Comments on: Realities of Freelancing: Always Applying, Always Pitching

By: Kate

Kate — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 19:11:28 +0000

I think a lot depends. I didn’t enjoy pitching when I first started, but as long as you are sure to stay on top of things, and not let it take over your life it can be fun. You just have to compartmentalize it so you don’t end up spending every hour of the day in search of work.

By: Frugal Dad

Frugal Dad — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:52:04 +0000

You touched on one of the tougher aspects of freelancing for me, even doing it part time–pitching! I don’t consider myself a great salesman, and it is something I’ve had to work on to get a few opportunities here and there to supplement blog income.

I try to standardize the main points of my pitch and then customize only certain areas of it for various opportunities, so at least I’m not having to repeat the majority of the pitch over and over again.

By: Funny about Money

Funny about Money — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 01:55:12 +0000

Yup. You’ve got it: Freelancing is essentially applying for a new job about three times a week: forever and ever, world without end, amen.

With no health benefits.

If you have a job that will put food on the table and provide health insurance, or a spouse whose job will provide the same, then freelancing is OK if you can tolerate the nonstop hustle. In one earlier incarnation, I realized that I needed to quit when I found myself hustling some guy for a job at a bar association cocktail party. Yech! It can expand to take over your life.

By: Fabulously Broke

Fabulously Broke — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 22:31:20 +0000

That’s the killer part about freelancing. But I guess in consulting it’s a lot easier than for writing

By: daddy t

daddy t — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 21:58:31 +0000

I enjoyed your article. I think your idea of taking a break is a good help to creativity. It clears the mind and lets fresh ideas come in. (I tend to get glued to the computer screen.) Get away from the keyboard for a while by taking a walk is good. I’ve gotten some of my best ideas while mowing the lawn. I’ve even asked for help from above. That works too.