Is writing for national magazines or landing a three-book deal with a major New York publisher the only way to generate a good income? Nope. Here are some other ways. Most writing books and magazines that teach writers to make more money tell readers, “If you write for $1 per word or higher-paying national publications, […]
Why You’re Not Making The Freelancing Income You Want
And how to! One of my students emailed me a few weeks ago asking for help. She’d been trying to get new clients and increase her freelancing income for a while, she said, with little success. I asked her the same question I ask anyone who tells me they’re not getting enough work as a […]
The Ultimate Guide To Setting And Meeting Income Goals As A Freelancer
Knowing what you want and need to earn is essential in learning how to price yourself in your current stage of freelancing. I’m a very goal-oriented person. I have weekly goals, monthly goals, and yearly goals. I also have daily goals. While some people view goals as limiting, I’ve found that setting the right goals […]
Why Good Writers Cling To Lousy Clients
Also: Tips for how to dump ’em! When you’ve been freelancing as long as I have (20+ years and counting!), you hear a lot of stories about lousy clients. Clients who never pay on time, who demand attention at all hours of the day and on weekends, clients who’re borderline abusive, and clients who blur […]
3 Ways That Low-Paying Assignment Could Be A Good Deal
Instead of judging an assignment at face value, calculate the hourly rate instead. To determine how much time I spend on each assignment, especially low-paying assignments, I started tracking my time last year. The results were shocking. That low-paying assignment for $350 that I take on four times a year because I like the topic […]