1. Ask the three key questions - By When (deadline) | How Much ($$$) | How Many (words)

As a freelancer, you must narrow down these three things right at the beginning. If not accepted and cleared by both parties, it leads to a lot of heartburn and frustration later. Besides, it turns the project proposal into a concrete, objective numbers rather than subjective figures.

2. Complete pilot projects of at least 1000 words

Pilot projects help you and the client get a feel for each other's working...