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What 21 things do designers want from a freelance writer?

April 2, 2014 by Jake Poinier

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Over the course of my career, I’ve learned that one of the most important working relationships for a freelance writer is with the designers who put their words into action. Today’s guest post comes from the design team of Eileen and Bob Burick of Burick Communication Design, with whom I’ve had the good fortune to partner countless times. Their portfolio includes microsites and websites, videos, and print work for top-name clients such as AT&T, Cemex, Henkel, and Troon Golf. I asked them to share their thoughts on what designers want from a freelance writer, and this list of 21 things was their response. [Read more…]

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Filed Under: Manage Your Freelance Business Tagged With: best practices, clients, designers, freelance writers, writers

Freelance Follies: A Second Opinion

October 11, 2011 by Jake Poinier

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Freelance Follies Episode #6: “A Second Opinion.” Because I really, really love when third parties get involved in the writing and editorial approval process.

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Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: approval process, clients, editorial, Freelance Follies, writing

Freelance Forecast survey results

August 29, 2011 by Jake Poinier

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It’s here! Download Freelance Forecast 2011 (pdf, 1.5MB).

Many thanks to all the freelancers and freelance clients who contributed their opinions and insights to the third annual Freelance Forecast. Bookmark or RSS this blog for the announcement of the 2012 survey in December. If you participated this year, you’ll automatically be notified when the new survey comes out. If you didn’t participate this year, please subscribe and indicate your survey preference through the signup form in the right-hand column.

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Filed Under: Manage Your Freelance Business Tagged With: clients, Freelance Forecast, freelancing

Find new freelance clients with warm calls

January 25, 2011 by Jake Poinier

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Today’s guest blogger on the topic of warm calls is Martha Retallick of Western Sky Communications. Thanks, Martha!

“Cold calling” is a sales technique that strikes fear in the hearts of many freelancers. After all, who wants to listen to strangers saying “no” all day long? [Read more…]

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Filed Under: Get New Freelance Clients Tagged With: business, client, clients, cold calling tips, direct marketing, freelance, freelancer, frustration, martha retallick, warm calls

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