Both of us write about fairly technical topics we once knew nothing about. But now, we’re experts. In this episode, we talk about our strategies for understanding a topic when we’re out of our league. This will be particularly helpful for those who write about topics they haven’t encountered before. 

Some freelancers have a staunch “no negotiation” rule, while others are willing to wiggle on their prices depending on the client and project. In this episode, we discuss our own approaches to negotiation. Warning: neither of us is a good negotiator– we would not get a good deal on a car. 

A proposal is a summary of a project plan, something that you and your client can agree upon. Seems simple, right? Proposals can be super helpful for making a sale, but they can also waste a lot of time. In this episode, we go over how to use proposals, available software options, and clever strategies for closing more deals. 

Kaleigh has been Tweeting for more than a decade. She’s winning on Twitter with 44,000+ followers. In this episode, she shares how she thinks about Twitter, how she grew her following, and what she thinks other freelance writers can do to get value out of the platform.

Can you really freelance and parent at the same time? With childcare, sure. But what if you don’t have it? In this episode, Emma discusses how parenting has affected her freelance writing career. She goes over maternity leave, the necessity of childcare, and how the COVID-19 pandemic brought more of these issues to light. SPOILER: If Emma has another kid, she’s doing it differently next time.

It’s every freelance writer’s nightmare: a client who doesn’t pay! In this episode, we discuss our experiences with non-paying clients. Should you hire a lawyer, use a collections agency, send a strongly worded email, or just walk away? If you’re trying to track down payment, give this episode a listen.

There are lots of reasons people might want to pick your brain– perhaps they want to get started as a freelance writer themselves or think you’ll have perspective on a particular industry. But if you say “yes” to every request that comes your way, you might waste a looooooot of time. In this episode, we go over how to respond to “pick your brain” requests. When should you say yes, when should you charge, and when should you walk away?

Do you have to introduce a new offering, snag a brand-name client, or revamp your entire business to make more money? NOPE. In this episode, we share 6 simple strategies that have helped us make more money as freelancers. These are achievable strategies that can significantly increase your revenue, especially when sued together. There’s advice in here you can implement today. 

Maybe you have one client (or a few) who are dragging you down. They don’t respect your boundaries, aren’t paying you enough, and you’re no longer sure if they’re worth keeping around. In this episode, we discuss how to cope when a sneaky “bad” client makes it in. We talk about preventing scope creep in the first place, knowing when it’s time to say goodbye, and how to part with grace.