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AMEN!

Do you offer more than the "I sell words" mentality? #freelancewriting

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The toughest part of freelancing is the wait. When do you cut a client prospect loose? Some guidance for you:
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I don't know your story, Rose, but maybe they are trying to be encouraging in their own weird way?

Take your own path. None of us started in the same spot.

#Freelancewriters, want to keep the famine part of the feast-famine cycle to a minimum? Here are three ways: shorturl.at/llt3t #freelancing #writingcommunity

Not a question for Jen, but a question for #FreelanceFriends folks: I'm hosting next week, looking at community building, and would love to hear what questions folks have as I work on organizing next week's materials.

So true! When you're in the trenches, it's easier to spot the phonies, but also easier to find great colleagues. #freelancefriends

Totally agree. If they aren't equipped to hire based on your existing work, they have no business hiring. #freelancefriends

This exactly, Matt. Too many hang out their shingles, then fake it as they're collecting your money. #freelancefriends

Q3: Look for courses that teach you the business end of writing. You've got the talent, presumably.

Signs that the resource is a scam -- constant upsell. Repetitive content. And EVERYTHING has a price tag. Talk with other freelancers. We know who's scamming!
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THIS. #freelancefriends

Ah yes, the old spray-and-pray method of marketing. ;) #freelancefriends

Well, I kind of go to you, Jenn. ;) #freelancefriends

Q2: Marketing consistently. (Paula knew I'd say that.) Market. Every. Day. Even if it's touching base with a single client or meeting a new one on social media, marketing will keep your business alive.
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Learning to say no is the most important thing, isn't it? Like Devon always says, "'No' is a complete sentence." #freelancefriends

Wow, so many familiar faces! Hi, everyone! #freelancefriends

Hi, Dava! Good to see you. :) #freelancefriends

Hi, Angela! Good seeing you again. :) #freelancefriends

A1: #freelancefriends Tenacity. You need the drive and a smidgen of confidence to push yourself in the right direction. Also, a protective streak. You are protecting your business every day.

Hey, Tom's here! Hi, Tom! Good to see you. #freelancefriends

Hi #freelancefriends! Happy to see some familiar faces and meet new folks! I'm a freelance business writer from Valley Forge. Currently transitioning to retirement and writing what I want!

Welcome, Jenn! #freelancefriends

I want to see Aggie. :)

#Freelancers, here's your coffee break! Join the conversation at noon ET. Use the hashtag #FreelanceFriends

Mark your calendar! This chat is on Thursday, May 15!

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With so many writers losing their 9-to-5s, now's a good time for a primer on building a better freelance writing career. shorturl.at/EtVot

Had a woman argue vehemently with me that she can "write about anything." Only trouble was that she used the most basic facts in my industry to show how she could rock it. Um...

What do you think? Can you write about anything? In what context would that be true for you? #Freelancewriting

What switches can you make to improve your #freelancing results? Try one or more of these. #freelancewriting

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#Freelancers: Is that client prospect worth pursuing? Here are 4 you should probably give up on.
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An easy way to make the most of your first contact with a client prospect.
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