Comments on: Freelance Writing Week II: Should Freelance Writers Ever Write for Free?

By: Yvonne, My Halal Kitchen

Yvonne, My Halal Kitchen — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 02:43:37 +0000

Michelle, I loved this post- it's perfect timing in my life b/c I was just told on Saturday that if I wrote for a particular magazine, to consider it a gift for helping to launch their premiere issue and in return I would get a lot of great exposure. This just didn't sit well with me- how can a freelance writer take him/herself seriously if there is always the sense of self-sacrifice for 'exposure'. One question I'd like to pose if you haven't addressed it already in your postings-- what about bloggers? I know I'm not getting paid for my writing or recipes, is there some naivety about putting all of it out there for free? Thanks for all this great info! Yvonne, My Halal Kitchen’s last blog post..Free Scoop of Ice Cream at Ben & Jerry’s April 21…and other Ice Cream Options That's a good question about recipes...there's nothing stopping you from gathering them up and making a book, though, so there's always that avenue to explore if you're interested. That said, I wouldn't post many of my own recipes at someone else's money-making site for free....

By: Anali

Anali — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:43:14 +0000

I went on a little rant about this on my blog a while back. Great topic and I’m enjoying Part 2 of your Freelance Writing Week!

Thanks Anali!

By: Cherrye at My Bella Vita

Cherrye at My Bella Vita — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:34:48 +0000

Sore spot. Sore spot. Ouch! No, good advice and I agree with your reasons on "when" you should. I'm personally offended at people/websites who make money from ad sales, etc and who ask me to write for free. I don't get it ... Cherrye at My Bella Vita’s last blog post..Travel Tip Tuesday: 25 Tips for Traveling in Italy Ooh I hear you there....

By: joanne at frutto della passione

joanne at frutto della passione — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:56:14 +0000

Well, so far I’ve found this whole series really informative and I’m looking forward to more, although I have to admit I have always looked at freelance writing (for me) as the little something extra I do on the side, but then again that’s what I used to say about translating and now look at me!!

joanne at frutto della passione’s last blog post..Forte e gentile, tu sei abruzzese

So happy to hear you’re enjoying the series, Joanne! I think it’s important especially for those who do freelancing as a side thing to remember that they should be compensated appropriately…it’s still your valuable time and energy you’re using, after all

By: nyc/caribbean ragazza

nyc/caribbean ragazza — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:42:43 +0000

very interesting. I can see how one can be taken advantage of if they are not careful. nyc/caribbean ragazza’s last blog post..Maybe I'm a Zitella (Spinster) I think beginning freelancers are definitely at risk...it's *so* hard not to accept any job that comes along when you're just starting out. I remember it well!

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By: Gil

Gil — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 06:51:22 +0000

I hope that all of the work that you are putting in on this series earns you more than a few € cents!

Erm, let’s just say thank goodness I believe in karma