Posts by Jennifer Goforth Gregory
How I Accidentally Lied About My Marketing Efforts
But first, a quick note: As you know, I believe freelancers should talk with one another about money and rates, in order to negotiate better and improve their income. ClearVoice is conducting a survey of freelance writers specifically about rates, and I’m asking my blog readers to participate. It’s a very quick survey – it’ll take…
Read MoreGuest Post: Adam Kimmel shares networking tips for introverted writers
Note from Jennifer: Networking at industry events is a very, very difficult thing for a LOT of people. While some people are just a little nervous about making small talk with strangers, other people need to make panicked phone calls to friends from their cars in the parking lot just to muster the courage to…
Read MoreGuest Post: How Davina van Buren Snagged $1,250 in Writing Assignments From One Email
Note from Jennifer: Today’s guest post might seem like it has a sensational title but it’s all true. Davina van Buren is a blog reader who transitioned from journalism in content marketing, and she’s one of the freelancers who has taken me up on my (standing!) offer of a free coaching session. After putting my…
Read More7 Steps to Reaching out to Potential Clients Using Letters of Introduction
There is a crap ton (yes, that’s my new favorite word) of information about writing letters of introduction (LOIs) on this blog. But it’s all in different places and can be difficult to find. When I talk to writers at conferences or in-person, they want a step-by-step guide to the LOI process. While I know…
Read MoreHow to Find the Best Contact for Your LOI
The most common question writers ask me is “How do you find new clients?” The answer is to brainstorm direct clients and find content marketing agencies in your niches, for starters. But without a doubt, the second question I get is about how to figure out who is the best person to receive your letter of introduction (LOI) and that’s…
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