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3 months ago
So, I've been working on a number of commissions all at once, and I have a set amount I've been wanting to work on each week. However, there has been an increased interest in my work as of late, and I've been juggling ongoing stories and new commissions, and a variety of other tasks. I have taken on more work than I am comfortable with for the July-September period, partially this is due to having a hard time turning people away, or hoping I'll eventually be able to catch up.
At this point, multiple people have been asking me when their work will start/finish, and I've been juggling things around and rearranging the order to try and accommodate everyone. However, so many people have requested this that I am having a mental health crisis about not being able to meet everyone's demands of me. I am unsure what the fairest way to handle this situation is, since it does not seem like I am meeting everyone's expectations. So I am willing to renegotiate current projects to either cancel/refund if needed, or delay to the end of the queue if possible, to get other work done. I would also ask people to refrain from further asking me when I will get started once I have spoken to you, as this is starting to become rather stressful and is hindering my ability to write. Thank you very much for your continued support
At this point, multiple people have been asking me when their work will start/finish, and I've been juggling things around and rearranging the order to try and accommodate everyone. However, so many people have requested this that I am having a mental health crisis about not being able to meet everyone's demands of me. I am unsure what the fairest way to handle this situation is, since it does not seem like I am meeting everyone's expectations. So I am willing to renegotiate current projects to either cancel/refund if needed, or delay to the end of the queue if possible, to get other work done. I would also ask people to refrain from further asking me when I will get started once I have spoken to you, as this is starting to become rather stressful and is hindering my ability to write. Thank you very much for your continued support
Just take your time, pace yourself, and ultimately just try and have fun with it if you can. That's the goal of any artist, really: to have fun with what you're making.
To avoid disappointment or jeopardize established relationships, it is advisable to focus on the simplest tasks and give preference to "known clients”.
This means that it is better to have four small and simple jobs than one large and complicated one, even if the latter may be better paid. Or better to have one client who has been satisfied in the past than two completely new ones.
Because you already know the expectations and behavior of familiar clients and can take this into account in your planning. In contrast, every new client is a "surprise”.
So every commissionshas to be weighed up. Who is the client? What do he wants? How much time will it take? What are the alternatives?
The content of the commission should also play a role. If you've written twenty stories about horses, a different animal would not only be a nice change for your motivation but also for your portfolio.
Congratulations on growing so much that you now need a table to keep track of and compare.
Much success and always think long term.
Otherwise, you should also sort things out and establish some simple rules. Customers who become impatient can probably get on your last nerve. Therefore, it is important to communicate clearly that there is no point in asking again and again, but simply to look at the work list. The order is finished when it's finished, and every inquiry delays your own work and that of others.
There is no easy solution to the problem of annoying inquiries. You could become unfriendly, even to the point of canceling the order. But I can't say whether that's a good idea.