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Break down your freelance writing rates, whether that's a flat fee, amount per word or hourly. If you charge a payment deposit upfront, state that. Then specify how you will collect the remaining payment. Be sure to specify your net payment terms. For instance, if you allow net 30, that means the client has 30 days to make payment from the date the invoice was issued.
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Get approval on an outline
If you’re writing blog posts, consider adding the following in your outline:
- Primary and secondary keywords
- Target audience and writing tone
- Main points
- Key takeaway / Meta description
- Competitors ranking for the same primar...
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Offer an intake survey
An intake survey allows the customer to complete basic information about their background and what type of project they’re looking to complete.
Generally, freelance content writers may want to ask:
- What type of writing do you require (blog post, email newsletter, website copy, et...
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Schedule a call
Some questions you’ll want to ask in this discovery call include:
- What is your company all about? What product or service do you deliver?
- Do you have any buyer persona research that describes your target customer? If not, who is your ideal customer and what are thei...
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Follow up
If you haven't heard anything after three business days, send a follow-up email. Gmail has a useful "snooze" feature that reminds you to follow up on an email. In your proposal, consider mentioning that the quote expires after seven business days to respond to your proposal. ...
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How do freelance writers get clients?
Writers can find freelance writing jobs through job boards, such as Problogger and Blogging Pro.
Cold emailing and referrals are other ways to secure paid writing projects with clients.
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Learn how to kickstart freelance writing projects
Learning how to onboard freelance writing clients helps you drive the conversation and set expectations.
With a clear process, you ask the right questions, establish project parameters and minimize future disputes and revisions.
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Step 3: Send a Proposal and Quote
Within it, you’ll want to address:
- Writing process. Describe the process of working from beginning to end.
- Rates. Break down your freelance writing ...
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How do freelancers manage clients?
Clear communication and documentation are key to maintaining client relationships.
Signing off on a contract and outline, for instance, are common ways to set expectations for both parties.
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Finalize the terms with a contract.
The client accepts your proposal, great! The next step is to transform that proposal into a signed contract.
Your contract should cover the essential terms you outlined in your proposal. It should also include a place for you and the soon-to-be client to sign.
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How do you onboard a client?
Freelance writers use contact forms with specific questions about word count and budget.
- If the project seems like a good fit, they might hop on a call with the client to gather more information.
- If the client is agreeable to the terms, the freelance writer typically send...
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