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Up until now I've not seen a lot of freelance writers talk about times when they're not hitting 5k a month or getting a 50% open rate on their cold pitches.
I've decided to post my numbers for January and fail in public
Sent 34
Responses 13
No 7
Maybe 5
Yes 1
I've decided to post my numbers for January and fail in public
Sent 34
Responses 13
No 7
Maybe 5
Yes 1
I got 2 nos due to my location.
I freelance from Nigeria and I can tell you that nothing hurts more than hearing a company can't hire Internationally. It's lil you're so close and then you fall.
Some of the nos had to do with prices (it's amazing how low people will go
)
I freelance from Nigeria and I can tell you that nothing hurts more than hearing a company can't hire Internationally. It's lil you're so close and then you fall.
Some of the nos had to do with prices (it's amazing how low people will go
)
I added the maybe section for the prospects I am still conversing with. In a few days I'll find out if I'll add numbers to the no or yes section. Fingers crossed.
Freelancing has taught me not to hope too much. Until the cash is in the bank, the deal is not sealed.
The one yes I got was for a guest post. 
really excited to work on it.
really excited to work on it.
Observations
Pitching almost every day has made writing them easier
Having templates and automating the process is crucial
The more nos you get the tougher your skin gets
Sadly location plays a role in your chances of success
Pitching almost every day has made writing them easier Having templates and automating the process is crucialThe more nos you get the tougher your skin getsSadly location plays a role in your chances of success
And here's some unsolicited advice to someone having a bad month
Don't let the success of others deter you from doing what you need to do.
If Twitter gets too depressing, go offline.
Focus on what you're doing. Keep sending those pitches.
Don't let the success of others deter you from doing what you need to do.
If Twitter gets too depressing, go offline.
Focus on what you're doing. Keep sending those pitches.
Well, writing this felt good.
can't wait to see what February holds.
can't wait to see what February holds.
Forgot one important thing.
Having fellow freelancers to share your frustrations and wins with helps a lot.
@shadrackwanjohi
@TheSexyMartian and @meetoluwafemi have been so helpful. Thanks guys!
Having fellow freelancers to share your frustrations and wins with helps a lot.
@shadrackwanjohi
@TheSexyMartian and @meetoluwafemi have been so helpful
. Thanks guys!
