Top tips for freelance writers

Rates, rights and reaching a deal

Are you unsure what the going rate is for writers? For free information on rates click here to download an excel spreadsheet showing who pays what. Please tell us if you spot anything that needs updating (thanks).

Negotiation

Negotiation is not a mystery. It’s a skill that can be learned. For some basics on the art of the deal from the NZ Writers Guild, click here.

What should you be negotiating for as a contractor? This free guide from the NZ Writers Guild will tell you the minimum terms employees are entitled to. We suggest you use it as a check list when negotiating. Also you can use the free model freelance writers’ contract available below as a guide.

You might also consider checking what you’ve been offered with an adviser  at Jones Fee, your own lawyer, a community law office or, for members of the NZ Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union (EPMU), with general counsel Tony Wilton.

Know what to charge

Download this free interactive PDF. Enter in your monthly outgoings and work out what you need to charge clients. Click HERE

Legal advice for freelancers

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Advice for small business

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