Comments on: 16 Tips for Writing An Email Query http://www.aboutfreelancewriting.com/2009/05/16-tips-for-writing-an-email-query/ Helping freelance writers make more money with their writing by Anne Wayman Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:00:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2 By: Anne http://www.aboutfreelancewriting.com/2009/05/16-tips-for-writing-an-email-query/comment-page-1/#comment-13366 Anne Wed, 19 May 2010 15:48:53 +0000 http://www.aboutfreelancewriting.com/?p=3416#comment-13366 Iti, check out the category http://www.aboutfreelancewriting.com/category/how-to-find-and-get-freelance-writing-jobs/ Iti, check out the category http://www.aboutfreelancewriting.com/category/how-to-find-and-get-freelance-writing-jobs/

]]> By: Iti http://www.aboutfreelancewriting.com/2009/05/16-tips-for-writing-an-email-query/comment-page-1/#comment-13358 Iti Wed, 19 May 2010 12:39:25 +0000 http://www.aboutfreelancewriting.com/?p=3416#comment-13358 hi Anne, I always find your tips and articles very useful and helpful too. I also reside in India and face the same impediments from long time..but the most problematic situation over here is that freelance writers are not easily welcomed. I write articles but don't know how to send them for publication houses or which online sites accept articles with paying compensation for them. I hve my blog want to monetize it but how to make my content strong and how to increase the traffic. Please anne suggest me some ways to work. I will be highly obliged to you, If you please consider my request and do the needful. hi Anne,
I always find your tips and articles very useful and helpful too. I also reside in India and face the same impediments from long time..but the most problematic situation over here is that freelance writers are not easily welcomed. I write articles but don’t know how to send them for publication houses or which online sites accept articles with paying compensation for them. I hve my blog want to monetize it but how to make my content strong and how to increase the traffic.
Please anne suggest me some ways to work.
I will be highly obliged to you, If you please consider my request and do the needful.

]]> By: Aparajita http://www.aboutfreelancewriting.com/2009/05/16-tips-for-writing-an-email-query/comment-page-1/#comment-13020 Aparajita Fri, 07 May 2010 17:59:11 +0000 http://www.aboutfreelancewriting.com/?p=3416#comment-13020 :) <b>"...none of us started with any credits at all"</b> Yes, I suppose I did forget that, at least for a while. :) I'll keep your advice in mind next time I write a query. Thank you once again. Have a good day! :)
“…none of us started with any credits at all”
Yes, I suppose I did forget that, at least for a while. :) I’ll keep your advice in mind next time I write a query. Thank you once again. Have a good day!

]]> By: Anne http://www.aboutfreelancewriting.com/2009/05/16-tips-for-writing-an-email-query/comment-page-1/#comment-13019 Anne Fri, 07 May 2010 17:48:23 +0000 http://www.aboutfreelancewriting.com/?p=3416#comment-13019 Aparajita, one trick will be to make wire transfer easy for your clients... simple instructions. And remember none of us started with any credits at all. Published pieces count; so does the blog... if the writing is even close to decent and I suspect it is, use 'em. Aparajita, one trick will be to make wire transfer easy for your clients… simple instructions. And remember none of us started with any credits at all. Published pieces count; so does the blog… if the writing is even close to decent and I suspect it is, use ‘em.

]]> By: Aparajita http://www.aboutfreelancewriting.com/2009/05/16-tips-for-writing-an-email-query/comment-page-1/#comment-13018 Aparajita Fri, 07 May 2010 17:46:14 +0000 http://www.aboutfreelancewriting.com/?p=3416#comment-13018 Yes, checks from any country can be cashed, but few people would want to send a check when they can pay by Paypal without any hassles. But I have a Finnish client- he uses wire transfer, which is a quicker and safer option than checks. But again, people prefer Paypal. As for telling them how old I am, I guess I can avoid that. But when it comes to submitting samples, or listing credits, I have very few reference points. I do have some published pieces in a local English newspaper (both in print and online), and also a blog, but those pieces aren't exactly flattering. Thanks for your reply, Anne. It helped in boosting my morale. :) Yes, checks from any country can be cashed, but few people would want to send a check when they can pay by Paypal without any hassles. But I have a Finnish client- he uses wire transfer, which is a quicker and safer option than checks. But again, people prefer Paypal.
As for telling them how old I am, I guess I can avoid that. But when it comes to submitting samples, or listing credits, I have very few reference points. I do have some published pieces in a local English newspaper (both in print and online), and also a blog, but those pieces aren’t exactly flattering.
Thanks for your reply, Anne. It helped in boosting my morale. :)

]]> By: Anne http://www.aboutfreelancewriting.com/2009/05/16-tips-for-writing-an-email-query/comment-page-1/#comment-13015 Anne Fri, 07 May 2010 17:25:42 +0000 http://www.aboutfreelancewriting.com/?p=3416#comment-13015 Aparjita, you don't have to tell them how old you are... I don't either because I'm at the other end. And don't tell them you're inexperienced - just submit what they ask for. Suspect you're going to have to get a paypal account somehow... how else can they pay you? Can you get an American check cashed? Your English is excellent... parlay that one client into more... Aparjita, you don’t have to tell them how old you are… I don’t either because I’m at the other end. And don’t tell them you’re inexperienced – just submit what they ask for.

Suspect you’re going to have to get a paypal account somehow… how else can they pay you? Can you get an American check cashed?

Your English is excellent… parlay that one client into more…

]]> By: Aparajita http://www.aboutfreelancewriting.com/2009/05/16-tips-for-writing-an-email-query/comment-page-1/#comment-13014 Aparajita Fri, 07 May 2010 17:19:38 +0000 http://www.aboutfreelancewriting.com/?p=3416#comment-13014 Thanks for the tips, Anne. I've gone through numerous such articles on how to query, but I never seem to get it right. In fact, very few editors (or even people putting up ads on Craigslist) bother to respond, and I can't really understand why. I don't know what I'm getting wrong...but of course, there are factors beyond my control. > I'm located in Kolkata (Calcutta), India > I don't have a Paypal account. No credit card, either. > I'm too young and have too little experience/educational qualifications. I've only just graduated from high school and am about to join college. I am very open about these when applying for freelance jobs, and consequently turn off many prospective clients. And I'm sure people can guess I'm a greenhorn from the way I write. But even though I haven't got a lot of clients, I have been lucky to get the ones I have got. They have been very nice to me as clients, and even better as friends! I totally agree with what you've written in the About page- it <b>is</b> possible to make great friends online. :) P.S.Sorry about the length of this comment. Thanks for the tips, Anne. I’ve gone through numerous such articles on how to query, but I never seem to get it right. In fact, very few editors (or even people putting up ads on Craigslist) bother to respond, and I can’t really understand why. I don’t know what I’m getting wrong…but of course, there are factors beyond my control.
> I’m located in Kolkata (Calcutta), India
> I don’t have a Paypal account. No credit card, either.
> I’m too young and have too little experience/educational qualifications. I’ve only just graduated from high school and am about to join college.
I am very open about these when applying for freelance jobs, and consequently turn off many prospective clients. And I’m sure people can guess I’m a greenhorn from the way I write. But even though I haven’t got a lot of clients, I have been lucky to get the ones I have got. They have been very nice to me as clients, and even better as friends! I totally agree with what you’ve written in the About page- it is possible to make great friends online. :)
P.S.Sorry about the length of this comment.

]]> By: Anne http://www.aboutfreelancewriting.com/2009/05/16-tips-for-writing-an-email-query/comment-page-1/#comment-9851 Anne Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:07:51 +0000 http://www.aboutfreelancewriting.com/?p=3416#comment-9851 Yes, sometimes coloring within the lines is a good idea, at least once and a while ;) Yes, sometimes coloring within the lines is a good idea, at least once and a while ;)

]]> By: Chris http://www.aboutfreelancewriting.com/2009/05/16-tips-for-writing-an-email-query/comment-page-1/#comment-9838 Chris Thu, 14 Jan 2010 02:19:09 +0000 http://www.aboutfreelancewriting.com/?p=3416#comment-9838 Extremely helpful tips! It's interesting how employers/editors use attention to deal as a way to screen candidates. It's a great way to find out if you're dealing with someone who follows directions. I like your mention of #4. These days we all have to be careful with attachments. Extremely helpful tips! It’s interesting how employers/editors use attention to deal as a way to screen candidates. It’s a great way to find out if you’re dealing with someone who follows directions. I like your mention of #4. These days we all have to be careful with attachments.

]]> By: Anne http://www.aboutfreelancewriting.com/2009/05/16-tips-for-writing-an-email-query/comment-page-1/#comment-4047 Anne Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:49:03 +0000 http://www.aboutfreelancewriting.com/?p=3416#comment-4047 Good tip Devon, as usual. When I was doing a lot of queries I actually had a spreadsheet set up with categories including title, where submitted, date submitted, response, response date, resubmission, etc. plus the amount I earned. Tracking makes a huge difference imo. Good tip Devon, as usual. When I was doing a lot of queries I actually had a spreadsheet set up with categories including title, where submitted, date submitted, response, response date, resubmission, etc. plus the amount I earned. Tracking makes a huge difference imo.

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