Comments on: 20 Ways for Freelance Writers to Save Money

By: Leonie

Leonie — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 05:54:04 +0000

As Lisa mentioned, bartering is great! I’m always on the look out for someone who might be happy to swap a website rewrite or some blog posts for something I need.

Another way work at home freelance writers can save is to make good use of the flexible time schedule they have to improve their kitchen economics – grow some vegies and fresh herbs, get into preserving, cook up lots of lovely slow cooked meals using cheaper cuts of meat and keep leftovers for lunches.
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By: Jessie Fitzgerald

Jessie Fitzgerald — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:31:45 +0000

These are all great tips. The ones that made the most difference for me have been going paperless and using the library / free wifi. Most of all though I’d recommend all freelance writers try to reduce their paper consumption or go entirely paperless. I have saved so much money not having to buy any paper supplies, I was able to buy a desk for a minute fraction of what I’d need if I used paper and I’m selling my filing cabinet because, hey, I don’t need it.

By: Tania Mara

Tania Mara — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:53:35 +0000

I know only one thing that can help a writer save money. It’s called self-discipline. The rest helps too, but without self-discipline, you won’t get too far. I learned it the hard way.

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:46:47 +0000

I’ll second the motion for paying off the credit cards. That was a big help to me; but, to do it, I had to establish a $1,000 emergency fund, first.

My favorite bill reducer? Sell the car! If you live in the city you can save several thousand dollars a year by using public transportation. Even small towns–like Wapello, Iowa–may have public transportation that will get you to the city and back for less than it costs to drive.

By: Andy Hayes

Andy Hayes — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:10:54 +0000

What a great list, Deb!! Although 18 is a difficult one for me – I love a good couple hours of work in a local cafe, but it is a treat.

Here’s an odd one for you – I save money on my local gym because I have an off-hours pass. I can’t go before 8AM (who the hell does?) and I can’t go after 5:30. Can go anytime on the weekends. Suits me because I usually go either before or after lunch. Win-win!

By: Alex Lim

Alex Lim — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 09:40:44 +0000

Thanks for the tips Deb. This gave some nice ideas to try. However I think I cannot do number 1. Personally, I really need to print out my work for editing. It has been a habit and I feel uneasy if I won’t do that. So for individuals like me, I may suggest to use the clean back page of a used paper for printing materials. It will save you few bucks and also your taking care of the environment at the same time.

By: LIsa

LIsa — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 03:24:56 +0000

eat lunch at home (leftovers). buy fewer clothes (and many at yard sales/rummage sales. exercise by going for walks and not by joining expensive clubs. bartering writing services for other services such as baby sitting, math tutoring for my son, etc. but even with all that, nothing seems cheap…

Lisa

By: Donna

Donna — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:31:02 +0000

Good tips. Unfortunately, I live in a small town with a small library. I’m not interested in writing for Ag Report, although they seem to have every issue ever printed, and not much else. So about once a month I make a trek “into town” and spend a few hours at Hastings, which has a wonderful mag selection. Of course, the help sort of gives you that “Are you going to buy that” look every once in a while, but it’s closer than B&N or Borders, and I can sell books or CDs while I’m there. The expense of gas factors in, so I have to plan my trip, but it’s totally worth it. Working at home can make you feel isolated sometimes and I find I’m more inspired when I get out from time to time.