Today’s guest post comes to us courtesy of Yolander Prinzel, one of the funniest, sharpest people I know in the freelance writing business. She has written for a number of publications and websites such as American Express, Covestor.com, Advisor Today, Money Smart Radio and the International Travel Insurance Journal (ITIJ). Her new book, Specialty Ghostwriting: A New Way to Look at an Old Career, is available on Amazon. [Read more…]
Are your freelance writing rates too low?
Among all the questions I receive, the most common revolve around freelance writing rates. Indeed, that was the driving force behind my desire to write The Science, Art and Voodoo of Freelance Pricing and Getting Paid.
But today, I want to share a quick anecdote about one of the unseen dangers of freelance writing rates that are too low, in the form of someone whose estimate was so cheap that I almost didn’t hire her. [Read more…]
Freelance taxes roundup
If you’re like me, the recent deluge of 1099 forms in the mail is a signal that this weekend is time to get crankin’ on my freelance taxes. I’ve come across a number of helpful links in the past few weeks on the topic, so here’s a quick roundup: [Read more…]
The job you love
I’m not a big fan of the quote or concept of “Find a job you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” It’s the cotton candy of career advice: pretty, fluffy, gone within seconds, bad for you, makes a mess, doesn’t really taste as good as you imagined, and generally ends up tossed in the garbage. Sorry, Confucius.
If you’ll allow me to channel my inner Mike Rowe for a moment, you need to be able to find the value (and fun) in what you do. [Read more…]
Should my freelance writing business be an LLC?
Dr. Freelance, what do you recommend as the basic freelance writing business formation steps? I’ve been successful at getting clients, but am not sure if I should pursue a trademark or LLC first, and so on. I didn’t know if you had any advice or an order that has been more successful.–H.E. Saunders
As I discuss in The Science, Art and Voodoo of Freelance Pricing and Getting Paid, I am a big believer in forming a legal entity for your freelance writing business at the outset. [Read more…]
Kindle Countdown Deal for Science, Art and Voodoo of Freelance Pricing
UPDATED: The holiday Kindle Countdown Deal for The Science, Art and Voodoo of Freelance Pricing and Getting Paid is now closed.
Thanks to all who shared the news on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, and LinkedIn with other freelancers. Please keep your eyes on this site for upcoming promotions. [Read more…]
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