Job Postings – July 31, 2007
Just a short break from the Beginner’s Series in order to get some of my work done. I hope to be back at it this afternoon.
Freelance Writer
Line Editor/NY Times
Freelance Reporters
Blogging Gig
Proposal Writer
Entertainment Writers
Novel Collaborator
Local Minneapolis Stringer
Trainee Editor/Finance
Environmental Writers
Freelance Copywriter
Category: Uncategorized
Great advice, Lori. I love reading these “beginner” posts because I think there’s still value for more experienced writers who aren’t as experienced at the business of writing.
I wish I had known about blogs when I started out doing this for money. As mentioned in my old (now defunct) blog, I had to quit my job due to illness. I didn’t have three or six months or a year to do research, put together a business plan, etc. I am guilty of doing articles for peanuts, but I quickly learned that I was doing myself and others a disservice. I no longer work with any of my early clients and I have changed the way I run my business and now charge much better rates.
I once had another writer write me an e-mail telling me I was ruining the writing profession because I had posted my rates on my site. Funny thing is, I had just RAISED my rates by a lot and I know they were more than many other people were charging. This woman told me she makes $4,500 per e-book she writes; I wrote back and told her I’d charge $4,500 if I could find someone to pay that much!
Oops, I meant to comment on the next post. I had to switch from IE to Firefox because IE was acting wonky – I must have clinked on the wrong comment link! If you want to delete this, I can comment again on the correct post.