Life happens to all of us sometimes. Despite our best intentions, emergencies and unforseen circumstances can arise that make our personal lives or our health or families come first. Sometimes our professional deadlines have to take a back seat.
Freelance Folder addresses the topic with a very helpful Template Letter for Emergencies and accompanying tips.
You never want to miss a deadline as a freelancer, as a writer, as an editor… as a professional, but sometimes you don’t have a choice. As the post points out, if you inform your client promptly, take a courteous tone, provide enough detail for the client to understand the scope of the problem, and offer alternative solutions, chances are good that they’ll understand and appreciate your notification. Of course, you don’t want to do this too often. But, in those extreme emergencies, by handling the situation professionally you’ll to focus your attention where it’s needed without having to deal with the added worry that you’ve lost a client, too.
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