Because of writers who are willing to do a blog post on Fiverr for $5 or marketing copy on Upwork for $10, the rest of us spend unnecessary time explaining to prospective clients why a $200 blog post should be worth it for them.
We live in a glorious technological age where you can put samples of your writing online to use as a portfolio. It's important to be able to display your skills for prospective clients, so getting some samples up should be one of the earliest steps you take. Follow these steps to get started.
Because of writers who are willing to do a blog post on Fiverr for $5 or marketing copy on Upwork for $10, the rest of us spend unnecessary time explaining to prospective clients why a $200 blog post should be worth it for them.
You did the work and you did it well. You provided any revisions or changes the client asked for. Then you wait. And you wait. And you wait some more. What do you do when the client won't pay?
There's a dangerous trend going on in the corporate world as companies move to more flexible work models. For anyone just starting out, I want you to be able to recognize it for what it is.
As you sit in your office dreaming of being your own boss, one thing many don't consider is their own personality type. This is not a gig for everyone.
Before you give someone a piece of your mind on the way out the door, remember that the connections you make can help you when you branch out on your own.
