11 days ago by Deb

// Credit where it’s due: Yesterday I was making my blog rounds when I stopped at a post by James Chartrand entitled “Want More Clients? Explain Yourself.” James explained how some potential clients will choose the lowest bid, but might be inclined to change their minds if you convince why you’re wo ...

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12 days ago by Monika

As promised a while ago our writers have crossed swords for the first time in order to start their announced Dueling Writers Series. This first post is about the old, but evergreen topic of whether to publish your rates or not on your website. Both George and Mark share some great points in their re ...

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12 days ago by Kristine

It isn’t the first time that I have encountered such dilemma. And because of the growing issues around these ridiculously low rates, I have decided to compile things on why there are actually some people who grab these opportunities. A lot of bloggers and freelance writers are always outraged by suc ...

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19 days ago by Deb

// I receive a lot of flack for my support of certain content sites, but the truth is, when I left home to be a freelance writer, these places saved my life. Though I had been published in print and worked in a publishing house for over 12 years, the higher paying jobs weren’t as [...] Related posts ...

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25 days ago by tumblemoose

It’s a legitimate question, really. I mean, how do you set your rates? Seeing how rates determine your income you must have some logical reasoning for charging what you charge for your work. Setting your rates is one of the most crucial aspects of your freelance writing business. Make sure you do it ...

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42 days ago by Deb

// In blogging years, FWJ has been around a long time – about four and a half years. That’s a lot of jobs and a lot of tips. As I was thinking about the evolution of this blog, I thought it might be handy to combine a lot of the advice given out here over [...] Related posts: When Should You Quit Yo ...

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43 days ago by Lillie

Recently I wrote that freelance editing rates is the most popular keyword phrase that brings visitors to this blog. When I realized that one post on this subject has more than 300 visitors per month, I decided it was time to write more on the topic. For an upcoming series, I would like to have some ...

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53 days ago by Deb

// Before you send your client an independent contractor’s agreement or freelance writing contract, make sure to make it’s clear there are circumstances where you may have to tack additional fees to your original quote. While you want to be reasonable, you also want to make sure you’re adequately co ...

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56 days ago by Deb

// We have a lot of gems in the FWJ vault. There’s over four years of discussion posts here, all geared towards helping writers further their careers. As I was away for most of this weekend and have a lot of catching up to do, I thought it might be a good idea to do [...]

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97 days ago by Jennifer Mattern

Do you sometimes feel like your rates are too low? Are you afraid to increase them? When you earn a living as a freelance writer, you get to set your rates. You decide how much you’ll earn. But sometimes writers lack confidence. They worry that clients won’t think they’re worth what they want to cha ...

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