it.”

Whatever your own opinions on this, let’s say that you think this is unethical.

If You Think It’s Unethical, It Is

Anybody can make an argument for anything, any time. You set your own standards and policies.

If a client asks you to do something which you consider unethical, give him a written response which says “No.” You don’t need to give reasons. You’re not arguing. You’re just saying NO!

Respond in writing, even if the client has asked you in a meeting, or over the phone. If you’re working with him on other projects, and something happens later, you want a record of who asked what, and what your response was. You’re covering yourself.

Of course, you’ll be professional and pleasant, at all times. Never be afraid to maintain your own standards however.

Should you keep working with a client who’s asked you to do something unethical?

If this is a longterm client, and the request was an aberration, yes. On the other hand, if this is a new client, it’s up to you.

Freelance Writing Jobs Which Are HOT Right Now (ezine)

 

This week in Fab Freelance Writing Ezine our theme is the hottest, newest writing gigs for you in 2012.
   
As I said in a recent message to you, The fashion for "content marketing" -- that is, attracting traffic and sales to a website via content, means that there are more GOOD writing jobs than there are good writers to fill them.

I gave you a little plan which I created for Robert, a student, so that he could get clients willing to pay upwards of $200 per article/ blog post.

Everything you need to know is in the ezine. By the way, if you're not a subscriber, you're missing out. I talk about stuff in the ezine which I never mention on the blog. So join the thousands of other writers who look on Fab Freelance Writing Ezine as their secret weapon. :-)

 

By the way, in conjunction with the ezine, there's a readers'-only offering for you. This will ensure that you're up to speed, and can take advantage of all the opportunities.

 

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Writing Challenge: Taking Back Control of Your Writing

Do you want to succeed in your freelance writing career? If you do, you need to take back control of your writing, and act, rather than react.

You'll need to avoid what I call the “Sleeping Beauty” trap. Writers who are Sleeping Beauties spend a lot of time waiting.

For example, perhaps someone has asked you for a quote on a writing job. You send the quote, and wait for a response. Two weeks later, you're still waiting.

Worse, instead of going about your business and writing, you ask all your friends and other writers why you haven't heard from the prospect after you sent the quote. You wonder whether the prospect thinks you're "good enough" to handle the writing job.

You're also caught in the Sleeping Beauty trap if you send out an invoice to a client and then spend the money before you have it in the bank.

Some clients are slow payers, and you need to nudge them along. If you're caught in the Sleeping Beauty trap, instead of sending an invoice, and a reminder a week later, and another reminder a week after that, you wait... and wait.

Grab the Reins: Take Back Control of Your Career

As a freelance writer, you define your own career. You decide for whom you'll work, and how much you'll charge.

The hardest thing to accept as a freelance writer is the need to act, consistently, without waiting to see the results of your actions.

When you work for someone else, and get a paycheck, they tell you what to do. As a freelancer, there's no one to give you orders. You need to be proactive: you decide what you'll do, and then you do it.

Are you wondering where the you're caught in the Sleeping Beauty trap? You're caught in the trap if you look for others to give you permission to do what you want to, if you're afraid to ask for what you want, and if you allow others to define you.

Here's how to take back control:

* Set goals;

* Work on your goals every day;

* Trust yourself.


Stop being a Sleeping Beauty writer. Take control of your writing career. Only then will you become the writer you were meant to be.

 

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Hobbyist Writer to Full-Time Income FAST

Want to earn a full-time income as a writer? This week, in Fab Freelance Writing Ezine, we'll look at how you can turn your writing hobby to profit.

It's easier than you think.

It starts with your mindset. 

You build your professional mindset by understanding what sells.

More in the ezine, which is out tomorrow.

Enjoy. :-)

 

Freelance Writing Fees: Amateur to Pro (Ezine)

In Wednesday's issue of Fab Freelance Writing Ezine, we'll be discussing freelance writing fees.

Here's an excerpt from the Editorial:

As you may know, over on the blog, I've been discussing content farms and the huge sums various companies are generating from content.

Scary stuff, especially this post, "Content Farm Master Plan: You Need to Study This".

The devaluation of content into a commodity creates problems for all freelance writers.

New writers think that dismal fees for content are somehow "standard" rates for their writing.
Established writers lower their rates, because they imagine that they can't compete against these "standard" rates.

It's not true, you'll be relieved to learn.

If you're not a subscriber, subscribe now, and watch for Wednesday's issue.

 

Niche Blogging: Your Key to Hands-off Income Every Day

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What You MUST Know To Succeed As A Writer (Ezine)

This week in Fab Freelance Writing Ezine, we discuss "What You MUST Know To Succeed As A Writer". Here's an excerpt from the Editorial:

... let's look at the ONE essential prerequisite for success as a writer.

Back when I was young and naive, I believed that there was just one essential for success: writing well.

I was right, but I was too innocent to understand that although writing well is essential, it's simply a foundation. I've known dozens of writers with skills which make me weep with envy.

Unfortunately, their wonderful skills aren't enough. They are and will remain hobbyist writers. They'll never be able to make a living as a writer.

They have a problem, which amounts to a flaw, and often they don't even know it exists. This flaw destroys their chances of a successful writing career.

This issue is out tomorrow.

Instant Salable Ideas: Write and Sell

I've just completed the article "Instant Salable Ideas: Thinking Like a Professional Writer" for the upcoming issue of our writing tips ezine, which will be out tomorrow.

Here's an excerpt:

Do you want to sell everything you write? You can. You can get instant salable ideas, if you think like a professional writer.

Let's look at the steps you take.

Markets Come First: Who's Buying?

Markets always come first, and you'll take a giant stride toward  professionalism when you start looking at the world as a collection of markets.

Want to write a book? Find publishers who are buying the kind of book you want to write.

Want to write articles? Ditto. Check out markets. I'm sure you've heard people saying that you must read the publications for which you want to write. Read the publications, and if you feel that you understand the kind of material they're publishing, and can write at that level, then approach them with a letter introducing yourself.

Enjoy this issue -- and remember, you must be subscribed to receive it.

 

Holidays Goodies Package -- increase your writing income FAST in 2011

It's that time of year again, Christmas for writers :-) Check out your holiday writing guides. Get inspired, get motivated, and build the income you want in 2011.

Writing Services: How to Write YouTube Scripts

This week in Fab Freelance Writing Ezine, our primary article is: "Hot Youtube Scripts: How to Write Them and How to Promote Yourself As a Scriptwriter".

Here's an excerpt:

This week, we're going to look at writing YouTube scripts. Once you get comfortable with this, you'll have a new service you can provide to your clients. 

Over the past few months, I've seen many people advertising for YouTube script writers on Craiglist, and on other sites. However few (if any) writers are offering this service. 

If you establish yourself in this field, expect to make a nice income. Script writing for online video will be very hot in the years to come.

Read the rest in the ezine. This issue will be sent to subscribers in a couple of days.

Next week we'll be discussing another hot new writing service you can provide: "Writing Facebook Fan Pages: Promote This New Writing Service and Get Eager Clients".

FYI, the content in the ezine is exclusive; I won't be publishing it elsewhere. Enjoy. :-)

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New "Selling Yourself As a Writer" Series Launching on Fab Freelance Writing Blog (PR)

Angela Booth is launching a new "Selling Yourself As a Writer" series on her popular Fab Freelance Writing Blog. The series gives both established and new writers powerful strategies to get a constant flow of writing jobs and take advantage of opportunities.

Top copywriter, writing teacher and author Angela Booth is launching the "Selling Yourself As a Writer" series on the Fab Freelance Writing Blog this week. The series will run over the next few months.

Angela says that she developed the new series because many writers find making sales of their writing services and products a real challenge. Angela says: "Writers readily admit that they lack the knowledge and confidence to sell their services effectively. This is easily fixed, and the new series will help them to develop sales skills as well as confidence."

The series helps writers to look at their writing from the point of view of buyers: businesses, publications, websites, and acquisitions editors at publishing houses.

"It often comes as a horrible shock to writers when they discover they need to market their writing," Angela says. "Writers tend to expect someone else to do that. Once they accept this hard truth, and learn to promote, they fail to see the final step in the process: selling."

Articles in the new series include:

* "Power-Up Your Confidence: It's the Key to Success". This article offers essential confidence-building strategies.

* "Give Them What They Want: You Must Sell What's Selling Today". Writers will discover what's hot right now, and what buyers need.

* "Make It Personal: Sell Yourself With the Personal Touch". In this vital article, Angela reveals a simple pre-sales process which any writer can use with success.

Angela Booth started the popular Fab Freelance Writing Blog in 2006. The blog's primary aim is to help writers to develop a professional writing career, and it's helped many to do just that.

The blog has a companion writing tips ezine, which is delivered via email each week. 

Writers can subscribe to the Fab Freelance Writing Blog to read the series.

 

Freelance Writing: Upcoming Issues of Fab Freelance Writing Ezine Help Writers to Build Solid Incomes Quickly

Author and copywriter Angela Booth's Fab Freelance Writing Ezine has been providing insights and strategies for the new world of professional writing since 2006. She's just announced themes and topics for upcoming issues. 

Angela says: "The ezine's provided writers with material which has helped them not merely to survive the economic downturn, but also to thrive. As conditions pick up, writers can look forward to the ezine providing them with solid information and tactics which will help them to make the most of the wonderful new opportunities for writers."

Over the next few weeks, themes covered in the ezine will include: how to win social media marketing jobs; how to write video scripts for YouTube and other video sharing sites (audio-visual writing is a hot new area for writers); powerful writing tips to help writers write quickly while improving quality; how writers can make articles the centerpiece of their writing service offerings; and writing beyond Search Engine Optimization (SEO).

Writers can look forward to these feature articles:

* "Collect Windfalls of Cash from Your Writing Each and Every Month". In this article, Angela discusses new methods of workflow which help writers to write faster, so that they produce more, and sell more.

* "Discover Your Genius and Become an Idea Generator". This article helps writers to recognize, and develop, a constant stream of ideas to help their clients, as well as to create information products. 

* "Hot Youtube Scripts: How to Write Them and How to Promote Yourself As a Scriptwriter". Angela shares fun ways with video scripts and how writers can promote the benefits of online video to their clients.

* "Writing Facebook Fan Pages: Promote This New Writing Service and Get Eager Clients". Angela explains the popularity Facebook fan pages for businesses, and how writers can cash in when providing this new writing service.

This material is exclusive to the writing tips ezine.

More information on writing strategies at Angela's Writing Genii site.

About
Angela Booth is a top copywriter, and writing teacher. She offers many guides, courses and classes to help writers to enhance their skills. She also provides inspiration and motivation for writers on her writing blogs. Angela has been writing successfully since the late 1970s, and was online in the 1980s, long before the birth of the Web. Her business books have been widely published.

Freelance Writing: Simple Money-Making Strategies for Writers Revealed in Fab Freelance Writing Ezine

The next few issues of Angela Booth's Fab Freelance Writing Ezine are packed with exciting new money-making strategies for professional and beginning writers. These strategies will help writers to boost their incomes just in time for the coming holiday season.

Writing coach and teacher Angela Booth's Fab Freelance Writing Ezine has been helping writers to make money since 2006. The ezine has become more popular each year, offering support, inspiration and motivation to freelance writers all over the globe. 

This ezine's next few issues will be devoted to money-making strategies: the clock is ticking, with less than 90 days to Christmas and the holiday season. 

For many writers, this pre-holiday season, and often the season itself, are weeks of high stress.

Angela says: "Many writers write part-time. Their writing is a useful second income for the family. Around October each year, writers work out their budgets for the coming holiday season, and inevitably there's a shortfall. This means they're looking for quick ideas they can implement to bring in a little more cash. Writers will find lots of information in our next few issues which will help them to do that."

Articles in forthcoming issues include:

* "Show and Tell: Help Your Clients to Get What They Want". This article helps writers to look at the services they provide from the points of view of their clients, so that they can land more and bigger projects.

* "Discover Your Hidden Assets As a Writer and Profit". Angela says that few writers capitalize on their assets.

* "Collect Windfalls of Cash from Your Writing Each and Every Month". In this article, Angela discusses new methods of workflow which help writers to write faster, so that they produce more, and sell more.

* "Discover Your Genius and Become an Idea Generator". This article helps writers to recognize, and develop, a constant stream of ideas to help their clients, as well as to create information products. 

To learn more, writers are encouraged to subscribe to Fab Freelance Writing Ezine.

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Writing competition: get the help you need

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* You’re stuck on a writing project and don’t know how to proceed; or…

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Writing Articles: Turn Simple Articles Into a Professional Writing Career

If you're a subscriber, you may be wondering where Fab Freelance Writing Ezine went. Why isn't it in your Inbox each Tuesday?

Fab Freelance Writing Ezine is now part of the Fab Freelance Writing Blog.

You receive notifications in your Inbox when new articles are published. This week's Editorial is "Article Writing Pro: How to Build Your Freelance Writing Career" and it's just been published.

Take part in Fab Freelance Writing Ezine's fun writing competitions

Our first competition: "Writing Contest: “How I Write” has just ended. The winner will be announced shortly.

Watch for our next competition -- enter to win a great prize. You must be subscribed to the ezine to win, so do join us.

Enjoy. :-)