WCP85 Replacing clients

Your ideal clients a few months ago may no longer be a good fit for you … and some clients who weren’t on your radar then may be perfect for you now. In simple terms, your ideal clients are assigning stories now, are able to meet or exceed your desired rates, and have potential for ongoing work. You likely have some other criteria that’s important to you as well. If you’re not clear about who you’re looking for, it will be hard to seek and find them—and can even be hard to articulate why your current clients are ones to drop. I recently coached two different writers with full schedules who were both hanging onto less than ideal clients. One writer was working with a relatively low-paying publication; the other writer had a relatively high-paying publication. Which do you think was the one who felt they couldn’t afford to say no to the work? Break into your dream publications Master the art of the pitch, increase your confidence, and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Apply for the May session of my small group coaching program: FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com Full show notes and more info: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast85

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Rebecca L. Weber coaches with the sustainable strategies, mindset shifts, and creative skills development she uses to help independent writers around the world. If you’ve got what it takes to make it as a freelance writer, but struggle with confidence, imposter syndrome, overwhelm, procrastination, time management, writer’s block, improving your craft, marketing, pitching, underearning, pursuing meaning in your work, or getting in your own way, this is the writing podcast for you. Learn, grow, and succeed as a freelancer by identifying the wants and needs of your editors, your readers, and yourself. Rebecca draws on her experience as a journalist covering social justice, the environment, international development, the arts, and travel for publications like CNN, the New York Times, Dwell, and Ebony.com. Download a free guide on how to pitch at www.rebeccalweber.com/5-proven-steps