Comments on: Setting, Increasing, and Sticking To Your Freelance Writing Rates

By: David

David — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 13:59:15 +0000

This is a great article and the Hourly Rate Calculator really made me think about my “worth”. I have definitely undercharged in the past. I’m bookmarking this site for future tips. Thanks

By: Sam Orchard

Sam Orchard — Fri, 20 May 2011 22:36:52 +0000

As a web designer/developer, I sometimes have problems with under quoting or under valuing the service I provide. I think it’s one of those things that goes away with experience.

By: green living

green living — Sat, 14 May 2011 11:03:14 +0000

“How much are you worth?”

That is a big help. For anyone doing outsourcing or freelance writing

By: Altha Wittich

Altha Wittich — Mon, 02 May 2011 05:59:11 +0000

Thanks for contributing so much with this great content.

By: Stacy

Stacy — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 03:55:49 +0000

Hi Alicia,

Thanks for this piece. I have often wondered if what I charge for writing (and in some instances proofreading) is over or under the ‘going’ rate. I will definitely check out all those links that you’ve provided. I also find those final three tips very helpful.

By: Alicia

Alicia — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 03:23:52 +0000

@ Mark – HA! Maybe so

By: Mark

Mark — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 02:55:35 +0000

Alicia,

Thanks for the additional suggestions.

I hear what you say about negotiating, but I still think my wife would be better at that side of things.

By: Alicia

Alicia — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 01:59:49 +0000

@ Mark – Hi Mark. The first pointer I have is to be conscious of your negative self talk. You can be GREAT at negotiating! Just set aside some time to:

- research some info about rates as they relate to poetry
- the poetry market itself (for example, you might look into greeting cards, song-writing, etc. – as well as some common rates among those jobs)
- compare everything you learn with what you know about yourself (your skills, your feelings on hourly vs. flat rate, etc.).

Go into negotiating with the KNOWLEDGE that you are a professional and the prices you’re quoting are what your services are worth. Period.

& let us know how it goes!

By: Alicia

Alicia — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 01:54:35 +0000

@ Leslie – I’m glad it could help! Now that we’re further into 2011, have there been any changes for you?

By: Mark

Mark — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 01:46:09 +0000

As I’m considering doing some freelance writing, this post is very helpful.

I’ve just published two books of original poetry, and my first novel is due out in a couple of week, but now I’m wonderin about how to get start in writing poetry for other people.

I know that I’d be the sort of person that would be hopeless at negotiating, and sticking to rates, so the pointers you provide should prove very helpful.