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Three Freelance Writing Requests You Should *Always* Refuse
Aiming for money vs aiming for growth (aka BIG money)
Being a full-time writer is a rollercoaster ride.
It can be one hell of a journey, especially if you write for freelance clients. You might find clients that are so good, you almost feel they’re mentoring you and paying you for it. On the other hand, you might find people who suck your life’s blood and make you regret deciding to become a writer.
That said, there are some mistakes every freelance writer can easily avoid. But it’s the lack of awareness and resources that lead freelance writers to fall into the same traps over and over again.
I quit my job this September, but I’ve been writing for freelance clients since December 2020. And in this post, I’ve compiled the three types of freelance offers that drain your time and energy that you should always say no to.
If you’ve just started freelancing, or even if you are an established freelance writer, read on for the type of clients you should always say no to.
1. People who are surprised by the rates you propose
The world of freelance writing is quite huge. There are thousands of writers on Upwork and Fiverr who will…
