This month’s business-intensive slew of articles has come to one of the most fraught topics in freelancing: pricing. To get new and established editors a broad perspective on the issue, I surveyed Utah Freelance Editors about their pricing practices.
This survey received 27 responses but has much more divided results than the ones about finding work and nurturing client relationships. There are many viable strategies for pricing, and most independent editors adjust their strategies over time. This article outlines some of the most common strategies and some of the reasons why you might choose them. It also provides some tips on how to choose your pricing.
This article will not tell you what you should charge as an editor. There are too many factors, and I wouldn’t want to rob you of the (terrifying and anxiety-inducing) joy of determining your own destiny. That’s part of the fun of freelancing!
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