Thanks for this great post. I’m in the process of signing my first writing contract and this info has helped me tremendously. I’m also writing a post on this topic copied the link to your article. Hope you don’t mind. Thanks again.
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When I first started my freelance editorial business, my dad got me a client by finding out that someone at his church worked at a publisher. My mom later got me a client when she went to work for an educational company. My husband has gotten me clients by passing my name along when it was appropriate. And I’ve gotten lots of leads from colleagues and friends, many of which turned into paying work!

Once you can talk about your business, your networking will be more effective! And warm leads from friends, family, and colleagues, are a bit easier to convert to paying business, I’ve found.