Comments on: Are you charging enough for your time?

By: Ralph Bagnall

Ralph Bagnall — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 23:05:30 +0000

Great points! Surfing freelance sites like Elance can get you down!

I provide freelance articles for woodworking magazines and provide video and written copy for woodworking retailers and manufacturers.

Have an area of expertise allows me to charge much higher rates than I might otherwise. My niche allows me to charge at least $0.50 per word.

Positioning yourself as a professional in a specific field can make it possible to command much higher rates.

Ralph Bagnall

By: Heather

Heather — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:03:15 +0000

Melanie, hi!

Thanks for your comments. I don’t think I’ve ever talked with a freelancer who feels 100% confident about what to charge…so no, you are not the only one!

By: Melanie

Melanie — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 13:26:46 +0000

Great tips! Pricing is one point where all freelancers struggle. It’s always good to know you’re not the only one who’s uncertain.

I do agree with your advice about $5 articles. I think too many writers undervalue their work. But if it’s an educational process, I can see a bit more value in it.