I didn't find another thread about this, so I'm asking here.
I'm seeing all this stuff about "don't work for less than what you're worth". My question is, how do we know what we're worth? Is it based on the rates you've worked for before? I've taken what was offered in the hopes of getting established, but I'm told the rates were low and, frankly, I need more. Should your rate vary based on genre (nonfiction articles vs. blog posts, etc)? Does volunteer writing (personal blog, etc) count as "experience"?
I want to get into writing for magazines or newspapers, something with wider readership. I enjoy writing for AllWomenStalk.com, but I'd like to make more.
Thanks, everyone.
I'm seeing all this stuff about "don't work for less than what you're worth". My question is, how do we know what we're worth? Is it based on the rates you've worked for before? I've taken what was offered in the hopes of getting established, but I'm told the rates were low and, frankly, I need more. Should your rate vary based on genre (nonfiction articles vs. blog posts, etc)? Does volunteer writing (personal blog, etc) count as "experience"?
I want to get into writing for magazines or newspapers, something with wider readership. I enjoy writing for AllWomenStalk.com, but I'd like to make more.
Thanks, everyone.