Ten pricing mistakes new creators make

1. Forgetting editing and changes. Count them in the hours.
2. Giving usage rights free. Price the extra use.
3. Copying someone's rate. Their costs are not yours.
4. No advance. Ask for part before starting.
5. No written terms. Put the scope in an email at least.
6. Unlimited changes. Limit the rounds.
7. Agreeing to exclusivity without pay. Price it.
8. Saying yes to everything. Know your floor.
9. Hiding that a post is paid. Always label it.
10. Never raising the price. Review every few months.

Which to fix first

If you can fix only one thing this week, start with written terms and an advance. They protect you against the biggest losses: unpaid work and unclear scope. After that, fix the hours you count, then the add-ons, then your hourly value. Each fix is small and each makes the next job easier to price.

Fix them one at a time, starting with the calculator and the method.

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