Lessons I Learned from Red-Flag Clients (So You Don’t Have To) - The Modern Editor - Editing Tips for Freelance Editors | Lyssna här

Ever ignored a gut feeling about a potential client and ended up regretting it later? Trust me, I’ve been there. After fourteen years in the freelance editing business, I’ve seen my fair share of red-flag and beige-flag clients.

In this episode of The Modern Editor, I’m sharing what I’ve learned from not-so-great client experiences so you can avoid some of the mistakes I made early on. At the end of the day, you should always pay attention when your spidey senses start tingling.

Important Sections:

(1:14) You Can’t Avoid All Red Flags
(1:45) Don’t Pay for Anything Up Front
(2:46) Don’t Accept Payment in Royalties
(5:23) Avoid Clients Who Want to Argue Over Your Rate
(9:14) Always Maintain Your Boundaries
(11:00) Contracts Are Nonnegotiable
(11:46) Avoid Clients Who Lie to You
(13:12) Don’t Work with Clients Who Ghost You
(15:26) Pay Attention to How They Behave Online
(17:13) Avoid Clients Who Hate Feedback
(18:40) The Freelance Editors Club is Reopened!
(19:20) New Client Beige Flags That Could Turn Into Red Flags
(22:26) How to Protect Yourself from Client Red Flags

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