Comments on: Setting Freelance Writing Rates the Right Way

By: How Writing E-books Can Save You From a Low Pay Rut | All Freelance Writing

How Writing E-books Can Save You From a Low Pay Rut | All Freelance Writing — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 13:54:45 +0000

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By: Freelance Rates – Part 3: Setting Freelance Writing and Editing Prices : Lillie Ammann, Writer & Editor

Mon, 03 May 2010 07:21:48 +0000

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By: OnlineWritingExpert

OnlineWritingExpert — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 16:40:50 +0000

Great article on a very touchy and sensitive topic. It is essential that we as writers get paid for what we are worth, and for what we are expected to deliver. Be upfront and firm with your rates and leave some room for negotiation, but only in exceptional circumstances. It goes without saying that it is prefearble to have your own dedicated website where everyone can see your rates, thus lessening all the confusion.

By: How to Get High Paying Freelance Writing Jobs | All Freelance Writing

How to Get High Paying Freelance Writing Jobs | All Freelance Writing — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:50:04 +0000

[...] Crunch the numbers properly from the beginning. Freelance incomes are NOT the same as an income from an employer, because you have to account for not only your living expenses but additional expenses (such as covering all of your own insurance costs), plus additional taxes (self employment taxes in the US). If you underestimate what you need to earn, you’ll never be able to set your rates effectively, and you’ll either struggle to earn enough, or you’ll be working so much just to earn enough to get by that your quality of life will suffer. [...]

By: Jenn Mattern

Jenn Mattern — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:02:52 +0000

That would depend on your definition of “quality” I suppose. Rates can definitely influence the types of clients you attract though. While charging too much for a given market will obviously drive clients away, so will charging too little. You have to make sure you’re charging an appropriate price based on the value you offer within your given market.

By: Issa

Issa — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 06:45:22 +0000

Thanks Jenn. I always have a problem setting my freelance rates and now, I have a clear guide to help me get started. i guess, the next question is if my rate will help me get quality freelance projects that I will love working for. Cheers!

By: Free Dual-Mode Freelance Writing Rate Calculator Released | All Freelance Writing

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:09:24 +0000

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By: 30 Day Marketing Bootcamp for Freelance Writers – Day 4 | All Freelance Writing

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:32:13 +0000

[...] get used to it!). You’re just going to read an article, go through a formula to set your own freelance writing rates, and then compare those rates to the target market you chose previously (to determine if [...]

By: 5 Foolish Mistakes Freelance Writers Make | All Freelance Writing

5 Foolish Mistakes Freelance Writers Make | All Freelance Writing — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:14:33 +0000

[...] correctly early on. Whether you want to hear it or not, there are right and wrong ways to set your freelance writing rates. Pulling a random number out of your ass, for example, is the “wrong” way to set [...]

By: The Benefits of a Freelance Writing Job Well-Paid | All Freelance Writing

The Benefits of a Freelance Writing Job Well-Paid | All Freelance Writing — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:03:15 +0000

[...] not going to tell you exactly what you should be charging. Everyone has to set their own freelance writing rates. But no matter what your actual number works out to, remember that it should do more than cover [...]