tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3832086699025401540.post3522807853063574760..comments2023-08-16T06:37:42.688-05:00Comments on Master Dayton | Freelance Writing | How to Be a Freelance Writer | How to Become a Freelance Writer: Finding Private Freelance Writing ClientsMaster Daytonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12474000076679558912noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3832086699025401540.post-2558835184273611922010-12-30T15:45:18.306-06:002010-12-30T15:45:18.306-06:00Hi Shae,
I'm glad you found this post helpful...Hi Shae,<br /><br />I'm glad you found this post helpful. In response to your question, there are a few ways to deal with payments. If you decide to use a middle man like Guru.com or Elance, then there really isn't an issue as you can use Escrow or the employer will be held to whatever work agreement you write up as a contract. <br /><br />I find in general when working with a new client if I mention a 20% kill fee up front, then half the remainder at the half way point of the project and the rest upon completion that they readily agree. This is pretty standard. If I pick up a client through referral I'm pretty laid back on not charging a kill fee because no one wants to cause embarrassment to the business people who went up to bat for them.<br /><br />If it's a small assignment like "10 online articles" then often times I'll do the articles before payment, but mention in e-mail or in a contract that if payment isn't rendered in a timely fashion, then the copyright to each article remains with me. <br /><br />For press releases I demand half payment up front because that one type of writing has burned me the most.<br /><br />Otherwise sometimes you just have to take a chance. I've only been stiffed three times in five years as a writer and one of those times I had a bad feeling that I ignored, and the other the company literally went bankrupt. So while it seems scary, in reality most clients I've found are really good about payment. Even the ones I don't want to work for again have generally paid very promptly.<br /><br />Hope that helps. If you have any other questions, just let me know.<br /><br />Best,<br /><br />Master DaytonMaster Daytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12474000076679558912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3832086699025401540.post-66443393640632729972010-12-30T13:42:18.294-06:002010-12-30T13:42:18.294-06:00Master Dayton, I found your post compelling. I am ...Master Dayton, I found your post compelling. I am a freelance copywriter stuck under the thumb of a content mill. I want to branch out and explore the private client market, but I am a little hesitant. How would I set up a payment with a private client? For example, should I request payment in advance for services rendered with a money back guarantee? Or is there any particular system you find that works well for you? Thanks for any advice you may have!Shae Hazeltonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3832086699025401540.post-70198923993257423292010-10-14T03:55:49.487-05:002010-10-14T03:55:49.487-05:00thanks for great article on freelance
, i was thi...thanks for great article on freelance <br />, i was thinking to start as a freelancer hope this info will help me when i ll start work.ebook writerhttp://contentdevelopmentpros.com/ebooks/ebook-writing-service.htmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3832086699025401540.post-81076215738198003262010-10-08T15:59:31.292-05:002010-10-08T15:59:31.292-05:00Hi Alex,
I completely agree. The best motivation...Hi Alex,<br /><br />I completely agree. The best motivation I have is from hearing stories of how others have succeeded. It's part of the reason I love listening to the 4HWW on audio book, and also love the comments from others who have taken my advice and have used it to break into the field or even change their lives. Thanks for the comment!Master Daytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12474000076679558912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3832086699025401540.post-82762224111017347032010-10-07T13:30:23.733-05:002010-10-07T13:30:23.733-05:00Thanks a lot for this. Some stuff I knew could wor...Thanks a lot for this. Some stuff I knew could work but didn't want to waste my time on ifs. Knowing someone else succeed is a great motivator, at least for me.Alexnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3832086699025401540.post-81785521295886785612010-10-04T00:12:14.392-05:002010-10-04T00:12:14.392-05:00Hi Zahra,
Thanks for the kind words and I'm g...Hi Zahra,<br /><br />Thanks for the kind words and I'm glad you found this article helpful. Those early months freelancing can be really difficult - but keep at it and as you make one freelance writing goal after another you won't ever want to go back. Take care, and thanks again!Master Daytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12474000076679558912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3832086699025401540.post-92113536353941588832010-10-03T06:19:01.694-05:002010-10-03T06:19:01.694-05:00Thank you for these great articles! Not many peopl...Thank you for these great articles! Not many people want to share what made them successful, so thank you again.<br /><br />I'm just starting my freelance writing/editing career and hope to be up there with you soon.Zahra Brownhttp://zahrabrown.comnoreply@blogger.com