Comments on: What’s Your Most Burning Question On Successful Freelancing?

By: Andy Hayes

Andy Hayes — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:32:56 +0000

I’m terrible on the phone but much better in writing.

Ways to get around this or to take advantage of it? Cold calling = nightmare!

By: Michael Temple

Michael Temple — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:29:41 +0000

What is the best way to use article writing to promote your freelance writing business?

Bob Bly mentions this tactic, but I would like to see how others are using the tactic to promote their writing business. Where do they publish? What do they publish? How do you use the article to pull in leads? Does it matter if you quote other experts in the article vs. you being the only expert in the article, etc.

By: Loren

Loren — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 02:23:26 +0000

Is finding a mentor an important step in starting a freelance career, and if so, how do you determine who’s worth hiring?

By: Rusty LaGrange

Rusty LaGrange — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 22:23:20 +0000

I’ve been reading quite a bit about companies begging for content writers and looking for “good” copywriters who know their craft. Where are these companies? Who is hiring that I don’t see on Odesk, Career Builders, Freelance Writing Jobs, etc.

I don’t need to be rich. I just want to pay my bills and be comfortable.

By: John Sky

John Sky — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 19:59:48 +0000

Here is a question on getting lists.

Which are the best places to get lists of potential clients without spending a lot of money? Money is a bit tight now. I know lists are not free, however, other then a phone book, what else is out there for us newbee’s to use?

By: Alice Zyetz

Alice Zyetz — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 19:08:31 +0000

Although I have had many years of business writing and training experience, I am a novice in writing web content. What is a realistic price breakdown for writing web copy, blogs, auto-responders, etc. I have Bob Bly’s numbers but most of us newbies don’t have his years of experience.

Thanks for doing this,
Alice Zyetz

By: Marc Diredin

Marc Diredin — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 22:29:44 +0000

How to determine the correct price to charge at your customers as a freelancer?

By: Crystal Bedell

Crystal Bedell — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:59:24 +0000

I’m about to take a month or so off to have a baby. How does one maintain client interest during an extended time off to avoid starting from scratch upon return?

By: Ed Gandia, Editor

Ed Gandia, Editor — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:43:04 +0000

These are all fantastic questions, everyone! Keep ‘em coming!

By: Dean at Pro Copy Tips

Dean at Pro Copy Tips — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 01:56:07 +0000

Okay, here’s one for you. What kind of freelance work do you think people should avoid if they want to build a sustainable business?

For example, I learned early in my career that mom and pop businesses pay poorly and tend to be fickle. They are making little money and assume you should too. They see you as an expense, not a partner. Now I only seek out big businesses with deep pockets and lots of work.