10 days ago by Deb Ng

Today’s freelance writing clients are looking for a lot more bang for their buck, especially those looking for web writing. Many aren’t looking for a mere writer, they want someone who uses SEO, builds traffic, moderates and responds to comments and more. Before accepting a project and setting a rat ...

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20 days ago by Deb

// Common questions asked by the Freelance Writing Jobs community are those having to do with rates and finding clients and opportunities. As I write another post about finding higher paying opportunities, I realize that I, as well as other bloggers, have discussed these issues on many occasions. Wh ...

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34 days ago by Deb

// I’m noticing an interesting trend with each new crop of freelance writers. They’re earning money but they have no clue if they’re pulling a profit. They’re making ends meet, but they don’t necessarily have money to put away. Many don’t even factor in taxes or overhead which can be a rude awakenin ...

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48 days ago by Deb

// Are you afraid to take your writing to the next level? Many new (and even some not so new) writers are afraid of setting their sites too high. They’re afraid of asking for a decent rate or breaking outside of their comfort zones. Success is scary – and it’s even more scary getting to [...] Relate ...

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78 days ago by Kelby Carr

Setting freelance rates can be tricky. Often there is little information out there to see what others are charging (especially for bloggers), and even more often there is little guidance for the many variables from client to client. In the comments on Mom Bloggers Deserve to Get Paid, I could see a ...

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92 days ago by Deb

// I’m a big fan of clean slates. For me, January 1st is a time for reflection and the best time to get a fresh start going. I like to take time out before the start of the new year to assess my situation and decide if it’s time to raise my rates. I know [...] Related posts: How to Turn a Low Paying ...

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97 days ago by Lillie

I’ve been running a freelance writing and editing rates survey for several weeks but haven’t had a great deal of response. My goal is to have statistically significant information for my two-part series scheduled for the third week in November. The survey is anonymous, quick, and easy. There are onl ...

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110 days ago by Deb

// It used to be that my name was synonymous with freelance writing jobs, or helping freelance writers to land jobs. Now I’m learning there are people who feel I’m only for the promotion of content “mills” for freelance writing jobs, and that’s so far from the truth it’s silly. I’m about keeping fre ...

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120 days ago by Lillie

I’m planning a series on freelance writing and editing rates. Freelancers want to know what others charge, and potential clients want to know how much to expect a project to cost. As mentioned in a previous post, I am trying to collect real-world data from freelance writers and editors through a sho ...

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129 days ago by Michael Kwan

A couple of days ago, Raul wrote a blog post titled “ The economics of free or why I won’t do things for free anymore.” As a well-educated freelancer and consultant with a wealth of experience, it is only fair that Raul should charge what he is worth. Even so, he has gladly volunteered his time to c ...

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