We can hash through the regular stuff on how to get retainer clients as a freelance writer...OR we can increase our ongoing freelance writing work with some needle-moving, action-packed steps you may not have tried before. Six-figure, high-paying, or retainer freelance writing clients don't just happen; they're identified through several processes and honing your eye to specific characteristics. In this video, we're going over 7 steps to attracting good freelance writing clients who have more high-paying work including filtering for retainers and projects vs. hourly, the number one question you should ask to get more high-paying freelance writing jobs, how to handle magazines and content marketing or copywriting work, and why your freelance friends make a huge impact on your business, ongoing work, pay rates, and outlook. Full Transcript Here: https://mandyellis.com/weekly-livestream/get-more-freelance-writing-retainer-work-doing-this ________ 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 01:00 Find potential freelance writing clients consistently creating lots of different types of content 03:31 Magazines want good ideas NOT more writers 05:05 Understand retainers vs. project pricing vs. hourly as a freelance writer 08:23 Understand cake vs. icing freelance writing clients and industry trends 09:56 Gather more freelance friends 11:46 Filter inbound leads and calls more heavily 15:38 Ask this question on every freelance writing client call

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