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Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:59:14 +0000

[...] writing allows you to promote yourself to a higher position, let’s say. In ‘Who Sets Your Freelance Writing Rates,’ Deb had written about setting your own rates. The main reason you should set your own [...]

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Exploring Web Content and Web Content Sites : Freelance Writing Jobs — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:36:06 +0000

[...] for any number of reasons. With private clients it’s easier to set and negotiate a higher rate. Most web content sites have a set, non-negotiable rates. With private clients there’s more [...]

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Wed, 26 Aug 2009 01:15:23 +0000

[...] freelance writing rates: How will you know what to charge without knowing something about rates? If you look at some webmaster forums, you might think $3 for a 500 word article is the norm. [...]

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Web Content Sites vs. Private Clients : Freelance Writing Jobs — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 15:38:19 +0000

[...] mentioned above, private clients are generally more agreeable to raising rates when there’s an increase in the workload. Writers with private clients can also raise their [...]

By: BackFreelancing

BackFreelancing — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:43:25 +0000

Thanks. I’m going through this right now with a business plan quote. I was asked what I would charge. I am leaning toward $75/hr with a minimum 60 hours, with a deposit of 1/3. What has been everyone’s experience with quoting this type of rate for business plan writing

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Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:53:14 +0000

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By: Tameka

Tameka — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:55:08 +0000

Yes this is true, I must say that I was guilty of this for about a year until I really had to take a look at my client situation then I began to take more control over my rates. Even when looking for more work, I would NOT take anything less than what I am willing to pay myself.

By: Phil

Phil — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:41:01 +0000

I have to agree with Ed, especially in this economy. However, you have to be careful any time you offer lower than your normal rate — speaking from experience here — those who ask for concessions on rates will tend to be the most difficult customers.

By: Ed

Ed — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:23:05 +0000

The how-to was correct, as far as it went. When you work with publishers, not clients, the governing wisdom is to mold your fees to a competitive amount. This means you may charge a startup less than someone who’s been around for 40 years. I think offering a flat-fee is the way to go, but some flexibility beyond take-it, or leave-it must enter the picture.

By: Veronica Shine

Veronica Shine — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:32:10 +0000

Fabulous article Deb!!!

I read it when you wrote it last week. I decided to re-read it today because I received an offer for a blogging job found on the site. Unfortunately, it is for less than my normal rate but they are looking for a total of 60 articles in 30 days.

The decision is in my hands and I have to make up my mind today to either take the job or not. Taking in consideration that large volume for the month, the total pay would be sufficient, but then by doing so, I am lowering my rates per article/hour.

Well needless to say, re-reading your article has helped make my decision. I am declining. Thanks again for putting the question of rates in the correct perspective.

Sometimes we tend to say, well maybe this once because I do not see anything on the horizon for the week.