Comments on: How I’d Look For A Freelance Writing Job

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:26:33 +0000

LoL. Great point, T. Cold-calling may not be so bad afterall.

By: T

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:01:21 +0000

I had to overcome outright anxiety attacks over cold calling — hands shaking, palms so sweaty I couldn’t hold a pen, heart pounding away at a rate that made me wonder if my next call would be to 911. Then I finally asked myself, “What the heck am I afraid of?” After I plunged ahead and did not die or have an irate receptionist materialize in my office to berate me in person, then it got easier.
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By: Anne

Anne — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:46:14 +0000

Yes, it does get easier, except when it doesn’t

By: Anne

Anne — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:45:28 +0000

maybe…

By: T

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:52:56 +0000

I like bow & arrow! Good visual. Quality vs. quantity, also, I suppose you could say. I had to learn the hard way that pursuing too many leads simultaneously (and then saying yes to all of them) is not the best approach for me. And you’re right about the cold-calling, Anne. I do believe it gets easier with time. Had not thought of sending a follow-up thank-you—great tip. People like to work with courteous professionals.
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By: jorgekafkazar

jorgekafkazar — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:01:20 +0000

Bow-and-arrow approach?
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By: Anne

Anne — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:58:28 +0000

Yes, I could have said a rifle approach works better – what’s a non-gun metaphor – target? Anyway sounds like you’ve got the idea. Let us know how you do this.

By: T

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:45:55 +0000

Thanks, Anne! Number one is where I definitely need to do some work. I’ve been so intently focused on finding work–any work–that I’ve been chasing after everything I felt I could write. Reading this made me realize that I’ve got to narrow things down and focus rather than taking the shot-gun approach.
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By: Cathy Miller

Cathy Miller — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:17:51 +0000

Grazie
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By: Anne

Anne — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:13:56 +0000

Cathy, you’re right, the link didn’t work, now it does. Thanks