As you launch your copywriting career, you will gradually pick up both regular and occasional clients. As you do so, it is important to schedule appropriately, leaving space for incoming clients, while maintaining your current client base.

When scheduling, break each copywriting job down into the number of hours you think it will take, total. Then, working backwards, figure out how many hours per day you plan to work on it, and set a tentative delivery date. Add a few days, to allow for the unexpected, and you have the date to present to your client.

Adding a few extra days, or padding your deadline, helps to minimize stress. If you stick to your original schedule and are able to complete the project early, you’ll become known as someone who overdelivers. If you get behind,  you’ve built in a few extra days for just such an occasion.  Padding your deadlines helps you to always appear competent, instead of frantically struggling to meet deadlines and turning in late work.

Each week, map out your schedule on your calendar. View a month in advance, if possible. This allows you to see what your future schedule looks like when scheduling new clients. Be sure to add repeating appointments and regular weekly or monthly gigs to your calendar, as well, so that you’re always aware of how much work is due on a given day.

By scheduling carefully, you can ensure that you’re the person your clients go to when they need work on time, every time.

Happy writing!

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