Comments on: More than One Way to Make Freelancing Pay http://michellerafter.com/2008/01/21/more-than-one-way-to-make-freelancing-pay/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed Freelancing in the Digital Age Tue, 22 May 2012 22:45:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Michelle Rafter http://michellerafter.com/2008/01/21/more-than-one-way-to-make-freelancing-pay/comment-page-1/#comment-34 Michelle Rafter Fri, 06 Jun 2008 23:48:25 +0000 http://michellerafter.wordpress.com/2008/01/21/more-than-one-way-to-make-freelancing-pay/#comment-34 $4 a word sounds pretty amazing given the present economy and the state of the publishing business, doesn't it? I continue to fine tune how I make my work pay. My latest effort: cutting down on distractions so I use my work time more efficiently and therefore end up billing at a higher hourly rate. Thanks for stopping by! Michelle Rafter $4 a word sounds pretty amazing given the present economy and the state of the publishing business, doesn’t it?

I continue to fine tune how I make my work pay. My latest effort: cutting down on distractions so I use my work time more efficiently and therefore end up billing at a higher hourly rate.

Thanks for stopping by!

Michelle Rafter

]]> By: Claudine Jalajas http://michellerafter.com/2008/01/21/more-than-one-way-to-make-freelancing-pay/comment-page-1/#comment-33 Claudine Jalajas Fri, 06 Jun 2008 23:43:48 +0000 http://michellerafter.wordpress.com/2008/01/21/more-than-one-way-to-make-freelancing-pay/#comment-33 I never watch SIC but I remember watching ONE episode and it was the one where she was earning $4/word. My husband said, "wow.. is that good?" I said, "So good I'm not sure it's true." I like your philosophy on calculating rates and work. I am the same.. Best, Claudine I never watch SIC but I remember watching ONE episode and it was the one where she was earning $4/word. My husband said, “wow.. is that good?” I said, “So good I’m not sure it’s true.” I like your philosophy on calculating rates and work. I am the same..

Best, Claudine

]]> By: Jane Boursaw: mild-mannered freelancer turned entertainment writer maven « WordCount/by Michelle Vranizan Rafter http://michellerafter.com/2008/01/21/more-than-one-way-to-make-freelancing-pay/comment-page-1/#comment-32 Jane Boursaw: mild-mannered freelancer turned entertainment writer maven « WordCount/by Michelle Vranizan Rafter Thu, 22 May 2008 15:59:55 +0000 http://michellerafter.wordpress.com/2008/01/21/more-than-one-way-to-make-freelancing-pay/#comment-32 [...] thing novice freelancers hear a lot is how important it is to find a niche or establish a beat. Boursaw is an excellent example of someone who’s done that - and then [...] [...] thing novice freelancers hear a lot is how important it is to find a niche or establish a beat. Boursaw is an excellent example of someone who’s done that – and then [...]

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