Get well soon!

My biggest roadblock is moving up tiers, to the higher-paying clients. I prefer to overlap and ease one client out as the other comes in, but the universe prefers I have clean breaks to make room. More stressful, and I have to learn to trust.

My biggest roadblock used to be worrying about what the client is willing to pay instead of working out what I want to charge. I think I was operating on a "take what you can get" basis and I think clients could smell it, because they offered such low rates for demanding assignments. Now I'm confident enough to state what I'm worth. Some potential clients have gone on to other writers willing to take their rates. It's no loss.. I'd rather spend the time looking for well-paying clients than killing myself on assignments that will barely pay the bills. And it's been such a confidence booster for me to be able to say, "I charge such and such an amount," and be able to stand by my service and prices.

To Anne (and anyone else who's planning on contributing a guest post): While Lori's indisposed she's asked me to post any additional guest blog posts that come in. If you don't already have my e-mail address, DM me on Twitter @P_Hendrickson or if it's easier send me a message via LinkedIn.

Hollar if you need guest posts or other writing done while you're recovering, and take the time you need, please.

Love and blessings,

A

Until Paula mentioned it, I hadn't really thought about it, but I'm not motivated by money either. But, it is one of those issues where it's okay when you are being paid what you're worth, and only becomes a major issue when you're not.

I guess my roadblock in the past is not taking into account all the extras I do. I'm getting a lot better, but I still fall short at times. For example, I have discovered not everyone dissects an issue and has full-on interviews for background information, goals & objectives. Some take whatever information is sent and create copy from that. I'm not saying there is anything wrong with that. It's just not how I work. I like to know my subject backwards and forward. Some of that I can do on my own, but I still like to talk to the subject matter experts.

It's okay if you don't want to pay for that, but I'm afraid you'll need to find another business writer.

Lori, I will be thinking healing thoughts. Let me know where you want guest posts for Writers Worth & when.

Take care!

My biggest roadblock – aside from being someone who has never been motivated by money – is that I've become accustomed to giving clients more than they're paying for as opposed to what I'm worth. I know. It's my own fault.

Be proud, though. Yesterday a local editor I've been working with on some quick and easy pieces asked if I wanted to do an actual article. Their rate was way too low for the time it would take to do it well, so I said no and explained why. She understood, but still has to stick with their budget. (She was probably confused since the day before I'd told her that I was okay with the little projects I've been doing for them since I needed to make up for the Late Payer I "fired" earlier this year. But that doesn't mean filling my billable hours with low-paying work.)

Lori, I hope all goes well with your surgery and you have a speedy recovery!