Freelance Success Blog
Welcome to the Freelance Success blog, where you’ll find practical how-tos, success stories, inspiration, and much more.
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What Successful Freelancers Do Differently to Attract Better Clients
Why do some freelance medical writers and editors seem to attract a steady stream of good clients while others struggle?
It’s usually not because they’re better writers or editors.
Often, the difference is in how they approach…
Recent Posts
You Know a Lot About Freelance Marketing. Now What?
You probably already know a lot of things you should be doing to market your freelance business.
Stay visible on LinkedIn. Keep in touch with past clients. Build relationships. Reach out to potential clients. Follow up. Keep marketing even when you’re…
Why Freelance Marketing Keeps Falling to the Bottom of Your List
You know you should be marketing your freelance business.
But then a client emails with an urgent request. A project takes longer than expected. Another deadline gets moved up. Before you know it, the week is over and…
Why Marketing Feels Pushy—and Why That Mindset Hurts Your Business
Effective freelance marketing isn’t about being pushy. It’s about helping the right clients understand how you can help them. This makes your marketing more useful to clients and more comfortable for you.
Key Takeaways
- Effective freelance marketing…
How Coaching and Consistent Marketing Helped Addie Build Her Freelance Business One Step at a Time
Adrienne (Addie) Nagy launched her freelance medical writing business, Wordsmith Medical Writing Solutions, with a single client referred by a former colleague. But when that work slowed, she realized she didn’t know how to find steady,…
How Three Freelance Medical Writers Saved Time, Avoided Frustration, and Grew their Businesses
Trying to build a successful freelance business on your own can mean years of trial and error. It’s hard to know what to focus on, whether you’re doing the right things, or what you need to change to attract the…
How Focus, Consistent Action, and Follow-Through Helped Diana Relaunch Her Freelance Business
After several successful years as a freelance medical writer, Diana Henzel, PharmD, stepped away from her business for nearly two years to care for family members facing health challenges. When she was ready to return, her former…
From Too Much Competition to a Steady Pipeline of High-Value Work: Heidi’s Story
Clearly and accurately explaining the value of new drugs, medical devices, and other health technology to decision makers is essential to helping bring these innovations to patients. Yet, most freelancers lack the skills to turn complex clinical and economic…
You Can Learn Marketing in Weeks. Building a Business Takes Longer.
You can learn marketing strategies in a few weeks. But building a successful freelance business takes much longer.
Marketing doesn’t work on demand. The clients you reach out to today may not need a freelancer for months. A…