The more clients the better, right? Is this the way that you think as a freelance writer? Believe it or not, more clients is not always a good thing. Sure, you want to obtain as much work as you can and build your network when possible, but you must also know that there are times when adding a client is not the best idea.
Can you have too many freelance writing clients? The simple answer to this question is yes. While this may sound silly, is it the truth. If you are stretched to the limits right now, you may not want to consider adding new clients. Of course, if you can find time for them you will definitely want to do so. There is no denying that more clients equal more work. And in most cases, this will probably mean a higher income as well.
You do not want to stretch yourself too thin for one important reason: it will affect the quality of your work, as well as your customer service. If you have too much work on your plate, there is a chance that you will begin to slack off in certain areas such as proofreading, editing, etc. Additionally, you must also realize that you need to service each and every customer. Do you have the time to communicate via email and/or phone with each client, while still leaving enough time to complete your work?
With all of the above information in mind, you need to also consider that turning down clients could backfire. This could lead to a situation in which all of your current clients no longer need help, and you are left bored and confused. This is why you need to be very careful when turning down work. Again, if you can comfortably fit a new client into your schedule, you should do so.
As you can see, freelance writers face a difficult balancing act. On one side you want to complete as much work as possible so that you can maintain a high level of income. But on the other side of things you cannot afford to stretch yourself thin. Have you found your happy medium?
Are you interested in joining my freelance writing course? If so, you are in luck. After last month, two members did not renew. There loss is your gain. Just like the past few months, I do not expect these spots to last long. Generally speaking, they usually stay open for a few hours and that is about it. So if you are truly interested in joining us on our trek to freelance writing success, be sure to send me an email of interest right away.
If you are not familiar with my freelance writing course, you can find further details by visiting the “Writing Course†link at the top of the blog. After running the course for the last few months, I have received a lot of feedback. The following are the benefits that most members seem to be enjoying the most:
1. One on one feedback. Once per week I ask members to send me some projects that they have been working on. From there, I offer feedback while also opening up dialogue to discuss everything from possible changes to potential future projects.
2. Any work that I do not accept from interested buyers goes to my members. For many, this has meant a quick leap in income. While not a guarantee, this is something that most members have thanked me for time after time. After all, it never hurts to generate leads in new ways.
3. Daily emails. Every morning I send an email. They range in topics from how to find high paying work to marketing tips and much more. This is more or less a way to get members thinking about their career so that they can open up.
If you want to take advantage of these benefits and many more, send me an email right away. I am confident that the two spots will be filled by day’s end.
Generally speaking, I do not hire writers to help with projects. In fact, when I take on a job I ensure the client that I will be working on the project and that I will be their main point of contact. That being said, there are times when I receive work inquiries that do not suit my needs. When this happens, I most definitely point the buyer towards writers in my network.
At this time, the work that I cannot complete is sent to members of my freelance writing course. This is just one benefit of the course, and over the past couple of months it has helped a couple of members go from hundreds per month in income to thousands.
Last week, I received an email from a potential buyer looking for a blogger for a science related site. While I have experience in this field, I had to pass on the work nonetheless. In turn, the buyer hired a member of my course. The job entails 20 posts for a total of $500 per month. This is not the biggest project, but for a newcomer to the industry, it is a nice boost.
If you want to get on my list, you will have to join my freelance writing course. Unfortunately, spots are limited and I do not know just yet how many will be available for the upcoming month. Like always, if interested, you can send me an email and I will put you on the waiting list. I should know by early this week whether or not all my current members have renewed.
There are many writers who believe in hiring subcontractors. While I do this from time to time, I try to avoid it at all costs. Instead, any work that I am not going to take on I pass to members of my course.
