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by LINDA FORMICHELLI
How sweet it would be to earn $250 per hour — as a writer, no less.
Sounds like a crazy dream, right?
It’s kind of like your dream to win America’s Got Talent with your nose whistling routine: Fun to think about, but it ain’t gonna happen.
Well, I’m going to risk your snorts of disbelief by telling you $250 per hour is the average rate I earn with any type of writing I do, whether it’s copywriting, content writing, or journalism.
I’m not special (though my mom thinks so). My writing skills are good, but notDonna Tartt good.
And as you’ll see below, I don’t actually charge $250 per hour, which would cause prospects to run screaming from me like I had the plague.
I’ve just developed a handful of simple habits that have bumped my pay rate much higher than the pay rate of the average freelance writer.
Here are five methods you can follow, as well.
How sweet it would be to earn $250 per hour — as a writer, no less.
Sounds like a crazy dream, right?
It’s kind of like your dream to win America’s Got Talent with your nose whistling routine: Fun to think about, but it ain’t gonna happen.
Well, I’m going to risk your snorts of disbelief by telling you $250 per hour is the average rate I earn with any type of writing I do, whether it’s copywriting, content writing, or journalism.
I’m not special (though my mom thinks so). My writing skills are good, but notDonna Tartt good.
And as you’ll see below, I don’t actually charge $250 per hour, which would cause prospects to run screaming from me like I had the plague.
I’ve just developed a handful of simple habits that have bumped my pay rate much higher than the pay rate of the average freelance writer.
Here are five methods you can follow, as well.
1. Don’t quote an hourly rate
Most writers, when a prospect asks them for pricing, say something like, “I charge $100 per hour and I estimate this will take four hours, so the total will be $400.”
Wrong!
Instead, quote a project rate that will get you the hourly fee you want.
So, if you estimate a project will take you four hours, don’t tell the client you’re charging $250 per hour for four hours — just tell her that to write that case study on how her company’s banana slicer is more accurate than the competition’s, you’ll charge $1,000.
Telling prospects your hourly rate opens the door to clients micromanaging your time. If you write fast, like me, you’re penalized by earning less. Also, if your rate is higher than usual, it can scare prospects away.
Remember, you’re not selling hours — you’re solving a problem for the client.
Most writers, when a prospect asks them for pricing, say something like, “I charge $100 per hour and I estimate this will take four hours, so the total will be $400.”
Wrong!
Instead, quote a project rate that will get you the hourly fee you want.
So, if you estimate a project will take you four hours, don’t tell the client you’re charging $250 per hour for four hours — just tell her that to write that case study on how her company’s banana slicer is more accurate than the competition’s, you’ll charge $1,000.
Telling prospects your hourly rate opens the door to clients micromanaging your time. If you write fast, like me, you’re penalized by earning less. Also, if your rate is higher than usual, it can scare prospects away.
Remember, you’re not selling hours — you’re solving a problem for the client.
2. Write blazingly fast
One time a writer friend watched, jaw hanging open, as I completed an 800-word article in 30 minutes. I was getting paid $400, and I had spent another 60 minutes on two interviews — so my hourly rate was $266.
Writing at a breakneck pace is my number one secret when it comes to earning more. After all, if you’re charging project rates instead of an hourly fee, the faster you write, the more you earn.
Practice writing the first draft of that blog post, article, or newsletter as quickly as you can, and go back to edit and fill in any holes afterward. With experience, you’ll get faster and faster.
And as your writing improves, your first draft will be pretty much your final draft.
One time a writer friend watched, jaw hanging open, as I completed an 800-word article in 30 minutes. I was getting paid $400, and I had spent another 60 minutes on two interviews — so my hourly rate was $266.
Writing at a breakneck pace is my number one secret when it comes to earning more. After all, if you’re charging project rates instead of an hourly fee, the faster you write, the more you earn.
Practice writing the first draft of that blog post, article, or newsletter as quickly as you can, and go back to edit and fill in any holes afterward. With experience, you’ll get faster and faster.
And as your writing improves, your first draft will be pretty much your final draft.
3. For the love of all that is good and holy, stop
over-researching
One of the biggest snafus that keeps writers from earning more is that they research more than is necessary — which cuts into their hourly earnings.
Say you land a gig to write a short profile of a successful pizzeria for a restaurant industry newsletter for $500.
Here’s how most writers would approach the project:
- Interview the pizzeria owner by phone. (One hour.)
- Drive to the restaurant, even though it’s 50 miles away, and have a meal there. (Four hours.)
- Research the history of pizza. (Two hours.)
- Check a dozen Italian cookbooks out of the library and learn about the various methods for creating the perfect crust. (Two hours.)
- Look up statistics on the pizza industry, including number of pizzerias in the U.S., average profits, how many workers they employ, etc. (Three hours.)
- Take an eight-week conversational Italian class. (Okay, maybe not, but it’s not far from the truth.)
If the writer then takes four hours to write the profile (because she hasn’t learned to write fast yet), her hourly rate is just above $31. And guess what? She won’t use 90 percent of the facts and information she so painstakingly gathered.
Do as much research and prep work as you need to get the job done well.
For example, interviews typically take me 20–30 minutes, and I research the subject online just enough that I don’t sound like a moron in those interviews.
Experiment with researching less to see how much you really need to do. The result will probably shock you.
Afraid you’ll miss something huge?
The secret is to start your projects as early as possible — no procrastinating — so you can be confident that if you do need more research, there’s plenty of time to get it done before your deadline.
Caveat: This is not an excuse to do shoddy research and write weak copy! You need to learn to be fast and good, which is an achievable goal.
One of the biggest snafus that keeps writers from earning more is that they research more than is necessary — which cuts into their hourly earnings.
Say you land a gig to write a short profile of a successful pizzeria for a restaurant industry newsletter for $500.
Here’s how most writers would approach the project:
- Interview the pizzeria owner by phone. (One hour.)
- Drive to the restaurant, even though it’s 50 miles away, and have a meal there. (Four hours.)
- Research the history of pizza. (Two hours.)
- Check a dozen Italian cookbooks out of the library and learn about the various methods for creating the perfect crust. (Two hours.)
- Look up statistics on the pizza industry, including number of pizzerias in the U.S., average profits, how many workers they employ, etc. (Three hours.)
- Take an eight-week conversational Italian class. (Okay, maybe not, but it’s not far from the truth.)
If the writer then takes four hours to write the profile (because she hasn’t learned to write fast yet), her hourly rate is just above $31. And guess what? She won’t use 90 percent of the facts and information she so painstakingly gathered.
Do as much research and prep work as you need to get the job done well.
For example, interviews typically take me 20–30 minutes, and I research the subject online just enough that I don’t sound like a moron in those interviews.
Experiment with researching less to see how much you really need to do. The result will probably shock you.
Afraid you’ll miss something huge?
The secret is to start your projects as early as possible — no procrastinating — so you can be confident that if you do need more research, there’s plenty of time to get it done before your deadline.
Caveat: This is not an excuse to do shoddy research and write weak copy! You need to learn to be fast and good, which is an achievable goal.
4. Offer master-level value
Yep … if you want to get master-level rates, you need to offer master-level value.
What do you offer that no one else can do? In what amazing way do you make your clients’ lives easier and better?
Figure out what makes you worth $250 per hour, then make sure prospects know about it.
For example, when you quote a high price to a prospect, don’t just put the amount out and let it lie there. Let the client know exactly what you’ll offer for that amount.
Here’s the difference:
Quote 1
For the banana slicer case study you described, my fee is $1,000. Would you like me to go ahead with this project?
Prospect: “What?! The other writer quoted $500.”
Quote 2
For the banana slicer case study you described, my fee is $1,000. For that amount, I’ll:
- Interview you and your best customer separately by phone. I’ve interviewed over 500 people for my client projects, so I know exactly what to ask and how to ask it.
- Research your company, your banana slicer, and the competition’s product to help inform my interview questions and add concrete details to the case study.
- Write up a 750-word case study in a fun, conversational style that readers will enjoy.
- Send you a keyword-rich headline that’s optimized for search engines andsocial media — and that will attract clicks.
- Revise the case study until you’re thrilled with it.
Would you like me to go ahead with this project?
Prospect: “Wow! The other guy was charging just $500, but this writer will turn out a far better product and help me make more sales.”
Yep … if you want to get master-level rates, you need to offer master-level value.
What do you offer that no one else can do? In what amazing way do you make your clients’ lives easier and better?
Figure out what makes you worth $250 per hour, then make sure prospects know about it.
For example, when you quote a high price to a prospect, don’t just put the amount out and let it lie there. Let the client know exactly what you’ll offer for that amount.
Here’s the difference:
Quote 1
For the banana slicer case study you described, my fee is $1,000. Would you like me to go ahead with this project?
For the banana slicer case study you described, my fee is $1,000. Would you like me to go ahead with this project?
Prospect: “What?! The other writer quoted $500.”
Quote 2
For the banana slicer case study you described, my fee is $1,000. For that amount, I’ll:
For the banana slicer case study you described, my fee is $1,000. For that amount, I’ll:
- Interview you and your best customer separately by phone. I’ve interviewed over 500 people for my client projects, so I know exactly what to ask and how to ask it.
- Research your company, your banana slicer, and the competition’s product to help inform my interview questions and add concrete details to the case study.
- Write up a 750-word case study in a fun, conversational style that readers will enjoy.
- Send you a keyword-rich headline that’s optimized for search engines andsocial media — and that will attract clicks.
- Revise the case study until you’re thrilled with it.
Would you like me to go ahead with this project?
Prospect: “Wow! The other guy was charging just $500, but this writer will turn out a far better product and help me make more sales.”
5. Use shoe leather
Inbound marketing is great and all, but if you rely only on your website and LinkedIn profile to bring in clients, you’ll be dealing with a lot of tire kickers and prospects who want to pay you in exposure. (You know, people die from exposure.)
Also, forget about most freelance job boards, bidding sites, and Craigslist. Clients who are willing to pay premium prices aren’t hanging out there.
Instead, pound the pavement to find and approach clients who you’ve
pre-qualified. Look for businesses with at least $5 million in profits to start — those are the ones who can pay you what you want.
Then, reach out to these prospects in whatever way you feel you’re best at, whether it’s cold calling, snail mail, or emailing a customized letter of introduction.
So while other writers compete in a race to the bottom of the barrel for el cheap-o clients, you’ll be heading right for the top — towards your target rate of $250 per hour.
Inbound marketing is great and all, but if you rely only on your website and LinkedIn profile to bring in clients, you’ll be dealing with a lot of tire kickers and prospects who want to pay you in exposure. (You know, people die from exposure.)
Also, forget about most freelance job boards, bidding sites, and Craigslist. Clients who are willing to pay premium prices aren’t hanging out there.
Instead, pound the pavement to find and approach clients who you’ve
pre-qualified. Look for businesses with at least $5 million in profits to start — those are the ones who can pay you what you want.
pre-qualified. Look for businesses with at least $5 million in profits to start — those are the ones who can pay you what you want.
Then, reach out to these prospects in whatever way you feel you’re best at, whether it’s cold calling, snail mail, or emailing a customized letter of introduction.
So while other writers compete in a race to the bottom of the barrel for el cheap-o clients, you’ll be heading right for the top — towards your target rate of $250 per hour.
It’s your turn …
Have you ever substantially raised your rates for freelance writing?
If so, how did you do it?
Let’s continue the conversation over on Google+ …
Flickr Creative Commons Image via The Hamster Factor.
About the Author: Linda Formichelli has written for over 150 magazines (likeRedbook and Health), 30 corporate clients (like Sprint and OnStar), and she typically earns $250 per hour. Over at her Renegade Writer blog, you can join the email list to receive two free e-books for freelance writers as well as get her insightful and advice-packed Monday Motivations for Writers emails.
Have you ever substantially raised your rates for freelance writing?
If so, how did you do it?
Let’s continue the conversation over on Google+ …
Flickr Creative Commons Image via The Hamster Factor.
About the Author: Linda Formichelli has written for over 150 magazines (likeRedbook and Health), 30 corporate clients (like Sprint and OnStar), and she typically earns $250 per hour. Over at her Renegade Writer blog, you can join the email list to receive two free e-books for freelance writers as well as get her insightful and advice-packed Monday Motivations for Writers emails.
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Try to imagine this. When you're reading a story on the web or blog, you are given two choices. You can choose the next story based on your own choice. After selecting then you can continue reading the story. Shortly afterwards you will be presented back to the 2 other options. The next choice is up to you. Then you continue the story you are reading. After that you will be faced again with 2 choices. So onwards.
If you feel curious then you can re-read the story by changing your selection. Then you will see a different story with the story that you have read previously. The question now is why is this so? Because the storyline will be varying according to your choice.
Based on the above, then you are faced with two choices. Are you interested in reading my story is? Or you are not interested at all. The choice is in your hands.
If you are interested then spread widely disseminated this article to your family, friends, neighbors, and relatives. You can also distribute it on facebook, twitter, goggle +, or other social media that this article be viral in the world. By doing so it is a new entertainment industry has been created.
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P.P.S. If you are not interested in my offer, it is a good idea to periodically review my blog to see the development of my blog. http://richardnata.blogspot.com
If I've made a story on my blog and get a multiplication of clicks then you should know that the readers liked my story.
Try to imagine this. When you're reading a story on the web or blog, you are given two choices. You can choose the next story based on your own choice. After selecting then you can continue reading the story. Shortly afterwards you will be presented back to the 2 other options. The next choice is up to you. Then you continue the story you are reading. After that you will be faced again with 2 choices. So onwards.
If you feel curious then you can re-read the story by changing your selection. Then you will see a different story with the story that you have read previously. The question now is why is this so? Because the storyline will be varying according to your choice.
If you feel curious then you can re-read the story by changing your selection. Then you will see a different story with the story that you have read previously. The question now is why is this so? Because the storyline will be varying according to your choice.
Based on the above, then you are faced with two choices. Are you interested in reading my story is? Or you are not interested at all. The choice is in your hands.
If you are interested then spread widely disseminated this article to your family, friends, neighbors, and relatives. You can also distribute it on facebook, twitter, goggle +, or other social media that this article be viral in the world. By doing so it is a new entertainment industry has been created.
Its creator named Richard Nata.
The full articles that talks about this:
Are you interested in my offer?
Do you want to be an investor in my startup?
If yes, don't hesitate to contact me as soon as possible.
P.S. The offer letter I gave also to the hedge funds and venture capital and other major companies in the entire world. So who is fast then he will get it.
P.P.S. If you are not interested in my offer, it is a good idea to periodically review my blog to see the development of my blog. http://richardnata.blogspot.com
If I've made a story on my blog and get a multiplication of clicks then you should know that the readers liked my story.
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