Finances and Money Management Tips for the Freelance Writer

Freelance writers need to keep immaculate records- and not just for the tax man! This is an example of the kinds of information you can glean from a sample freelance writer's business records.

How to create a budget for freelancers.

Is there money in freelance writing? Can you earn a decent amount of money as a freelance writer? It is possible!

Can you make good money freelance writing? I've discussed this in the attached article, but I'd like to hear YOUR opinion. Help new freelance writers get their questioned hours about freelance writing money.

Make Money Freelance Writing - "Secrets" to Making More Money as a Writer: There is a short set of principles that I always follow in my freelance writing work that are aimed at watching my financial bottom line and making sure that my work functions in such a way that I am meeting my financial obligations and taking care of my family. Here is...

The following list contains dozens of example freelance writing and editing rates.

Freelance writing jobs have interesting timelines- sometimes long ones, sometimes short ones. How long is it between getting a writing job and being paid for it?

Once you've secured clients or completed projects, it's time to get paid. How do freelance writers get paid?

Bookeeping and accounting basics for writers is introduced through Brigitte Thompson's book "Bookkeeping Basics for Freelance Writers." A review of the book for writers.

A look at freelance taxes by the numbers. What is a Schedule C? Why am I getting these 1099s?

Attached to this page is a list of dozens of average freelance writing rates, including technical writing, magazine writing and other types of freelance writing. What do YOU charge? Contribute to the conversation here.

Freelance writing rates - Why you should always have a minimum freelance writing rate, and how to set it.

The attached article describes how I set my freelance writing rates. But what have I missed? Is there a process or formula you use to set your rates?

There are several different types of rates for freelance writers; you could be paid by retainer, by hour, by page, by word or by project.

Health Insurance for Freelancers - New Options for Freelance Health Insurance. Some additional possibilities and resources are discussed for freelance writers and other independent contractors who need health insurance.

Ready to take your freelance writing on to the next level? Start a freelance writing business! How to turn your freelance writing into a bona fide freelance writing business.

Freelance writing is a viable way to make extra (or even full time) income. Here's an introduction to freelancing for cash.

Set your writing rates with this easy step by step article.

Once you complete your writing assignment, you'll often need to provide a printed invoice to your employer. Be sure to include the basic elements of an invoice, listed here.

For a freelance writer, the invoice is the final step in the project. Here are some considerations in generating your freelance writer invoice.

The nature of freelance writing payments is one of the hardest parts of a freelance writing career. Payments can be very intermittent- which is hard on your finances! Here are some strategies to deal with this.

Make sure you are paid for your writing project. Follow these steps for slow payment on a writing contract.

Writing expenses- what can you write off? Do you have to be a business to write something off? Freelance writers have to pay taxes, too, so you may as well write off what you can!

A sample proposal for a freelance writer

Tips on how a freelance writer can properly prepare for taxes.

As your new freelance endeavor grows, you're going to have expenses and income. You need to keep track of the flow in and the flow out, not only to guage your progress, but also to account to Uncle Sam. Here's some hints for setting up a system from About's Small Business Guide.

The home office deduction can significantly reduce your tax burden. Should you take it? Are the risks worth it?

There are health insurance coverage options and choices for freelance writers and other independent contractors- it's just a matter of research!

Independent health insurance for freelance writers, consultants, and other independent workers is discussed. Writers can find out where to buy health insurance, how much health insurance costs, and how to get health insurance.

A recent update on health insurance for freelance writers which takes into account recent laws and health care changes.

Freelance taxes and hints on taxes for freelancers. If a client doesn't pay, can you write it off your taxes?

As a freelancer, you may essentially operate as a small business. So does that mean you can deduct that writer's conference or new printer? Check out this article on tax deductions to view all the rules and policies.