Fixed Price or Hourly Rate: Which One Should You Choose?

Written By: Anukriti Parsai

There are mainly two types of payments for any freelancing job: fixed price or hourly payment. For freelancers one of the most crucial questions is how much and how to charge for a job? How does one fix the rate for his/her work? These are questions which are never easy to answer because there are no general rules, which can be listed on this topic.

Long-Term Clients: Here's How To Make Them Stay!

Written By: Trina Moitra

You can take this post as a continuation of the last one I put up. In it I had stressed the importance of long term clients if you are to crack the 1 million ceiling in the first year. In this post I will elucidate how you can actually build up your long term clients profile in a few quick and actionable steps.

Let’s start out by identifying who is a long term client. Well in short he or she is the benign fairy Godmother who keeps coming back to you whenever you need some easy cash! If you and your client have been collaborating together on one or a number of projects over a minimum duration of 6 months…..you have yourself a long term client.

The "4 Ds" of Freelance Writing Success: Do You Have It In You?

Written By: Annapurna Sharma

Freelancing is indeed a lucrative job with flexi timings as well as being ‘one’s own boss’. I ventured into this market way back in the early 2000’s. Assuming it to be a cake walk, I thought of making an extra buck, apart from my regular job. Candidly, weighed down with professional and family encumbrances, I couldn’t make a mark for myself. In 2008 I was able to write for a health magazine. Now again I am at it with great interest and jubilation.

Setting an Hourly Rate: What Are The Pros and Cons?

Written By: Rajan Arora

The swiftly changing times have fashioned a vicious circle of infinite evolution in the market dynamics of any industry in the world economies today. Freelance writing is no exception to this phenomenon and in this era of fierce competition, you will come across many writers who are just as talented as you are. The basic rule of ‘demand & supply’ plays an imperative role here because a steep upsurge in the demand of freelance writers over the past few years has been complemented with an equal rise in the supply of the same. This demand has grown more due to the vast spreading trend of online writing assignments.

How To Make a Million in Your First Year As A Freelance Writer

Written By: Trina Moitra

The magic is in the money. Yes, that is what they say. First up I would like at all freelancers out there to literally harken to this post. You are winging it solo and creating magic out of the mundane. So own it, work it and live it! Stop calling yourself a “service provider”! You are the bold beautiful entrepreneurs of the beckoning, alluring future!

What To Do When Work Is Scarce?

Every once in a while, there comes a time in a freelancer’s life when work is elusive and assignments taper down to a trickle. You suddenly find yourself battling the usual freelancing-associated insecurities and just can’t figure out what to do with all the free time. Well, for one, don’t waste it on Facebook or on checking your inbox every few seconds hoping for a lead to pop up. Instead, take it as a blessing and do everything you have been meaning to do but haven’t gotten around to doing it. If I were you, I would take all the measures that I possibly can to grow my freelancing business.

The Freelance Life: What I Love About Being A Freelance Writer

Written By: Trina Moitra

Many people in India still raise an eyebrow when I say “I am a freelancer”. For these respectable figures (albeit with a generation gap) freelancer=lazy bum who couldn’t crack into any reputable organization. They smirk at me and ask me “What did you do for your graduation?” When I answer “I was top 3 in my class at a reputed Engineering Institute and had joining offers from a number of big names!” the silly condescending smile disappears. But wait there’s more…..when they hear that I am a part of a $760 million strong US Company and their only representative in India, the scope and implications of the entire shebang becomes glaringly obvious.

10 Basics of Freelance Writing Every Writer Should Know

Written By: Kavitha Rao

Aspiring writers have often asked me how to be a freelance journalist, so here's everything I have learnt over the years, as brief as I can make it. Freelance writing is a science; it's not as simple as sending out ideas and hoping the ed will go for it.

5 Tips To Build An Awesome Writer's Website

Written By: Tina Thakrar

Building a writer website is a somewhat like creating a resume because it stands as a reflection of yourself and your professional skills. Unlike a personal meeting, people will judge your ability on the basis of what they see on your website. In such an instance, creating and maintaining a good website is crucial. Here are some important pointers to bear in mind when building your own writer website.

How To Attract Better-Paying Clients: Secrets To Freelancing Success

Written By: Aaron Tokelove

Freelance writing can be tough business for those who are just earning enough to survive. It is crucial to pick up some higher paying clients in order to live above the breadline. The problem is that these jobs are harder for new writers to come by unless they are proactive and able to promote their services to the right kind of people. If freelancers hope to pick up higher-paying work, they need to get on the radar of the type of client who is willing to pay for quality. There are a number of measures that writers can take to get noticed, and the best of these methods will be discussed here.