I get the feeling that some freelance artists, graphic designers, and illustrators can use some guidance and direction with running a business. I was looking for an illustrator for my client and put an advertisement on Craigslist; I asked illustrators to send me samples. I selected the illustrators and sent […]
Category Archives: Clients
Freelancer Writers Don’t Chew Gum and Call Your Clients at the Same Time
My mom recently received a phone call from a woman who works for TV Guide and she was chewing gum while she tried to sell my mom something. She probably was a twenty-something without any business skills. This made me think about how many freelancer writers call their clients while […]
Freelance Artists Know How to Communicate
One of my pet peeves is improper communication. Solo professionals such as freelance artists, designers, and writers (ironic), don’t know how to communicate. Here’s an example: I was looking for an illustrator for my client and a man left me a voicemail saying that I emailed him. Emailed him about […]
Freelance Writers: What Are Your Goals for 2011?
The New Year is approaching like a speeding bullet — will you be ready for it? Now is the time to evaluate your goals for 2011. Freelance writers who don’t have goals won’t have a plan of action to make 2011 better than 2010 and previous years. If you’re beginning […]
7 Steps to Collecting Freelance Writing Payments
I recently found out that a publisher I wrote for is facing a lawsuit because of a debt he owes to a printing company. Needless to say, I along with other freelance writers haven’t been paid, and I’m not sure if we’ll ever see payment. I should have known something […]