Freelance Writing Tip- Write for Each Client

In the world of freelance writing you will come across clients that are easy to write for and some that are more demanding. The key in creating a good working relationship that results in work that satisfies your client is making sure that you write for the client.

What does this mean? First of all, you want to make sure that you form relationships with clients that you naturally work well with if possible. Ask yourself if there are open lines of communication if you need to ask questions or get further information in order to complete a project. Is the form of communication they use one that you can work with? How do they respond to you when you are first contemplating working with them? If you get a good vibe from the client chances are it will be a good working relationship. If there is something in the back of your mind that it does not feel right or just that "gut" feeling, it might be in your best interest not to work with that client. Sometimes you can't pick and choose, but try to find clients that are a good match.

Another way to make sure that you are catering to your client is by making sure you understand exactly what the client is looking for before the project is started. Ask questions, get samples of writing that the client seems to like, take a look at the client's website to get a feel for the style of writing they already have used. By understanding the style and what the client is looking for the better the chances that you will be able to produce work that they will be happy with.

If you have not worked with the client before, make sure that you send a rough copy of the project for them to review so that they can see where you are at and if they have any suggestions they feel needs to be done. This is something that can be hard for a writer, but keep in mind that you are writing the piece for the client and not yourself. Be open to suggestion and constructive criticism. It's better to know while you are working on the project what the client thinks about your work than to learn after you have spent hours on it only to find out they are not happy.

By finding clients that you work well with naturally, knowing what the client is looking for, and keeping the lines of communication open you will be able to produce work that will satisfy your client. When you write for the client you will find that you will have better chances of them using you again as well as benefiting from the best form of advertising which is word of mouth referrals from happy clients.