Know those times when you look at someone’s profile on LinkedIn and immediately, that person is in your email asking if you want to hire them? That happened to a writer chum of mine recently. She happened upon someone who claimed to be a writer, so she looked. The response came shortly after. “Hi (person’s...| Words on the Page
I was talking with a writer chum the other day when the topic of prospects came up. Prospects — those people and organizations that you want to have as clients. My friend has a long list of potential clients they have talked with and discussed projects with who could all become clients within the immediate...| Words on the Page
Had an interesting conversation with a fellow freelancer today — a freelancer to emulate. She’s built a highly successful, very lucrative business and has kept it going through decades of ups and downs. You name it, she’s dealt with it — health issues, recession, clients disappearing, life in upheaval, pandemics …. Inevitably, this freelancer has...| Words on the Page
It happens to a lot of us. Whether we’re living the journalistic dream or looking for a career in writing while slogging it out at a generic 9-to-5, we suddenly find ourselves staring down the barrel of unemployment. Particularly for journalists these last few decades, sudden job loss translates to, “Oh, I can just freelance.”...| Words on the Page
A common question I get — and have gotten over the years — from struggling freelancers is: How do I improve my freelancing results? Mind you, that’s a big question. I don’t know you or your efforts well enough, nor do I know who your client is or what specialty or focus you prefer. It’s...| Words on the Page
I should stay off the internet. Really. My problem is that I read too many forums and social media sites where plenty of writers are either lamenting the death of freelancing (which is alive and well) or bragging about their ability to write about anything (which is going to burn them at some point). Lost...| Words on the Page
Recently I saw a post online in which the author was stating unequivocally that they could write about anything. That’s right — anything. It went something like this: Writers can write about anything! We learn your product, competition, message, and we provide solutions. With few exceptions, we don’t need all that experience in your niche...| Words on the Page
We’ve all been there, haven’t we? Those moments when we meet that sure thing, that client prospect who is so enthusiastic and is itching to work with you. Followed soon after by those moments (days, weeks, months) that are devoid of any communication from that enthusiastic prospect. You, my friend, have been ghosted. It’s not...| Words on the Page
Freelancers and writers, did you have a chance to read through and try the strategies I mentioned in my last post? How are you finding it going? Ready for a little more? Continuing the Freelance Marketing 101 theme, I thought it was best to talk about this bit at the outset. That is, how to...| Words on the Page
Not long ago, I saw a writer lament that she was never told any “actionable” advice on freelance writing blogs. I understand the frustration. In many cases, it’s true. Not here, because I’ve made it my thing to show you how to do what I’m suggesting. Part of her frustration came from a weird place,...| Words on the Page
Losing the “I Sell Words” Mentality| wordsonpageblog.com
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