Four Ways Freelance Writers Overspend

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We’re freelance writers. All we need to get the job done is a laptop, limber fingers, and a heaping dose of writing skill. To the outsider, it doesn’t seem like we could possibly overspend within our freelance writing businesses. Oh but we do. These are just some of the expenses that trip freelance writers up: Office Supplies – You buy color coordinated post-it notes even though you spend your whole day at a computer with Evernote right at your fingertips. Or, if you’re like me, you tidy your office supplies away in the name of “organization” and then forget you [Read more…]

Freelance Writing Rates: When to Charge Additional Fees

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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 compensated for your work. Additional work requires additional pay. Here are some situations requiring a rate adjustment: Rush Jobs – If you’re expected to turn in a job overnight or quicker than normal, it’s appropriate to add a rush fee. This is especially necessary if you’ll have to backburner another project or [Read more…]

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