Why You Need to Start Charging More as a Freelancer
I am a very frugal person by nature.
I rarely buy new items if I can find a better deal second-hand. Without realizing it, I took that mentality into my writing business.
As a new freelance writer, I struggled to try to find the right freelance writing rate for me. I was happy getting $.10/word but, realized that other freelancers were charging a lot more for the same type of content.
I knew that I could charge a lot more if I wanted this to work.
The Surprising Benefits of Charging More
I raised my freelance writing prices by gaining new clients. The new clients and brands that wanted to work with me were not turned off by my rate of $300–500 an article. This allowed me to start making $150 an hour on average.
As I picked up more clients, I was able to say goodbye to lower-paying clients without animosity. This, in turn, led me to earn more while working less.
I had ad hoc clients and was able to pick and choose my clients and earn my worth as a writer.
This gave me more time to pursue my passions like my other blog, Twins Mommy.
