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Little glitch in the system but we're back. 😁 How are your January freelance projects going?

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🎁 DAY 12: Leave room for magic! Some of the BE

🎁 DAY 12: Leave room for magic!

Some of the BEST advice I ever received was to "leave room for magic". Several of my mentors have peppered this crucial component into more concrete teachings over the years.

Sometimes you don't know HOW things are going to work out. You decide on a goal, do your best to research strategies and prepare yourself for success, but you cannot control everything (or anything, really) that happens beyond your own actions and reactions.

❄️‌ You won't know who you'll end up networking with (or who they will mention you to when someone needs a writer).

❄️‌ You won't know who will end up on your site at 3am and realize they've been looking for a writer like you for years.

❄️‌ You won't know who you'll serendipitously connect with without even trying or what opportunities are coming down the line.

You just don't know! So you have to a) do your best and b) drop the obsession with knowing "how" it's all going to happen for you. Just like anything else in life, you can't see the future. But you can work strategically, believe in yourself, and leave room for magic to unfold.

Thank you for following along with the 12 Days of Freelance! 🎅 Let us know which tip was the most helpful for you! I hope you enjoyed following along throughout this series and collecting some tips to use in your 2022 freelancing journey. Wishing you ALL the success and joy in 2022.

Merry Christmas and happy holidays.

xo MC

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🎁 DAY 11: How to nail your next client call Fr

🎁 DAY 11: How to nail your next client call

Freelancing presents a unique set of challenges we don't always encounter in 9-5 life. This is especially true for writers. Like client calls, for instance!

You'll likely be hopping on frequent calls with prospective clients to determine whether they're a good fit to work with. But since many of us come from a full-time employee background, handling these calls isn't always intuitive.

Don't panic! Here are a few of my favorite tips for staying centered and confident during client calls.

❄️‌ THIS IS NOT AN INTERVIEW. You're not "trying to get hired". This is a conversation between two business owners. They have a problem and you have a solution. Doesn't that feel better?

❄️‌ DO YOUR HOMEWORK. You'll feel prepared & confident if you know who you're talking to, details about the business and industry, etc. Browse their Linkedin for recent company news so you know what they're up to.

❄️‌ KNOW YOUR VALUE. You may draw a blank mid-call if you don't have these prepared: Your exact services, key policies, general workflow (clients always ask "what's next?"), rates, and questions to ask the client.

❄️‌ GET CLARITY. Confused during the call? Don't just agree with everything in a panic. Pause to ask questions and make sure you're on the same page. The purpose of this call is to decide whether to work together, so don't hang up until you're both 100% clear.

We have a bunch more tips here: https://freelancewritingcafe.com/feel-more-confident-on-the-phone/

How'd your last client call go? Comment below!

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🎁 DAY 10: What to put in your freelance contrac

🎁 DAY 10: What to put in your freelance contract

If you've been hanging around the freelance community online for ANY amount of time, you've seen it: The frantic post by the freelancer who got burned by a client... and did NOT have a contract in place to protect them. 😱 *scream*

The lesson? Always have a contract. Don't begin working until it's been signed. Here are a few things to consider when creating one:

❄️ CONTACT INFO: Name, address, phone # (for you or your business) and where you will settle any legal disputes (your state)

❄️ PAYMENT INFO: How you bill, when payment is due & methods accepted. Plus: Applicable fees (deposit, rush fees, late payment penalties)

❄️ PROJECT SCOPE: Exact deliverables to be created, included revisions, client calls, etc. Plus: How you'll handle changes to scope

❄️ CANCELATION POLICY: How either party can back out of the contract or under what terms the agreement will be void

❄️ NON-DISCLOSURE: Protect sensitive information the client may see while working with you

❄️ SIGNATURES & DATES: The contract doesn't go into effect until it's signed by both parties

Also consider...

🎁 Who owns the intellectual property of the finished work

🎁 A limitation of remedies (ie: if the client is unhappy, the most they can get from you is a refund)

🎁 A “Schedule A”, which outlines the project scope, including deadlines and the rate for each deliverable

⛔️ Disclaimer: None of this constitutes legal advice. Always speak to a qualified legal professional to ensure your client agreements are air-tight.

Thoughts? Comment below!

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🎁 DAY 9: What makes a niche a "good" one? Yest

🎁 DAY 9: What makes a niche a "good" one?

Yesterday we (re)defined writing niches. Today, let's talk about what makes one a good fit for you!

A "good" niche (in general) is viable enough to make money in, while narrow enough to establish you as the go-to writer in.

The perfect niche for YOU will be:

❄️‌ Relevant to your skills and experience
❄️‌ Aligned with your interests & values
❄️‌ Based on a growing market need

Can you have a writing niche that only covers one of these areas? Sure! But as always, here at The Cafe we like to win by a mile, not try to be an shot-in-the-dark exception (or do as little preparation for career growth as possible).

When it comes to your perfect niche, having all three elements is the BEST way to ensure you’re set up for success.
You're welcome to test every niche under the sun OR not have one at all! The freelance life is all about running experiments, after all. But I can say with confidence that after 12 years of freelance writing, specialization can be a career-exploding strategy (and it can make your life a lot easier).

Take some time and jot down niche ideas based on the 3 factors above. Do any categories or industries pop out immediately? You might be surprised at the ideas you uncover!

Thoughts? Comment below!

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