Freelance Writing and the Big Screen TV Factor

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Credit where it’s due: Yesterday I was making my blog rounds when I stopped at a post by James Chartrand entitled “Want More Clients? Explain Yourself.” James explained how some potential clients will choose the lowest bid, but might be inclined to change their minds if you convince why you’re worth the extra pay. As I commented, it reminded me of what I call “the big screen TV factor.” Thus, a blog post is born. When my husband and I were shopping around for a new television, we spent a lot of time researching. Instead of rushing out to WalMart [Read more…]

Who Sets Your Freelance Writing Rates?

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Did you know many freelance writers won’t give a rate quote to a client and would rather the client set the rate? There are many reasons for this: The freelance writer doesn’t know what to charge The freelance writer is afraid of bidding too low The freelance writer is afraid of bidding too high The freelance writer is unsure of the “going rate” The freelancer lacks to confidence to request what he deserves To me, this can be a big mistake, especially for freelancers who wish to break out of the low paying rut. Even if you don’t mind writing [Read more…]

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