When you're offered a project...

Blade Borge

Blade Borge

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and you're not interested, how do you let the other person know?

"Thanks, but no thanks."
"Gee, man, I'd really love to but gosh there's this other thing I gotta do."
"I don't feel I'm the right person for this job."
 
Well, depends I guess on the reason you don't want to do it.

Generally, a "Thanks but I don't want to take that on right now" should work. Whether it's a time issue or creative issue, that answer should suffice.
 
be as honest as possible and try not to bullsh*t anybody because if they sense that then you just burned any future opportunities down the line.
 
It also depends - are you not interested in the project or are you not interested in working with that particular person/client?
Because as the above post suggests, turning down a job the wrong way can kill potential future offers.
 
You're booked?

You're too expensive (wink, wink).

You can't commit due to some familial obligations?

You can't make it work with your schedule?
 
"Yeah, I really can't right now because [insert reason], but let me refer you to a friend of mine who might be exactly what you are looking for [insert friend or enemy]."

Works for me depending on the situation... the friend or enemy really depends on if you want to keep the contact or not.
 
First, you should thank the lucky stars that you have so much work you can afford to turn down projects.
I know a LOT of people right now that will take ANY work they can find to keep their heads above water.

Honesty is the best policy...tell them why you're concerned...you never know, might end-up being the best gig you've ever had!

One thing I will say, don't ever burn a bridge, never pays off.
 
Don't lie. That's like stringing someone along who you're not attracted to. It never works how you want it to.

Just say you're not interested but if they have any future projects please let you know. And yeah, refer them to someone else.
 
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