by Trudy Rankin | Apr 24, 2025 | Rates, Money, and Negotiation
You didn’t start your writing business to become a spreadsheet sorcerer. But here we are—juggling client work, admin chaos, and wondering, “Am I even charging enough?”That question haunts most freelancers. One of the most empowering moves you can...
by Trudy Rankin | Nov 22, 2024 | Rates, Money, and Negotiation
Last Tuesday, I watched a talented writer friend talk herself out of $2,000. She’d crafted the perfect proposal for a dream client. The work was right in her wheelhouse. The client was excited. Then came the moment to share her rate, and I witnessed her familiar...
by Treasa Edmond | Nov 20, 2024 | Rates, Money, and Negotiation
Pricing your writing services is messy, personal, and often confusing. I spent my first two years as a freelancer constantly second-guessing my rates, wondering if I was charging too much or too little. After working with hundreds of clients and talking with countless...
by Treasa Edmond | Aug 8, 2024 | Rates, Money, and Negotiation
One questions I’ve been asked a lot since I started my writing business is “Can you really earn a living as a freelance writer?” (Spoiler: Yes, but it’s not all pajamas and coffee shops).If that’s a question you’ve been asking, I’m about to answer it for you....
by Trudy Rankin | Jul 3, 2024 | Rates, Money, and Negotiation
Quick question for you. Do you treat your writing like a business? Or is it more of a hobby. Something you do when you feel like it or have time for? Either way (hobby or business) there is something you absolutely MUST do if you want to maximise the returns...
by Treasa Edmond | Jun 27, 2024 | Rates, Money, and Negotiation
As a freelancer, you’re the boss, the employee, and the HR department all rolled into one caffeinated, slightly frazzled package. The good news? You don’t need anyone’s permission to give yourself a raise. The bad news? You actually have to figure...
