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Why You Should Never Ask A Freelance Copywriter “What’s Your Day Rate?”

Caroline Gibson

It’s important first to discuss the exact scope of the project and take a number of factors into account in order to give an estimate. You can’t compare apples with apples It’s not just the variables that affect what a freelance copywriter may charge: it also depends on their experience and expertise.

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How to Find Copywriting Clients for Beginners

Elna Cain

A popular question I get from new freelancers and copywriters is: “How do you find copywriting clients?” I mean, getting freelance copywriting clients isn’t complicated…but if you are a brand new copywriter or freelancer, this can be a major roadblock, stopping you from ever trying.

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What is Copywriting? A Modern Definition and How-To Guide

Make a Living Writing

Understanding that all business writing is copy is key to earning more, as a freelance copywriter. On the other side of the fence from copy is editorial—articles you write for digital and physical newspapers and magazines. Let me break out the two different types of copywriting for you, so you know the difference.

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10 Questions to Include in a Copywriting Client Questionnaire

Freelance Writing Jobs

A questionnaire can help the copywriter figure out what the client needs. That way, you don’t have to worry about copy that doesn’t match the project requirements or doesn’t say what it needs to. 10 Essential Questions Copywriters Must Ask Clients. Do you have editorial or content guidelines?

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10 Questions to Include in a Copywriting Client Questionnaire

Freelance Writing Jobs

A questionnaire can help the copywriter figure out what the client needs. That way, you don’t have to worry about copy that doesn’t match the project requirements or doesn’t say what it needs to. 10 Essential Questions Copywriters Must Ask Clients. Do you have editorial or content guidelines?

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37 Beginner-Friendly Ways to Find Freelance Writing Jobs (2023)

Smart Blogger

writing (freelance copywriter, staff writer, short stories, article writer, non-fiction writer, creative writer, grant writer, medical writer, healthcare report writer, real estate writer, personal finance writer, creative content writer, script writer for podcasts, etc.), How much does a freelance writer make per hour?

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How to Set Your Copywriting Fees and Earn What You’re Worth

Men With Pens

One was a conversation with James, who commented on one of my blogs that many copywriters aren’t good with numbers. Another discussion was with an associate who said he saw freelance projects on Elance with bids of $50 for sales letters and $5 for blog posts. Charge hourly for long or uncertain projects.