Ah, the cold email. It’s a blessing, but also a curse. It’s such a devilish thing, either leaving you whooping with joy with a new client, or sobbing quietly because no one even so much as replied.
The cold email. What are your secrets?
Posts by: Damien du Preez
Damien du Preez is a freelance writer. He operates out of Cape Town, South Africa and you can follow him on Twitter as @DamienJDP for some sage wisdom and plenty of swearing.
What Do I Do If I Suddenly Lose All My Clients?
Freelance writing comes with its risks, especially if you’re doing it full-time. The worst thing that can ever happen to you, though, is to lose every single client at the same time.
It’s rare, but it does happen, and trust me when I say you never want it to happen to you.
Is Freelance Writing Really as Great as It Sounds?
Let me guess.
You want to be a freelance writer because it sounds exciting, freeing, and everything you’ve ever wanted in a career. You get to write for a living, sit in cafes checking your email, and travel the world while raking in the big bucks.
The thing is, nothing’s that simple. Or that easy.