Writing Coach Podcast 134: What to charge

WCP134 What to charge

The question of what to charge comes up not just amongst newish freelancers, but frequently amongst mid-career and veterans as well. In reality, nobody else can tell you what your rates should be. Today we’re looking at three components so that you can feel more clear and confident in deciding what to charge: 1.

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The question of what to charge comes up not just amongst newish freelancers, but frequently amongst mid-career and veterans as well. In reality, nobody else can tell you what your rates should be.

Today we’re looking at three components so that you can feel more clear and confident in deciding what to charge:

1. Research

2. Do the math

3. Money mindset

MENTIONED ON THIS EPISODE

WCP 1: What’s your problem?
WCP 2: Thinking thoughts and feeling feels

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