I have been freelancing for 8 years now and that's a lot of experience. Recruitment agents I have spoken to say I could earn upwards of £40,000 if I got a "normal" copywriting job. This is simply due to my experience and ability.
So why is it that I have averaged around £15,000 per year for all of those years?
I have some answers to this: I lacked confidence, I had family commitments and I suffered from imposter syndrome. But also I lack a basic understanding of what to do next.
I have already this year managed to increase my average earnings to about £25,000 per year (mostly from just being able to work longer hours) - but I still have so much scope to improve. I suppose I just don't know how to market myself.
I want to work with digital or marketing agencies or direct with local clients - but how do I approach them? What do I say to make them give me a go?
Should I email them? Call?
I don't want to burn bridges by doing the wrong thing and just annoying them.
I am getting close to just taking on a full time well paid job - but I enjoy my flexible lifestyle and work best on my own.
What do you do to market yourself?
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rememberthetime · 06/07/2016 15:01
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