Finding Private Clients

[cateror]

Great list, thank you for sharing the info! And I agree, it should be made a sticky!

[leahcar]

I'm so glad this sticky is here!!! I'm going to make it a priority to check out all of this links next week. Thank you all!

[Jewel121]

Thank you to everyone for sharing these tips! I have implemented a few and look forward to a prosperous response. I wish the same for everyone else!

[FreelanceWriterGuild]

Great post! This thread is very helpful to me.

[JaneSv]

I find it rather helpful too. Some of these are resources are GOLD, especially since sites like Associated content have gone silent .. I have some private clients as well and along with a few other ventures I am finally seeing some good results

[Tahsin]

Contractors can always visit sites like odesk.com. There are many freelancers out there who apply for jobs if paid regularly.

[JCjohnson]

If you are interested, go to WPLH and check the daily postings there. One lady sends updates daily.

[thorgirl77]

This is a great list. Thanks so much for putting it together!

[snapdragons]

Going to use the info here, since I am tired of working for pennies and writing about dentists and plumbers. I've been saying that for years and I never get anywhere. After 23 hours of mill work in the past day or so, I'm at the point of tears.

I find marketing myself SO difficult though. Any tips for that?

[writepro]

Originally Posted by jabrankundi

Once you have worked as a freelance writer for about a year, you have built enough clients to ask them about other contacts of theirs that need work. Sometimes this really works well but i must admit it isn't the best idea

Great idea! If you have happy clients, always ask if they know anyone else who could use your help.... of course some of them might prefer to keep you to themselves...

The only thing I would suggest is to not wait a whole year before you ask. Depending on how much you write for them, I think waiting a month or two would be plenty.

P.S.:

And yes, I agree that the first two posts are very valuable, and appreciate that they have taken the time to share this info. Thank you!!!