The Secret Strategy Freelance Writers Use to Attract High-Paying Corporate Clients—Revealed!
The startup had an admirable mission and quirky culture. But I quickly found that working for them was challenging. My contact there seemed to thrive on statements like, “I wear a lot of hats in my role”—and they expected me to adopt the same attitude. They pushed back on industry-standard rates because of budget constraints, offering me barter incentives instead.
Meanwhile, working for the tech client was a dream. They had a clearly established marketing team, a dedicated editor for me to collaborate with, and a solidified style guide and brand voice. Even better, they paid me instantly upon the first draft submission.
