tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post6874288653696651637..comments2023-06-03T06:10:02.612-05:00Comments on The Writer's Blog By Dana Prince: How Much Does Freelance Writing Pay, A 2009 UpdateDana Princehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07039144757399178470noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-45579137037297843982009-06-30T15:11:50.456-05:002009-06-30T15:11:50.456-05:00I agree with you Dana , everyone starts out somewh...I agree with you Dana , everyone starts out somewhere. It was the same for me $5 per 500 words , and then it slowly increased. I am proud to say I am well past the $5 mark now ! <br /><br />I have a few niche areas that I have researched a lot, and can write the content for a lot quicker that always helps.Clarehttp://www.ifreelance.com/provider/detail.aspx?providerid=48529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-35576072968142265152009-06-24T14:28:14.428-05:002009-06-24T14:28:14.428-05:00You have definitely come a long way, baby.
I trie...You have definitely come a long way, baby.<br /><br />I tried going the solo route and posting profiles on guru and ifreelance and others but didn't find the subscription price worthwhile. There are too many writing "whores" out there who will do jobs for peanuts and underbid me.<br /> <br />Thanks to people like you, writers like me can rely on a decent rate, at least most of the Candace Morehousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05588693140779274075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-23877746649156717752009-06-23T13:41:53.316-05:002009-06-23T13:41:53.316-05:00Hi Kristin,
Thanks for stopping by :)
You'll ...Hi Kristin,<br />Thanks for stopping by :)<br /><br />You'll need to clarify rights when you ghostwrite for someone. Some don't mind you using the work in an offline portfolio and others don't want you associating your name with the work at all and have you agree to 100% confidentiality. <br /><br />On my business website I tell clients that I have an endless stream of words within meDana Princehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07039144757399178470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-49097297115628663842009-06-23T13:38:45.101-05:002009-06-23T13:38:45.101-05:00I'm so glad I found this post - thank you for ...I'm so glad I found this post - thank you for writing it, Dana, and thank you for all your comments others!<br /><br />I asked Google, "How come freelance writing pays so little?" And it brought me here. Now I see that $5 per 500-word article is the going rate to start, and you've all shown me the future potential value of writing for pennies. <br /><br />I am a little Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01192303297563182419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-49046989381428851542009-06-21T14:14:53.839-05:002009-06-21T14:14:53.839-05:00Good for you for not giving in to the negativity o...Good for you for not giving in to the negativity of the hater. Peace to you, mama. I always say this is the perfect job for moms. Like you said, we make a living out of thin air. No inventory, no employees, no overhead, just bla bla bla and the bills are paid. I love it.Lisa Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00494212460130465055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-90870759966112310042009-06-09T08:38:01.712-05:002009-06-09T08:38:01.712-05:00Thanks, Brenda. I highly recommend reflection for ...Thanks, Brenda. I highly recommend reflection for helping you set new goals, and for helping you feel better!Dana Princehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07039144757399178470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-12189432824871102352009-06-08T21:30:56.321-05:002009-06-08T21:30:56.321-05:00What a great and fantastic post, Dana! It really ...What a great and fantastic post, Dana! It really made me reflect on my own writing career and path and realize just how much I have accomplished these past couple of years. Thanks for being a mentor to me as well as a friend! :)Brenda Emmetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03207846124726960956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-90953751454732532962009-06-08T20:55:14.697-05:002009-06-08T20:55:14.697-05:00Shankha,
Have a look at a post I did for my Work a...Shankha,<br />Have a look at a post I did for my Work at Home blog that shares some places to get paid to write:<br /><br /><br />http://thewahblog.com/2009/03/5-places-to-get-paid-to-write-articles/<br /><br />Some of those places are US only so I suggest you also join job bidding sites and begin bidding on work. I do still see people posting for bulk content work and in those cases they often Dana Princehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07039144757399178470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-36518050838479345322009-06-08T20:48:31.637-05:002009-06-08T20:48:31.637-05:00Thanks for this post. I am really searching for a ...Thanks for this post. I am really searching for a writing that pays me back. $0.01/word sounds fair to me. If I get the chance to write an article for that much per word, I shall do that. <br />Please let me know where to start and get these "contracts".<br />Thanks and regards.Shankhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00231905377449190128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-31089364005417881892009-06-07T13:00:55.252-05:002009-06-07T13:00:55.252-05:00Hi Glynis,
Actually I'm typically above that r...Hi Glynis,<br />Actually I'm typically above that rate per word. It takes time to find better paying jobs but if you're determined, it does happen.<br /><br />Enjoy your daughter's wedding!<br /><br />Cheers,<br />DDana Princehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07039144757399178470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-1992883264571310842009-06-07T12:58:15.067-05:002009-06-07T12:58:15.067-05:00I will never earn like that, but I did earn enough...I will never earn like that, but I did earn enough to buy things for my daughter's wedding in July. I admire anyone who works as you do, it takes courage to leave a job with trimmings. Good luck and I hope to read you achieve 0.3pw soon :)<br /><br />Your book sounds like a good idea.Glynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-58790350062461538692009-06-01T16:28:06.724-05:002009-06-01T16:28:06.724-05:00Great advice for freelancers, Dana. Although we're...Great advice for freelancers, Dana. Although we're not freelancers ourselves (Precise Edit), the ups and downs of being in the business of writing are similar. We often accept smaller jobs to keep the work and pay consistent. Don't get me wrong, we love books! Working with new authors and publishing companies is what we always hope for, but can't consistently depend on.<br /><br />Here’s to you. Alina Padillahttp://www.preciseedit.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-50274127657541422812009-05-30T20:04:39.507-05:002009-05-30T20:04:39.507-05:00So sorry about your blog, Danielle!
I'll be sure t...So sorry about your blog, Danielle!<br />I'll be sure to visit your new one.<br />Cheers,<br />DanaDana Princehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07039144757399178470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-41567880347624764742009-05-30T19:43:49.956-05:002009-05-30T19:43:49.956-05:00I always like to see what other people are doing a...I always like to see what other people are doing and the success they have Dana. Thanks for posting this.<br /><br />I've had to start a new writing blog because I forgot to renew my domain so I'd love it if you'd stop by and say hi. I'm still working on getting it together. But an important lesson learned people - back up your blog!!!!Danielle Gibbingshttp://afreelancelife.life-blogs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-53561916833095283712009-05-25T09:34:37.741-05:002009-05-25T09:34:37.741-05:00@Sun Singer
Thanks Malcolm, Nice to 'see' you here...@Sun Singer<br />Thanks Malcolm, Nice to 'see' you here :) You replied on that original post about 2 years ago as well. Hope the world is treating you well!Dana Princehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07039144757399178470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-62909663439260307072009-05-25T09:30:58.416-05:002009-05-25T09:30:58.416-05:00Nice post, Dana. This shows what folks starting ou...Nice post, Dana. This shows what folks starting out can expect.<br /><br />MalcolmMalcolm R. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07840134761199335243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-54451075229134006232009-05-25T09:19:22.038-05:002009-05-25T09:19:22.038-05:00Thank you, Sharon. I highly recommend to people th...Thank you, Sharon. I highly recommend to people that if you're feeling down that you reflect on how far you've come! And if you don't feel like you've moved forward in one area of your life, chances are that you've definitely moved forward in other ways!Dana Princehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07039144757399178470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-85960422146504349722009-05-25T09:09:40.425-05:002009-05-25T09:09:40.425-05:00This is one of the best posts I've read recently o...This is one of the best posts I've read recently on the writing life, Dana. Thanks for sharing your experience.Sharon Hurley Hallhttp://getpaidtowriteonline.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-30777709866753297812009-05-22T07:18:18.525-05:002009-05-22T07:18:18.525-05:00Thanks Lori. It's my quest to continue to raise my...Thanks Lori. It's my quest to continue to raise my rates. Just like a person that works for someone else doesn't want to hit their earning ceiling, I don't think freelance writers should settle either.Dana Princehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07039144757399178470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-73704680533950148372009-05-22T06:47:15.730-05:002009-05-22T06:47:15.730-05:00Great moral. So true. We are the masters of our fa...Great moral. So true. We are the masters of our fate, the captains of our freelance ships. <br /><br />I love that you no longer charge so little, Dana. You're definitely worth what you earn now!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045985667596964511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-75255633098944841612009-05-21T21:05:58.474-05:002009-05-21T21:05:58.474-05:00Thanks, John. I think it's a good idea to set a mi...Thanks, John. I think it's a good idea to set a minimum wage for yourself and if you've got enough work to keep yourself busy, then you don't have to drop below it. It's definitely good to know that if I need to, I can grab a few low paying gigs if ever things get really slow.<br /><br />WordVixen,<br />Yes...definitely :) Likely through E-Junkie. Stay tuned closer to the fall for more info :)Dana Princehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07039144757399178470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-44914017460292687372009-05-21T20:51:44.836-05:002009-05-21T20:51:44.836-05:00Book and mentoring program? I'm hoping you'll set ...Book and mentoring program? I'm hoping you'll set up an affiliate program for it. ;-)WordVixenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01713637403798552713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-52459027775894567642009-05-21T11:06:32.936-05:002009-05-21T11:06:32.936-05:00I've been fortunate in my writing field to make in...I've been fortunate in my writing field to make in the $50+ per hour range, with some projects more than that. I've definitely been offered some projects that paid far less. I either negotiated a higher amount or I turned it down. <br /><br />There are times, though, when it's important to accept writing assignments with low pay. One, you may need the money. Two, you can establish a relationship John Soareshttp://writingcollegetextbooksupplements.com/blog/noreply@blogger.com