Keep More Freelance Writing Clients With This Communication Strategy

One of the top high-paying freelance writing business processes that's most undervalued...communicating effectively with your clients. If you're simply reacting from the first time you hear from a potential client until you turn in your work, you're making several major mistakes along the way. And building your freelance success story will come with a lot more bumps and bruises than money-making ventures. In this video, we're going over how to outline your client relationships from the start to meet high-payers where they're at, how to set boundaries and expectations like successful freelance writers, how to create long-term freelance writing client relationships, and how to move forward after awkward, weird, or difficult client conversations. Full Transcript Here: https://www.mandyellis.com/weekly-livestream/keep-more-freelance-writing-clients-with-this-communication-strategy ________ Ever thought, "I wants the steps seasoned freelance writers know by heart?" Get them free with my Seasoned Veteran Cheatsheet, your step-by-step client, marketing, and onboarding checklist to Forge Gold-Standard Freelance Success: https://www.mandyellis.com/cheatsheet Want to 2X or 3X your prices overnight? Check out my FREE Pricing Guide tailor-made for freelance writers and content strategists: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f78d012322e6addec584a72 Want a step-by-step blueprint proven by clients and students to grow a high-earning freelance writing business you adore? Check out my course, Freelance Writer Wealth Lab here: https://www.mandyellis.com/course Looking to fast-track your freelance writing success? Join my 5-day lightning-speed course, Runway, here: https://www.mandyellis.com/runway Need some tried-and-true marketing, LOI, cold email, LinkedIn, and contract templates proven to get responses and results? See my template bundle: https://www.mandyellis.com/templates   Want weekly actionable advice plus updates on new freebies and when Freelance Writer Wealth Lab opens for enrollment? Join my email list here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f8e4b311ae3721c031ddd24 Want to follow me for inspiration, tips, and to stay connected? Coaching: https://www.mandyellis.com/coaching Freelance Writer Wealth Lab Course: https://www.mandyellis.com/course   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandy-ellis/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmandyellis/ ________ Hi there! I’ve got you covered for all things freelance writing. We’ll go over a quick bite tip to help you move forward in your business, then I’ll answer any and all of your questions; including those on marketing, money, mindset, mental health, and of course, business.  For a little on who I am and who I’ve worked with, check out my site: https://www.mandyellis.com/  So glad you’re able to join me, and I’m looking forward to learning more about you and your freelance writing career! So psyched you’re joining me on this livestream adventure! 00:00 Introduction 00:46 Always work with freelance writing contracts 03:49 Stay transparent, clear, direct, honest, and realistic with clients 05:37 Figure out communication preferences, how you submit work, where you get feedback, and who gives feedback from clients 08:25 Email ASAP when you need a deadline extension 10:48 Be on the same page with freelance writing clients from the start 12:32 You can handle mistakes and difficult client conversations