Heya DN team: wrote a piece, and since I assume there are a lot of freelance designers / contractors in the community here, thought I'd share it along.

Background: I spent about 8 years as a freelance designer & engineer, and while the majority of my client experiences were overwhelmingly positive (some clients really did surprise me with their enthusiasm, understanding of the craft and engagement with the process) -- that being said, there were a few nightmarish experiences over the years... I wrote up this piece on the bad-bits and how I might have avoided them :)

http://blog.qwilr.com/successful-client-relationships/