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Step 5 of 8 · Freelance Writing Launchpad

Quote the job, not the word

Quote the job, not the word — step 5 of 8 in Freelance Writing Launchpad. Estimate hours × a target rate (aim toward $50–$100/hr even if you start a bit under while you collect proof).

A number on the page. Not 'what do you think is fair?'
A number on the page. Not 'what do you think is fair?'

Free make money online tip: Quote the job, not the word (step 5 of 8 from "Freelance Writing Launchpad").

Estimate hours × a target rate (aim toward $50–$100/hr even if you start a bit under while you collect proof). Then quote a project: 'Onboarding sequence, 5 emails, two rounds of revisions, $750.'

List what is not included (strategy calls, extra landing pages). Scope creep is how beginners work for $8/hour without noticing.

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