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Freelance Writing Fees: Amateur to Pro (Ezine)

In Wednesday’s issue of Fab Freelance Writing Ezine, we’ll be discussing freelance writing fees. Here’s an excerpt from the Editorial: As you may know, over on the blog, I’ve been discussing content farms and the huge sums various companies are … Continue reading

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Get Paid By Asking for Payment On Invoice

New freelancers of all stripes — not just writers — have problems getting paid, simply because they’re beginners. Experienced freelancers resolve this challenge quite easily. They know that the solution is in the contract. Your contract must contain these words: … Continue reading

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The prices you charge: if you’re cheap, you’re cheap

How much do you charge for your writing services? Few writers are comfortable setting their writing fees. One of the most popular searches on this blog is: “How much do I charge for writing?” If you’re a new writer, you … Continue reading

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Freelance writing fees: there are no “standard” payment rates

Many moons ago, when I focused on writing magazine articles and books I always got a (private) giggle out of any editor who said: “That’s well above our standard payment rates”, or similar nonsense. Whatever you’re writing, in any area, … Continue reading

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Freelance writing: turn it into a real career

Wondering how to go from miniscule freelance writing rates to rates you can actually live on? Here’s a great interview. All Freelance Writing » How One Freelance Writer Increased Her Income Ten-Fold reports: “You can’t compete and you won’t survive … Continue reading

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Why freelance writers and remote workers make more money during a downturn

A downturn in the economy is a great time to be a freelance writer. Here’s some proof. Email From Jason Calacanis: How To Handle Layoffs reports: “When we ‘peeled back the onion’ of our editorial spending, it became very clear … Continue reading

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Your freelance writing fees: the prices you charge

It’s been a week for queries about freelance writing fees. Here’s a BIG tip: the fees you charge are up to you, no one else. Whether you’re a new writer, or are an experienced pro, you set your own fees. … Continue reading

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Freelance writing and your rates – get confident, get paid

Can you set your fees for your freelance writing services and products with absolute confidence? I’ve just posted “Writing business: set your fees, get paid” on Writing Hacker. Here’s an excerpt: Setting fees for writing services and products is a … Continue reading

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The prices you charge – be fair to yourself

Most freelance writers have no idea what rates they should be charging, so they charge minimal rates and are unfair to themselves. Read Jennifer Mattern’s excellent post What Buyers Need to Know About Freelance Writing Rates. She comments: “The fact … Continue reading

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Freelance cash flow: getting paid what you’re owed

If you’re a new freelance writer, you’re so focused on getting writing gigs that it’s a real letdown when you find that some of your clients are slow payers. It can come as a nasty shock. Whenever I have time … Continue reading

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