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How To Get Repeat Clients

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by Catherine L. Tully

Guess what? I get the bulk of my work from regular clients. I’d say it makes up 2/3 or more of my monthly income. Getting repeat business isn’t as hard as you might think if you are willing to do some work for it.

Nearly any writing job carries with it the possibility for more income down the line. It’s all in the way you approach it. If all you see is one job and then the end of the road…that’s all you’re going to get. You have to be willing to think a little differently. Here are some of the things that have worked well for me:

+ Go above and beyond. Don’t just meet a deadline–turn your work in early. If the editor mentions the possibility of a sidebar, then do that too. The more proactive and timely you are, the more the editor will want to work with you again in the future. First impressions count for more than most writers realize… Continue reading How To Get Repeat Clients