Product Description

This book presents techniques to ensure fair freelance fees. Because it is strategy based, it will never go out of date. It is useful both for freelancers starting out and those who have been in business for years.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #724615 in Books
• Published on: 2000-01-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 184 pages

Review
Answers to the questions most asked...not a simple listing of fees, but strategies for arriving at your own pricing -- Freelance Writer's Report, October 2000

At last! A book on pricing strategies for people like us!...a no-nonsense, very practical approach -- Janet Perlman, Key Words, March-April 2001

From the Back Cover
"What to Charge is the consummate guide to all your pricing questions. Laurie Lewis provides an in-depth discussion of pricing strategies, tracking methods, establishing fees, analyzing projects, and developing contracts and agreements for professional freelancers and consultants. Her practical approach to the subject means you'll find yourself in many of the scenarios and examples presented throughout the book. Read this book with a pencil in one hand, because you will want to immediately use the formulas, suggestions, and pricing rules it contains. I'm certain you'll agree this will be one of the most practical books you'll ever purchase."--Elaine Biech, president and CEO, ebb associates inc and author of The Business of Consulting

"No freelancer should be without the sound advice on pricing strategies found in this invaluable book. Clearly written and based on real-life examples, What to Charge gives you the practical business advice you need for freelance success."--Sheila Buff, freelance medical writer and co-executive director, Editorial Freelancers Association

"I wish Laurie Lewis had written What to Charge twenty years ago! If I had known the principles she teaches when I started my freelance writing and photography career way back then, I'd have achieved my present success much more quickly."--Glenn Randall, freelance writer and photographer.

"Laurie Lewis has done a great job in presenting her ideas and strategies in a sensible, comprehensive, and easy-to-follow manner. As an experienced consultant, I thought I finally had my pricing methods honed to perfection, but her book gave me many new insights."--Larry Schloff, computer consultant

About the Author
Laurie Lewis has had a successful freelance medical writing and editing business since 1985. A native of Chicago, she held several staff positions in the Midwest before moving to New York City and launching her own business. She has traveled from coast to coast as a consulting instructor. She is an active member of the Editorial Freelancers Association and the American Medical Writers Association.

Customer Reviews

Answers THE question freelancers struggle with ...
Deciding what to charge is a basic issue freelancers struggle with constantly. As a soon-to-be freelance editor and proofreader, I found this book immensely useful AND inspiring. On a practical level, it offers a truly rational approach to setting consulting fees--no matter what field you're in. Second, and most importantly, it teaches you not to undervalue yourself and, consequently, your services.Any freelance consultant, even the most experienced, will find much of value in this book!

What to Charge -- the most practical book you'll read
The blurb on the back of the book is right! What to Charge is one of the most practical books you'll ever read. It provides a wealth of concrete information for freelancers and consultants on how to negotiate a fair price for themselves -- and for their clients. Based on the information in the book, I accepted my first freelance writing job on a per word instead of per hour payment basis -- and ended up making three times an hour what I would have! I did not have to negotiate these rates, I simply chose the more profitable of two options offered me by the company based on information from the book about how to estimate the price of a job. It's essential reading for new and experienced freelancers.

HAVE TO HAVE - GREAT REFERENCE!!
As a small businessperson within the areas of Office, Business, Consulting, & Editorial Services, I found this book to be extremely helpful. I recommend all VAs, home secretaries, et al. have this book for reference! Easy read and must have info!