Episode 74: How to Justify Higher Freelancing Rates

Most people wish they were paid more but, when you're freelancing, you will often be called upon to demonstrate why you deserve the pay rise you want! In this podcast episode, Lorrie and Philippa look at ways to make sure you justify the fees you want to charge. Show Notes Writing for different audiences - experts vs beginners Freelance writing: to specialise or not to specialise Why and how to charge more for your freelance writing The art of getting paid How to decide what to charge for your freelance writing services What British People Say Versus What They Mean http://offers.hubspot.com/content-mapping-template https://www.canvas.net/ Other: How to meet and exceed your clients’ needs The hows, the whys and the wherefores of the perfect press release There are several ways to make sure that you don't miss out on A Little Bird Told Me. Subscribe via RSS Subscribe via iTunes Find us on Stitcher Smart Radio And finally, do 'like' us on Facebook to be the first to hear our news and to talk with us about what you hear on the podcast! To find Lorrie and Philippa on the web, follow these links: Websites Philippa Willitts's freelance writing website Lorrie Hartshorn's freelance writing website Philippa Willitts's Social Media Writer website Twitter Philippa: @PhilippaWrites Lorrie: @ThatWordyBird Facebook: Lorrie on Facebook Philippa's main freelance writing Facebook page Philippa's Social Media Writer Facebook page LinkedIn: Lorrie Hartshorn Philippa Willitts Google+ Philippa Willitts Lorrie Hartshorn Pinterest Philippa Willitts Birdsong Courtesy of http://www.freesound.org and freesfx.co.uk, thanks to: Justkiddink, Dobroide, Acclivity, Percy-duke, Ingsey101, 3bagbrew, Inchadney, Sean Townsend, Soundbytez, Urupin, reinsamba, 28-yuen-po, Tomlija, cakeje, gr8sfx, Bansemer, hutsvoid and Corsica_S, Jaturo. For artwork snippets, thanks goes to James Nash and Amir Rowaichi, for also Creative Commons Licensing their bird illustrations. Pippa’s good at putting things together, but can’t draw. NB Some of the above links are affiliate links, which means if you buy after clicking on them it will help to fund the podcast.