STOP Working With BAD Freelance Writing Clients By Doing THIS

Опубликовано: 18 Июнь 2026
на канале: Mandy Ellis
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Even if you have a signed contract or an approaching deadline, you need to avoid bad clients by doing very specific things...and not only identify these client red flags, but track them for the future, learn how to deal with difficult clients and their antics, and build your confidence so you know how to walk away and when from ugly freelance writing client red flags.

In this video, we're covering what to look for in your contract, how to avoid bad freelance writing clients for the entirety of your business, how to deal with difficult writing clients who haven't paid your invoice or try to invoke sections of the contract they're not upholding, client red flags and personality traits to watch for, and exact phrases and scripts to end relationships with red flag clients.

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Hi there! I’ve got you covered for all things freelance writing. We’ll go over a quick bite tip to help you move forward in your business, then I’ll answer any and all of your questions; including those on marketing, money, mindset, mental health, and of course, business. 

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So glad you’re able to join me, and I’m looking forward to learning more about you and your freelance writing career!

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00:00 Introduction
00:43 Review contract for cancellation clause or add out clause to your freelance writing contracts
02:29 Create list of freelance client red flags to avoid
04:02 Finish your contracted writing work, but then do this
09:06 Do NOT turn in more work EVEN IF you have a deadline and contract UNLESS
13:35 Learn what to say to end your contract and when to end your contract