Writing Coach Podcast 203 Archives XX: The $10k email

WCP203 Archives XX: The $10k email

Knowing how to negotiate can be the difference between earning a part- or full-time income as a freelance writer. I don’t want you to break into your dream publication only to have them pay you less than what they pay writers who know to ask for more. Asking for (and receiving!)

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Knowing how to negotiate can be the difference between earning a part- or full-time income as a freelance writer. I don’t want you to break into your dream publication only to have them pay you less than what they pay writers who know to ask for more.

Asking for (and receiving!) more money on your first assignment with a new client literally pays off in two ways. First is the initial boost to your cash flow with the piece you’ve just successfully negotiated. 

It also establishes a better rate for your subsequent work too. This where you’ll really see the sustainable payoff when you review your earnings for the year or longer with ongoing clients.

In today’s episode, I share with you the details of an example that worked particularly well: a single email resulted in more than $10k on top of the client’s original offer.

Listen in to uplevel your approach to negotiations.

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