Tips for pricing writing and editing projects on milestones, not by the hour

Tips for pricing writing and editing projects on milestones, not by the hour

My freelance pricing strategy maximizes two competing priorities: the chance I will get paid properly for my work, and the likelihood that the client will be happy. That means pricing and billing on milestones, not by the hour. So let’s go over the best way to make that work. Why I price on milestones The…

How to price and bill for writing and editing projects

How to price and bill for writing and editing projects

After eight years as a freelance writer and editor, I’ve figured out what works and doesn’t work for my business — and for clients. This post includes everything I’ve learned about pricing and billing. One principle drives everything you are about to read: all freelance arrangements should create value for the client and be rewarding…