Re: Client delaying process
Oh do I know this one.
So, regardless of what happens with this job - you need to think about your payment terms.
I work as a writer (not a copywriter, but similar situation).
My terms are - 100% upfront payment for new clients.
For everyone else - 50% upfront, 50% on completion of project.
NEVER EVER ... do work without some kind of payment in the first place.
If people break your 50% on completion, they go back to 100% up front.
I have fired clients for not adhering - as a soloist you simply can't afford to spend too much time following up. If clients won't pay, consider it a small price to pay to get rid of them.
In the meantime, everyone is right - issuing an invoice for 70 or 80% of the job isn't a bad idea.
HOWEVER ...
Have you CALLED the client?
I know it's hard ... as writers ... to move into that headspace - but it's a lot easier to ignore an email ... a phone call is way harder.
When you send the invoice, also follow up with a phone call.
Email has made it really easy for people to hide ... if you keep emailing him, you can kiss your money goodbye.
If, on the other hand, you call him - you are more likely to get a response.
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