Setting Your Rates
Guest Post: Cat DiStasio shares writers’ secrets to their best year ever
Note from Jennifer: Sometimes, we have discussions in the Freelance Content Marketing Writer group on Facebook that make me wish every writer out there could learn from the experiences being shared. Back in August, I published a roundup of productivity tips from writers in the group, and today’s post is full of examples of writers…
[Read more...]How to raise your rates with existing clients
You’ve been working with a client for a while. They are great to work with, and you want the relationship to continue. But back when you started working with them, your rates were a lot lower. Now your other clients pay you more, maybe even a lot more. You can’t afford to keep working with…
[Read more...]Guest Post: How Lisa Beach doubled her fee with her first branded content assignment
Note from Jennifer: One of the best things about my blog is that I can help writers celebrate their successes—which in turn helps others learn how to go after their own success stories. In the spirit of “Ask for It August,” my month-long challenge to ask clients for more work, more money, and better terms,…
[Read more...]Guest Post: How Ryan Douglas Fired a Client (and Doubled His Rate)
Note from Jennifer: I always try to encourage writers to ask for high rates when negotiating with clients, especially when they know you are a great fit for their needs. In today’s guest blog, freelance writer Ryan Douglas shares a story almost too good to be true that really backs up my advice. Find out what…
[Read more...]Negotiation Strategy #2: Reduce the Scope
Note from Jennifer: Reminder that the trial offer from Ed Gandia for his Get Better Clients Academy (15 days full access for $9) expires at the end of this week. Several blog readers have signed up and told me that they were totally overwhelmed by the amount of useful information included. I highly recommend anyone who…
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