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How a Freelance Writer Raised Rates by Charging Per Word
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore a fresh angle on raising freelance rates: moving from flat project fees to per-word pricing. They dive into the story of a technical writer who boosted her income by 30 percent after switching to a per-word model, and discuss the psychology, math, and client communication behind it. Lucas breaks down how per-word pricing creates transparency, aligns incentives, and rewards efficiency, while Luna challenges the approach, pointing out risks like client sticker shock and scope creep. They also share practical tips for testing the model, setting a baseline…
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