Category: Freelancing

There is this widely believed notion that clients know what they need. A company with a grand idea and (allegedly) stellar product should naturally know what they need when they seek a content writer, right? Wrong.

Freelancing, by its nature, is work by ‘individual contributors’. So it helps immensely to learn to see the big picture before you put pen to paper.

Have you ever received a message from someone that said, “do you know anyone who does [insert specific thing]?” Let’s say a film reviewer, for instance. Who would you refer?

Freelancing is lonely business. It is very easy to muck your head up overthinking. You’re probably already doing it.

A rainy day task list is basically work that will keep you busy, while there is no one pushing you to do it.

Most importantly, make the contract equal.

When you ask for a testimonial, clients are forced to articulate their feelings about your work, which they might not have considered so far. You want that.