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Be Professional :
Before taking the plunge into freelance
writing, make sure that you are clear about the terms and conditions
around which you will base your work. This includes payment terms, mode of
payment, timeframe for project completion and delivery, etc. The manner in
which you reply to prospective client's queries, says a lot about you /
your Company. Hence, make sure to demonstrate a professional approach
towards your work right from the time you send your first reply and price
quote.
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Samples of
Work : If you are
still in the early stages of
building your freelance writing career,
your aim should be to gain as much writing exposure as possible. The
projects you have successfully completed will act as writing samples
and will assist you in bagging prospective projects in the future.
However, in case you have signed a
confidentiality agreement with a client, do not disclose details of
such a project to prospective clients. |
Remember: The key to being
professional is to respect and abide by the terms you agree to
before, during and after the completion of the project.
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Ask Relevant
Questions :
Oftentimes, a prospective client will give you very little
information about the project and what he / she needs from you. In
such a scenario, it is your job to ask relevant questions that will
help to understand the scope of work involved.
Prepare a list of queries and request
the client to provide you with answers to the same. |
Remember : It is up to you to
give the most suitable direction to a project so that it
is handled successfully and to the satisfaction of the
client.
Check for Errors :
Make proof reading a
habit so that you can avoid typos and grammatical
mistakes in your written communications. Before you
click on SEND, make sure to read through your email
replies and correct any mistakes. Do the same before you
email a draft of the writing job.
Respect
Timelines : Whatever
you do, don't forget to keep your word specially when it comes
to promised delivery dates. When the client asks you by when
you can deliver the finished content, take some time to think
through and then give a date. Don't be in a rush to bag the
project and say tomorrow when you know that you need atleast
5 days to complete the project.
However,
if you do say tomorrow, then make sure to deliver by
tomorrow and keep your word.
Be Confident and give
your 100% : Remember that
everyone begins somewhere. Take each project as a learning experience and
even if you do not succeed in your first project, work towards improving
your skills. Your efforts are sure to pay off in the long run.
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