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My Top 2 Tips For New Freelance Writers...

by Cam Connor
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I randomly pop in and write a post for the newer copywriters to help them out when they're starting a freelancing business, because I know how tough it can be. I'll keep this short as I don't have much time, so here goes:


Tip #1) Do Business Generation FIRST - This means before you do ANY of your work, do business generation. This is helpful because doing it this way means that it will be a priority for you... and doing good work for your clients will keep you motivated to get their work done on time as well. Remember, you need a lot of new business when you're just starting out, so focus on doing biz gen FIRST.


Tip #2) Do Biz Gen DAILY - Form the habit of doing business generation EVERY DAY for at least a month before you slow down... you'll be surprised at how much you can get done if you do it daily.


So, do business generation, and do it daily... that's the key to going freelance and getting all the business you need.

Hope it helps some of the newer guys.

Good luck,
-Cam
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  • Profile picture of the author mikfoxx
    Awesome! This is really a great help specially for those inspiring writers. Keep it up!
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    • Profile picture of the author Unleashed99
      Can you explain a little bit more about business generation?

      What do you mean by it?
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      • Profile picture of the author Cam Connor
        Originally Posted by Unleashed99 View Post

        Can you explain a little bit more about business generation?

        What do you mean by it?
        Anything you do to garner more business for your freelance Copywriting biz.
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  • Profile picture of the author Andy The Copywriter
    Originally Posted by Cam Connor View Post

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    Tip #2) Do Biz Gen DAILY - Form the habit of doing business generation EVERY DAY for at least a month before you slow down... you'll be surprised at how much you can get done if you do it daily.
    This is important even when you have a thriving practice going. I often find that when I get swamped with work I usually end up going through a slow period afterward, because when I was busy with work, I wasn't pitching as much.
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    • Profile picture of the author Cam Connor
      Originally Posted by Andy The Copywriter View Post

      This is important even when you have a thriving practice going. I often find that when I get swamped with work I usually end up going through a slow period afterward, because when I was busy with work, I wasn't pitching as much.
      Yes, I've had the same experience.


      Also, one thing I want to mention, you don't have to do A LOT of business generation... really you only have to do a bit, BUT YOU HAVE TO DO IT EVERY SINGLE DAY... it will really add up. Do it everyday, and do it first. Right after your morning routine, ideally (or before).
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  • Profile picture of the author amezoirou
    I am a very much committed freelance writer. I love writing blog posts that take the reader to the wonders of many issues and topics. I need more tips and pieces of advice to enhance my writing quality. Thank you so much.
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