I started freelancing without doing a background check. I had no idea how to pitch clients or ask for payments.
Because of it, I made several blunders. Here are the top 3 mistakes I made initially-
Mistake 1- Adopted a free sample policy
Outcome- Clients told me that I was not good and uploaded my write-ups on their websites.
Mistake 2- I never asked for advance payments and followed a monthly payment cycle without an agreement.
Outcome- I was conned several times and there is no way to hold the clients responsible for it.
Mistake 3- Accepted low-pay projects just to have some work.
Outcome- Worked tirelessly to earn a small income and got frustrated with the idea of freelancing.
Now, I'm much more aware and alert while communicating with potential clients.
Advice to all the newbie freelance writers- Learn from my mistakes and be better.
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