As a freelance writer your main task is to write content. But guess what? Your secondary task is to make the client happy, and this often times means edit after edit. I have some clients that love what I do and never ask for revisions – this is a good thing. On the other hand, there are some that are not as easy to work with. Instead, they ask for revisions no matter what I send them. This is part of being a freelance writer, and it does not bother me in the slightest.
What should I do if a client asks for revisions? This is a question that many people ask on a regular basis. Simply put, you should do what is being asked of you. Yes, it can be a pain in the neck to do more work before you get paid. Just remember that this will make the client happy. Along with this, it should increase your chance of repeat work.
What if a client is being unreasonable? While a difficult situation, you must deal with it nonetheless. You are bound to run into a client or two that appears to attempt to make your life miserable at all costs. Instead of getting mad, get on the same page as the client. Ask them what is wrong and how you can fix it. It is very important to know what the client expects. This way, you don’t leave any wiggle room after the revision.
Do you have a policy on revisions? This is something you may want to think about. I usually work with clients until they get exactly what they want. I know some freelance writers who will only revise the project once for free. After that, they charge a fee. Which option is best for you?
Some clients will ask for revision after revision. Some never ask for any. As a freelance writer you need to be ready for anything that comes your way.Â
Are you looking for a way to improve your freelance writing career? Do you just want to learn more about the industry and how to get started? No matter what type of information you want to collect, one thing is for sure: you can find it online.
I recently received an email from the team at ReliableWriters.com. They took the time to compile 73 of the best online resources for freelance writers. If you scroll down the list far enough, to the Establishing a Writing Business section, you will find my blog.
Out of all the freelance writing resource lists I have come across, this is truly one of the best. No matter what type of information you are looking for you should be able to find a link to the proper material in no time at all.
As a freelance writer you may face trouble from time to time. In fact, there will probably come a day when you feel overwhelmed and begin to question your career choice – this is to be expected. With this in mind, you should not expect to face freelance writing trouble day after day. This is not something that is common, and you will probably never find yourself in this situation.
If you are facing freelance writing trouble there are three things you must do:
1. Identify the issue and all surrounding details. Before you can fix any problem with your career you need to know exactly what you are up against. The more information you can collect about your problem the better off you are going to be.
2. Assess. Now that you know the problem you need to assess it from start to finish. Why are you facing this situation? Is it something that can get worse in time? Do you know what caused the problem? All of these questions can help you better assess your trouble.
3. Solution. Some people want to rush to this step. While finding a solution to your freelance writing trouble is very important, you have to take the time to identify and assess before you figure things out. A solution to every problem is out there. Are you going to find it?
This is a simplified plan for conquering any freelance writing trouble that you may face.
