Comments on: Worthy Tip: Finding Value

By: Lori

Lori — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:18:37 +0000

Thanks, Kathy! I wish they'd do the math first. There would be no need for reminders.

Love the advice, Wendy Too often the gut is ignored, isn't it? We know. But we pretend we're doing the right thing. It has to be right for both sides of the equation, not heavily tilted in someone else's favor.

Paula, I'm not sure how others calculate it, but I go with 20 percent of the total project cost. But I'd be interested to hear how others do it.

By: Paula

Paula — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:23:50 +0000

One question I came away with, Lori, was: How do you calculate the rush fee?

Is it twice your hourly rate? A flat additional fee? A percent of the project?

(I only wish I could add rush fees for articles! Well, a couple of editors have doubled my pay for extra-speedy turnarounds, so I shouldn't complain too much!)

By: Wendy

Wendy — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:27:28 +0000

Sometimes you need to follow your gut. If something doesn't sound right to you, ask more questions or simply say no.

I would rather be hurting for money than put myself into a serious situation.

By: Irreverent Freelancer

Irreverent Freelancer — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:21:09 +0000

Thanks for the shout-out … and the always level-headed advice. I wish more people would read your blog before they get trapped in the Demand Studios model.