Comments on: Freelancer’s Survival Guide: Time

By: Kris

Kris — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:55:11 +0000

In reply to cindie. Usually, I can't tell. But I turn down the second project and any future project with them. However, sometimes the PoA clients reveal themselves in the negotiation phase. They change their mind about what they want, about how much they'll pay, about what they told you just last week. Run from them. Run. :-)

By: cindie

cindie — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:34:44 +0000

Boy, if you could give some tips on spotting those pain-in-the-ass clients before working with them, that’d be gold. I’ve been lucky, but relying on luck doesn’t cut it, so I’ve had a few I should’ve turned down. And I didn’t see them coming. Help?

By: Kris

Kris — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 04:19:59 +0000

In reply to Alley. Congrats, Alley. I'm glad things are starting to work out--and the Guide can help with the planning. Good work. And thanks for the support.

By: Alley

Alley — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 04:15:01 +0000

Katherine, thank you soooo much for these articles! It’s like kismet that they’ve appeared in my life at the right time. I’ve found myself on disability and writing my first novel and loads of medical bills so I had to do *something* while I sit home. I was asked to help a friend do some editing while she was on maternity leave. I found I liked it. She gave me the client. Then I was asked to copyedit for a local micro-publisher. I like that too. Then others have become my clients. Then, through the networking God, I got some part-time editing. Yesterday, on a whim, I applied for a job as a part-time freelance writer for an online zine (pays) and they accepted me today. Now, I have to ask myself, what is my time worth, how do I balance jobs, how do I schedule jobs, all this and continue with my own (unpaid as yet) novel writing, and can I do more? etc. It’s all new to me. So, you see, your articles on these topics have been tremendously valuable to me. You betcha I’ll be donating. Keep up the great work! I look forward to every single post. All the best… Alley

By: Kris

Kris — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 06:20:02 +0000

In reply to Ryan V.

Thanks, Ryan. I know that John & Cory get a lot of response on the internet, but they’re both gadflies as well. They are deliberately provocative, and they use that too good effect. I never realized that simple information would have a similar response. I’m glad it does! But it is a side effect.

I’m so glad the guide is helping you. That’s what it’s designed for, so I really appreciate the feedback.

By: Ryan V

Ryan V — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 05:21:34 +0000

Scott above convinced me to reply. As in, I’m repeating what he said. Thanks, very much, for doing the risk of the Guide. I’m a little surprised that you hadn’t thought you would get that much of a reaction. People like John Scalzi and Cory Doctorow certainly show that the internet really heightens exposure.

In another comment, I had mentioned that you’re answering things I never would have thought – and, actually, some years ago, I had been working as a freelancer, but had no idea what I was doing with it! I had already /done/ some reassessment, but the Guide helps so much.

By: Kris

Kris — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 18:06:41 +0000

In reply to Scott William Carter. Thanks, y'all. Much appreciated.

By: Scott William Carter

Scott William Carter — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 15:17:34 +0000

Great one, Kris. I think we’re all glad you decided to take a risk and bend your rules a bit to do the Guide. Great stuff.

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By: Michael Britton

Michael Britton — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:07:02 +0000

Thanks for the great post, Kris!