This week we're talking copywriting fees, what to charge, when to charge and how to charge. We'll explain how we charge our clients, how we put together our estimates, how we use deposits to ensure cash flow and why we're not big fans of charging by the word.

Tune in to learn:

• How to work out your hourly rate
• Different ways to charge for your copywriting work
• How to use retainer agreements
• Our quoting formula
• Why getting a deposit is so important
• How to chase up later payers

Useful links

• Copywriting rates: How much should I charge
• How to quote for copywriting: My experience is your shortcut!
• Recommend rates for Australia Copywriters
• Copywriter rate card
• Suggest rates for hiring copywriters (UK)
• Hourly rate calculator

This week we chat with Valerie Khoo.

Valerie is a well-known Australian author, founder and National Director of the Australian Writer’s Centre, journalist, keynote speaker and host of not one but two podcasts (So you want to be a writer, with Allison Tate and So you want to be a photographer, with Gina Milica).

Tune in to learn:

• When Valerie began to consider writing a viable career choice
• What let her to create the Australian Writer's Centre
• Valerie's advice on dealing with failure
• Valerie's big tips to new (and seasoned) copywriters

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Find Valerie at:

• Valerie Khoo’s website
• Australian Writer’s Centre
• Valerie on Facebook
• Valerie on Google Plus
• Valerie on LinkedIn
• Valerie on Twitter
• Valerie on Facebook
• Valerie on Instagram