Serious Freelance Writers are Running a Business
I dont know about you, but I sometimes have trouble thinking of my freelance writing as a business. I get caught in the creativity and, if not careful, can lose track of the details of my writing as a business. One of the most important and, for me, least interesting, details is tracking billable hours and expenses. I often solve this by charging a flat fee, but thats not always the best way to make sure Im earning a good living in my chosen field. And even when I charge a flat fee, I do my self a real disservice if I dont keep track of my expenses.
Fortunately, keeping track doesnt have to be complex. I list several ways in my article, Tracking Billable Hours and Expenses. I actually use two methods a notebook and then, eventually, I transfer the financial info to QuickBooks. Between the two, I can bill clients when necessary and know what Im billing them for, and track the expenses I can deduct from my income tax.
Treat your freelance writing like a business it will pay you back well for the effort.
Write well and often,
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