Tag Archives: freelance writing rates

3 Signs It’s Time to Rethink Your Rate Structure

By Jennifer Mattern on October 5th, 2011

We’ve talked about setting freelance writing rates and figuring out when you need to charge more. But the amount you charge isn’t the only potential problem with your freelance writing rates. Your rate structure can be equally problematic. For example, are …

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Posted in Business / Career |

5 Tips for Becoming a Happier and More Productive Freelance Writer

By Jennifer Mattern on October 26th, 2010

It’s one thing to enjoy the freedom freelance writing offers. But sometimes we still get overwhelmed. Deadlines loom, payments might seem to take forever, and our to-do lists could occupy a mile-long scroll. Fortunately there are some things you can …

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Posted in Business / Career, Productivity & Organization |

Myth: Web Content Writers Can’t Earn as Much as Business Writers

By Jennifer Mattern on August 19th, 2010

Recently I busted the myth that Web writers don’t get paid as much as print writers. Today let’s tackle another one — the issue of freelance writing rates between Web content writers and business writers (like me) who happen to …

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Posted in Commercial Writing, Web Writing |

Demand Studios: Beyond the Rate Debate

By Jennifer Mattern on May 25th, 2010

Warning! Bias alert! Yes, this post is biased. I don’t care for Demand Studios. I don’t make a secret of that. And as a blogger it’s not my job to always serve as reporter, staying completely objective. It’s to share …

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Posted in Web Writing |

Free Online Tool: Hourly Project Rate Calculator

By Jennifer Mattern on April 28th, 2010

I’d like to announce the latest free online tool for freelance writers — our freelance hourly project rate calculator! Visit the link and start playing with it, or learn more about it below. You’ll be able to access it alongside …

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